Memorial Day is the day we honor the brave men and women of the US Armed Forces who put service before self, and made the greatest sacrifice.The folks who gave their lives defending our country. Most of the time, the work of the military is transparent to civilian Americans, as it should be, but without their tireless vigilance, life here could be much different. Memorial Day is also a time to honor our veterans and those serving today. At AudioScape, we have, among our amazing craftspeople and support staff, some treasured veterans that have served their country, putting service before self, and we’re grateful for them.
As a way of showing our gratitude for service, we offer Military Discounts to active service members and veterans. We know things can be tight on a budget and this is one small way we can give something back. If this applies to you, please let us know at info@audio-scape.com before completing a purchase, and we will make sure your discount is included.
Of course, AudioScape has another tie to the US military: tubes! Many of the recreations we craft here in Florida utilize NOS military-branded tubes (some dating back to World War II!). Remember that it was a world of tube electronics until the late 1960s, and there were tons of tubes required for military service. They had to be reliable and have a long duty cycle. It’s why “mil-spec” means something. Products like the ASA-6A, V-Comp+, Opto-Comp and even the Pultec-style EQs use NOS military grade tubes dating back as far as the late 1930s, pulled brand new out of the box for use in our vintage recreations. It’s a blessing, really, to have them available, and we’re grateful for that as well.
So, let’s celebrate the US Armed Forces this weekend, those that have given their lives, those who have served, and the amazing folks serving today. And be grateful, as a country, for those who put service before self.
The LA-2A was built on the bones of an earlier design utilizing a unique optical attenuator created by Jim Lawrence, founder of the Teletronix Engineering Company. In the late 1950’s Lawrence wanted to build an audio “leveler” that would ride the gain automatically during radio broadcasts.
This week, we want to celebrate General Electric’s 133rd birthday and pay tribute to a true giant in the world of electronics.
Technology and music have always followed along with each another, with each inspiring the other to push beyond the boundaries. But despite that, the classics still remain for a reason, and the 1176 style compressor is one of them.
When it comes to achieving that thick, warm bass sound in music production, few tools are as indispensable as a well-designed optical compressor. Among the modern standouts, the Audioscape Opto Compressor earns its reputation not only for sonic quality but also for its faithful homage to one of the most iconic designs in recording history. In this post, we’re diving deep into the world of opto compression, with a focus on how to use the Audioscape Opto to shape, control, and elevate your bass tracks.
With the V1290 making it back to the site earlier this week, we wanted to share a little bit of the history behind our particular build of this class-A preamp.
No question, there are many options out there for “73” style preamp recreations. But when we decided we’d build one back at the beginning of this decade, we wanted to really do it right!
From now until March 15, you can enter our sweepstakes for a chance to win this savory signal chain featuring two modern classics inspired by the best of the best of yesteryear:
Vanguard Audio Labs V1S gen2 Stereo Pencil Condenser System
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AudioScape MAP D.AM-27 Dual Channel Mic Preamp
As you’ve seen, we’ve recently been introducing Deluxe versions of our standard products that include mods many of you have been requesting for years. We’re always listening to what you have to say! You are our North Star, and customer requests fuel much of our product development. We are happy to oblige, offering more options, while maintaining our traditional bread and butter products that so many rely on daily.
But, to be clear, there is one idea we will never subscribe to when it comes to mods on classic designs: