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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.

1,920

Equipment Entries

245+

Brands

800+

Manuals

90+ Years

of Recording History

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Allison Research Kepex 500 Review

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Phil Collins, the Most Successful Artist of the 1980s

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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, combining an externally polarised dual-diaphragm capsule.

Made In Japan

Released in 2009 /

Audio-Technica AT4080 Active Ribbon Microphone

The Audio-Technica AT4080 is a professional side-address active ribbon microphone introduced in 2009 as part of the company’s 40 Series. Featuring an innovative dual-ribbon transducer, proprietary MicroLinear ribbon construction and 48V phantom-powered electronics.

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 in 2002 as part of the company’s established 40 Series. Featuring an externally polarised true condenser capsule, transformerless circuitry and a precision-engineered acoustic assembly.

Made In Japan

Released in 1999 /

Audio-Technica AT4047/SV Cardioid Condenser Microphone

The Audio-Technica AT4047/SV is a professional large-diaphragm cardioid condenser microphone introduced in 1999 as part of the company’s 40 Series. Developed to reproduce the warm, rich sonic characteristics of classic FET studio microphones.

Made In Japan

Released in 1996 /

Audio-Technica AT4033a Cardioid Condenser Microphone

The Audio-Technica AT4033a is a professional large-diaphragm cardioid condenser microphone introduced in 1996 featuring a permanently polarised condenser capsule, a precision-engineered 2-micron gold-coated diaphragm and transformerless electronics, developed for professional studio recording.

Made In Japan

Released in 1994 /

Audio-Technica AT4050 Multi-Pattern Condenser Microphone

The Audio-Technica AT4050 is a professional large-diaphragm, multi-pattern condenser microphone introduced in 1994 as part of the company’s 40 Series. Featuring an externally polarised dual-diaphragm capsule, three selectable polar patterns and transformerless electronics.