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Indianapolis-based Butler University is home to an illustrious recording studies program that has been rapidly growing since 2003. The school's collegiate mixing studio got a recent upgrade when they installed an API 1608 console, Avid S3 & Pro Tools Dock, Ocean Way Audio HR3.5 studio monitors and a custom desk from Sound Construction.
AVID PRO TOOLS | S3 CONTROL SURFACE
UNIVERSAL AUDIO LA-2A ELECTRO-OPTICAL CLASSIC COMPRESSOR
API 2500+ STEREO BUS COMPRESSOR
API 1608-II 16-CHANNEL RECORDING AND MIXING CONSOLE
FOCAL SHAPE 50 COMPACT POWERED STUDIO MONITOR - SINGLE
SSL 500 SERIES STEREO BUS COMPRESSOR MODULE
MILLENNIA HV-3D-8 MICROPHONE PREAMPLIFIER
AVID PRO TOOLS | DOCK
UNIVERSAL AUDIO 1176 LN CLASSIC LIMITING AMPLIFIER
Want to learn more about the studio at Butler University? Read our interview with BU Technical Services Coordinator Mark Harris to go inside the install and find out why they opted for an API 1608 console.
In order to teach the concepts of the recording world, Bill Crabtree and the team at Middle Tennessee State University have worked together with Vintage King Audio Consultant Chris Bolitho to select gear for their numerous college recording studios on campus. Some of the amazing items in these studios include Solid State Logic AWS 924 consoles, Empirical Labs Distressors, and API mic pres and outboard gear.
API 550B 500 SERIES EQUALIZER
TUBE-TECH CL 2A DUAL-CHANNEL TUBE COMPRESSOR
SSL AWS 924 DELTA 24-CHANNEL/8-BUS ANALOG CONSOLE
BRICASTI DESIGN M7 STEREO REVERB PROCESSOR
AVID S6 M40 CONTROL SURFACE
EMPIRICAL LABS DISTRESSOR EL8 COMPRESSOR/LIMITER
API 2500+ STEREO BUS COMPRESSOR
UNIVERSAL AUDIO 1176 LN CLASSIC LIMITING AMPLIFIER
API 525 500 SERIES COMPRESSOR
Want to take a tour of Middle Tennessee State University's studios? In our recent Inside Look, Bill Crabtree takes us around the campus and talks about the transformation of the mix room in Studio C.
The Women's Audio Mission was founded by Terri Winston over 15 years ago to educate female-identifying individuals on the art of recording and mixing. In the time since starting up, Winston and her team have built out a world-class facility in the heart of San Francisco with an Audient ASP8024 console, Barefoot Sound MicroMain27s, and so much more.
SENNHEISER MD 421 II CARDIOID DYNAMIC MICROPHONE
SHURE SM57 CARDIOID DYNAMIC INSTRUMENT MICROPHONE
MAKE NOISE BLACK AND GOLD SHARED SYSTEM PLUS
BAREFOOT SOUND MICROMAIN27 GEN2 3.5-WAY ACTIVE STUDIO MONITOR - PAIR
AUDIENT ASP8024 HERITAGE EDITION 24 CH INLINE CONSOLE
API 550A
EARTHQUAKER DEVICES AFTERNEATH V3
AVEDIS AUDIO ELECTRONICS E27 500 SERIES EQUALIZER
UNIVERSAL AUDIO 1176 LN CLASSIC LIMITING AMPLIFIER
GRACE DESIGN M101 SINGLE CHANNEL PREAMP/DI
Want to learn more about Women's Audio Mission? Watch our Inside Look mini-documentary to meet Terri Winston and the staff at WAM and take a tour of their recording facilities.
Vintage King is your resource for learning the ins and outs of the recording studio and beyond. Check out our Buyer’s Guides, how-tos and other educational tools to learn about music gear for colleges and how to use it during your next session.
Vintage King has carefully curated a selection of our best blogs that cover life in the audio industry. Meet the designers, creators and studios who make the recording world go round and find out how they are getting the job done.
