Vintage King now lets audio professionals try out pro gear in their personal studios before buyingProfessional audio gear is expensive, and as an audio professional or studio owner, you want to be confident in how said gear fits into your workflow before committing to a purchase.
Now, thanks to a new Try Before You Buy program from pro audio retailer Vintage King Audio, audio pros can trial pro-grade equipment in their studios before parting with their cash.

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With large purchases like professional audio gear, producers and engineers want to be confident they’re making the right one. 
The move is part of an effort by Vintage King to invest in a “more precise, scalable demo and consultation program” which serves customers across the US, by providing access to this gear in personal studios, commercial facilities and other creative spaces.
The introduction of the new Try Before You Buy Program also spells the immediate closure of Vintage King’s two physical showrooms in Los Angeles and Nashville.
“For years, our showrooms have been incredible places to connect, listen and learn,” says Chris Bolitho, Sales Director at Vintage King.
“But the way people choose gear has changed. More customers want to hear equipment in their room, with their workflow, on their schedule. This program allows us to meet them exactly where they are.”
How does Vintage King’s Try Before You Buy program actually work?
The Try Before You Buy program consists of four flexible ways to experience professional audio equipment before making a purchase:

Hands-on demos – customers can try out select gear in their own studios before committing to a purchase, allowing them to see how it integrates into their workflow.
Virtual gear demos – customers can jump on a virtual call with a Vintage King rep who will walk through features, sound and setup tips.
Console walkthroughs – get a personalised, interactive overview of consoles and control surfaces from Vintage King and its manufacturing partners.
In-person consultations – in select cities including LA, Nashville, Detroit and Atlanta, Vintage King consultants will visit studios to assess setups and offer “world-class sonic guidance”.

Vintage King also explains how the closure of its LA and Nashville showrooms means more events, popups, and generally a “more consistent customer experience nationwide”.
“Our goal isn’t fewer demos, it’s better demos,” adds Bolitho. “This model allows us to support more customers more thoughtfully, without geographically limiting who gets access to hands-on experience.”
You can learn more about the Try Before You Buy program at Vintage King.
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