Preserving the GEAR that shaped music HISTORY

Vintage Recording Equipment Archive

Vintage Digital is an archive of vintage recording equipment and classic studio gear documenting the history of recording technology. From early tape recorders to breakthrough digital processors of the 1980s and beyond, it traces how recording technology shaped modern music.

1,943

Equipment Entries

245+

Brands

800+

Manuals

90+ Years

of Recording History

Pioneer D-9601 DAT Recorder Review

15 October, 2026

Roland SRV-2000 Digital Reverberator Review

04 October, 2026

Universal Audio 2192 A/D/A Converter Review

22 September, 2026

Onkyo TA-2090 Stereo Cassette Tape Deck Review

15 September, 2026

Allison Research Kepex 500 Review

06 September, 2026

Phil Collins, the Most Successful Artist of the 1980s

01 September, 2026

Mitsubishi’s Digital Recording Revolution

20 August, 2026

Sony DRE-S777 Sampling Digital Reverb Review

14 August, 2026

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Made In China

Released in 2026 /

AKG C104 Large Diaphragm Cardioid Condenser Microphone

The AKG C104 is a large diaphragm cardioid condenser microphone available in a black finish. It is part of the AKG C-series microphones and is designed for professional audio applications.

Made In China

Released in 2026 /

AKG C151 Small Diaphragm Cardioid Condenser Microphone

The AKG C151 is a small diaphragm cardioid condenser microphone available in a black finish. It is part of the AKG C-series microphones and is designed for professional audio applications.

Made In Austria, Hungary

Released in 2015 /

AKG C314 Condenser Microphone

The AKG C314 is a professional multi-pattern condenser microphone available in a black finish. Designed for professional audio applications, this model offers versatile recording capabilities through its multi-pattern functionality.

Made In Austria

Released in 1992 /

AKG C391 B Condenser Microphone

The AKG C391 B is a high-performance condenser microphone available in a grey finish. Designed for professional audio applications, this model is part of AKG’s condenser microphone range.

Made In Austria, China

Released in 1986 /

AKG C1000 S Small Diaphragm Condenser Microphone

The AKG C1000 S is a high-performance small diaphragm condenser microphone designed for versatility in recording, live sound, ENG/EFP, and video production. It features a gold sputtered capsule and XLR pins for high humidity immunity.

Made In Mexico, U.S.A.

Released in 1978 /

Shure SM81 Condenser Instrument Microphone

The Shure SM81 is a cardioid condenser instrument microphone designed for professional musicians and sound engineers. It features a flat response curve for accurate reproduction of sound sources, low self-noise, and a high output clipping level.