There are tools for every trade and learning what they are is an important step toward improving your craft. Vintage King has selected the Essential Gear below to give you an idea of what microphones, audio interfaces, outboard gear, and monitors other creators are using to get the job done right.
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1. Universal Audio Apollo Twin X QUAD Interface
The Universal Audio Apollo Twin X is a state-of-the-art Thunderbolt 3 audio interface with two pristine-sounding Unison-enabled preamps, elite-class A/D and D/A conversion, and QUAD Core signal processing
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2. Antelope Audio Zen Tour Synergy Core Interface
Antelope Audio has created a more powerful version of the Zen Tour desktop Thunderbolt/USB audio recording interface with 4x DSP plus 2x FPGA Synergy Core low-latency effects and audio engine processors and improved AD/DA conversion
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3. Avid MTRX Studio Pro Interface
The Avid Pro Tools MTRX Studio is a powerful, all-in-one I/O, monitoring, and routing solution for Pro Tools systems that lets you connect all of your gear easily
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4. Apogee Symphony I/O MKII Interface 16 x 16
Designed for professional studios running Logic Pro X or any other native based DAW, this system offers your choice of 4 different base I/O configurations with the option to expand up to 32×32 simultaneous channels per unit
1. Universal Audio Apollo Twin X QUAD Interface
The Universal Audio Apollo Twin X is a state-of-the-art Thunderbolt 3 audio interface with two pristine-sounding Unison-enabled preamps, elite-class A/D and D/A conversion, and QUAD Core signal processing
2. Antelope Audio Zen Tour Synergy Core Interface
Antelope Audio has created a more powerful version of the Zen Tour desktop Thunderbolt/USB audio recording interface with 4x DSP plus 2x FPGA Synergy Core low-latency effects and audio engine processors and improved AD/DA conversion
3. Avid MTRX Studio Pro Interface
The Avid Pro Tools MTRX Studio is a powerful, all-in-one I/O, monitoring, and routing solution for Pro Tools systems that lets you connect all of your gear easily
4. Apogee Symphony I/O MKII Interface 16 x 16
Designed for professional studios running Logic Pro X or any other native based DAW, this system offers your choice of 4 different base I/O configurations with the option to expand up to 32×32 simultaneous channels per unit
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1. API 1608 MKII Recording Console
The 1608-II is a fully analog board that merges a wealth of modern features with the rich history of API console design in the classic 1604 model. All analog, all day long
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2. Rupert Neve Designs 5088 Recording Console
The 5088 is a culmination of Mr. Rupert Neve’s vast analog circuitry knowledge. The console features custom transformers on every input and output for a beautiful warm sound
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3. Avid S6 Control Surface
The Avid S6 is the world's first customizable work surface with a modular design that not only allows the user to configure it exactly as needed, but also to expand and grow as their needs change
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4. Yamaha Nuage Control Surface
The Yamaha Nuage control surface brings together the world of DAWs, controllers, and interfaces to give engineers working in post production everything they need to deliver quality projects on time
1. API 1608 MKII Recording Console
The 1608-II is a fully analog board that merges a wealth of modern features with the rich history of API console design in the classic 1604 model. All analog, all day long
2. Rupert Neve Designs 5088 Recording Console
The 5088 is a culmination of Mr. Rupert Neve’s vast analog circuitry knowledge. The console features custom transformers on every input and output for a beautiful warm sound
3. Avid S6 Control Surface
The Avid S6 is the world's first customizable work surface with a modular design that not only allows the user to configure it exactly as needed, but also to expand and grow as their needs change
4. Yamaha Nuage Control Surface
The Yamaha Nuage control surface brings together the world of DAWs, controllers, and interfaces to give engineers working in post production everything they need to deliver quality projects on time
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1. Neve 1073LB Mic Pre/EQ
A 100% discrete 500 Series mic preamp built to the same exacting specs of the original 1073, one of the most famous pieces of recording gear ever
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2. Tube-Tech CL 1B Compressor
An iconic optical tube compressor with smooth, transparent compression with an intuitive interface making it easy to dial in perfect sound
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3. Empirical Labs Distressor EL8 Compressor
Capable of emulating classic vintage designs like the 1176 and the LA-2A, this digitally controlled compressor is a modern studio workhorse
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4. Universal Audio 1176 Compressor
