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.

1,935

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 U.S.A.

Released in 2021 /

Audix A231 Large Diaphragm Condenser Microphone

The Audix A231 is a large diaphragm condenser microphone designed for studio applications, featuring an externally-biased ‘true condenser’ capsule and low-noise circuitry. It is engineered to capture the nuances of the human voice and the overtones of acoustic instruments with natural warmth and detail.

Made In U.S.A.

Released in 2020 /

Audix A133 Large Diaphragm Studio Condenser Microphone

The Audix A133 is a large-diaphragm condenser microphone designed for vocals, choir, piano, acoustic instruments, and overheads. Featuring a contemporary, compact design, it is suitable for podcasting, professional audio production, studios, and live stage performances.

Made In U.S.A.

Released in 2020 /

Audix A131 Large Diaphragm Studio Condenser Microphone

The Audix A131 is a large-diaphragm studio condenser microphone designed for vocals, choir, piano, acoustic instruments, and overheads. Featuring a contemporary, compact design, it is suitable for podcasting, professional audio production, studios, and live stage performances.

Made In Japan

Released in 2012 /

Audio-Technica AT5040 Cardioid Condenser Microphone

The Audio-Technica AT5040 is a professional large-diaphragm cardioid condenser microphone introduced in 2012 as the first model in the company’s flagship 50 Series. Featuring an innovative four-part rectangular capsule, exceptionally low self-noise and a wide dynamic range.

Made In Japan

Released in 2009 /

Audio-Technica AT4047MP Multi-Pattern Condenser Microphone

The Audio-Technica AT4047MP is a professional large-diaphragm, multi-pattern condenser microphone introduced in 2009 as part of the company’s 40 Series. Developed as a multi-pattern version of the established AT4047/SV.

Made In Japan

Released in 2002 /

Audio-Technica AT4040 Cardioid Condenser Microphone

The Audio-Technica AT4040 is a professional large-diaphragm cardioid condenser microphone introduced as part of the company’s established 40 Series. Featuring an externally polarised true condenser capsule, transformerless circuitry and a precision-engineered acoustic assembly.