The Universal Audio 1176LN Classic Limiting Amplifier is a modern reproduction, yet every effort was made to remain faithful to UA founder Bill Putnam Sr.’s visionary design and intentions
1. Neve 1073LB Mic Pre/EQ
A 100% discrete 500 Series mic preamp built to the same exacting specs of the original 1073, one of the most famous pieces of recording gear ever
2. Tube-Tech CL 1B Compressor
An iconic optical tube compressor with smooth, transparent compression with an intuitive interface making it easy to dial in perfect sound
3. Empirical Labs Distressor EL8 Compressor
Capable of emulating classic vintage designs like the 1176 and the LA-2A, this digitally controlled compressor is a modern studio workhorse
4. Universal Audio 1176 Compressor
The Universal Audio 1176LN Classic Limiting Amplifier is a modern reproduction, yet every effort was made to remain faithful to UA founder Bill Putnam Sr.’s visionary design and intentions
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1. Flea 47 Microphone With F7 Capsule
The FLEA 47 is designed to be a superb replica of the U47. It is equipped with an F7 capsule (the brand's replica of the M7 capsule), in addition to a replica of BV8 transformer and Telefunken EF12 tube
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2. Royer Labs R-122 Microphone
The Royer Labs R-122 MKII is an updated version of the world's first phantom powered, active ribbon microphone that offers greater output than standard, non-powered ribbons
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3. Sennheiser MD 421 II Microphone
Studio and stage dynamic microphone with large-diaphragm, directional cardioid response and the ability to handle high sound pressure levels
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4. Coles 4038 Microphone
The 4038 is a proven performer, and is in use around the world by broadcasting networks such as the BBC as well as top engineers and studios on hit recordings
1. Flea 47 Microphone With F7 Capsule
The FLEA 47 is designed to be a superb replica of the U47. It is equipped with an F7 capsule (the brand's replica of the M7 capsule), in addition to a replica of BV8 transformer and Telefunken EF12 tube
2. Royer Labs R-122 Microphone
The Royer Labs R-122 MKII is an updated version of the world's first phantom powered, active ribbon microphone that offers greater output than standard, non-powered ribbons
3. Sennheiser MD 421 II Microphone
Studio and stage dynamic microphone with large-diaphragm, directional cardioid response and the ability to handle high sound pressure levels
4. Coles 4038 Microphone
The 4038 is a proven performer, and is in use around the world by broadcasting networks such as the BBC as well as top engineers and studios on hit recordings
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Audio-Technica ATH-M50X
Critically-acclaimed professional closed-back studio monitor headphones
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2. Sennheiser HD280 Pro
Circumaural, collapsible closed professional monitoring headphones, black
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3. Sony MDR-7506 Closed-back Headphones
Large diaphragm foldable headphones designed for professional studio and live/broadcast applications
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4. AKG K92 Closed-Back Studio Headphones
Closed-back headphones for live sound monitoring, rehearsal rooms and recording studios
1. Audio-Technica ATH-M50X
Critically-acclaimed professional closed-back studio monitor headphones
2. Sennheiser HD280 Pro
Circumaural, collapsible closed professional monitoring headphones, black
3. Sony MDR-7506 Closed-back Headphones
Large diaphragm foldable headphones designed for professional studio and live/broadcast applications
4. AKG K92 Closed-Back Studio Headphones
Closed-back headphones for live sound monitoring, rehearsal rooms and recording studios
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1. Yamaha HS5
The Yamaha HS5 is a 2-way bass-reflex bi-amplified nearfield studio monitor with 5" cone woofer and 1" dome tweeter. A powerful option for a smaller budget monitor
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2. ADAM Audio T5V 2-Way Active Studio Monitor
A compact two-way studio monitor from ADAM Audio that offers a wide frequency range, small footprint, and friendly price point
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3. Barefoot Sound Footprint02 3-Way Active Studio Monitor
The Footprint02 are the most affordable pair of Barefoot Sound monitors yet and utilize the same technology as the bigger Footprint01
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4. Focal Alpha 80 Powered Studio Monitor
The flagship of Focal’s Alpha line, the Alpha 80 provides tonal balance at both high and low volumes and excels at reproducing rich bass sounds
1. Yamaha HS5
Powered 2-way studio monitor
2. ADAM Audio T5V 2-Way Active Studio Monitor
Affordable two-way 5" active studio monitor designed for vertical use in a nearfield application
3. Barefoot Sound Footprint02 3-Way Active Studio Monitor
Pair of smaller, even more affordable sibling of the beloved active, 3-way Footprint01 monitor featuring the same Dual-Force technology, dual ring radiator tweeter, and Multi-Emphasis Monitor Emulation (MEME) technology that has made Barefoot famous!
4. Focal Alpha 80 Powered Studio Monitor
2-way near field active monitor
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1. Avid HD I/O 16x16 Analog
The Avid HD I/O 16x16 Analog is a state-of-the-art audio interface designed for Pro Tools | HD systems that delivers class-leading A/D and D/A conversion with the lowest possible latency
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2. Burl B80 Mothership
Burl Audio has created a rackmount chassis that will allow users to build a custom interface and AD/DA convertor rig with up to 80 channels that fits their workflow perfectly
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3. Crane Song Hedd Quantum
The Crane Song HEDD Quantum applies sub-picosecond jitter clocking to the A/D and D/A converters to provide the purest sound possible
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4. Lynx Aurora (N) 16 HD
The Lynx Studio Technology Aurora(n) line represents a quantum leap in the performance, flexibility, channel count and features of available A/D and D/A converters
1. Avid HD I/O 16x16 Analog
The Avid HD I/O 16x16 Analog is a state-of-the-art audio interface designed for Pro Tools | HD systems that delivers class-leading A/D and D/A conversion with the lowest possible latency
2. Burl B80 Mothership
Burl Audio has created a rackmount chassis that will allow users to build a custom interface and AD/DA convertor rig with up to 80 channels that fits their workflow perfectly
3. Crane Song Hedd Quantum
The Crane Song HEDD Quantum applies sub-picosecond jitter clocking to the A/D and D/A converters to provide the purest sound possible
4. Lynx Aurora (N) 16 HD
The Lynx Studio Technology Aurora(n) line represents a quantum leap in the performance, flexibility, channel count and features of available A/D and D/A converters
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1. Flock Audio Patch System
The Flock Audio Patch System is the world's most advanced digitally controlled 100% analog audio patch bay routing system via two inputs and two outputs
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2. Crane Song Avocet IIA Monitor Controller
The Crane Song Avocet IIA is a high-resolution digital monitor controller from Crane Song with D/A conversion, three digital inputs, three analog inputs, and much more
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3. Dangerous Music Monitor ST Monitor Control System
Unlike other monitor controllers that color and distort your sound, the Dangerous Music MONITOR ST uses audiophile-grade components to create a transparent design
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4. Trinnov ST Pro Optimizer
Ideal for TV, music, mastering studios and post-production mixing rooms, the ST2 Pro is the ultimate monitoring solution with four simultaneous processing channels
1. Flock Audio Patch System
The Flock Audio Patch System is the world's most advanced digitally controlled 100% analog audio patch bay routing system via two inputs and two outputs
2. Crane Song Avocet IIA Monitor Controller
The Crane Song Avocet IIA is a high-resolution digital monitor controller from Crane Song with D/A conversion, three digital inputs, three analog inputs, and much more
3. Dangerous Music Monitor ST Monitor Control System
Unlike other monitor controllers that color and distort your sound, the Dangerous Music MONITOR ST uses audiophile-grade components to create a transparent design
4. Trinnov ST Pro Optimizer
Ideal for TV, music, mastering studios and post-production mixing rooms, the ST2 Pro is the ultimate monitoring solution with four simultaneous processing channels
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