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Vanguard Audio Labs V1S | Stereo Condenser Microphone Kit

Vanguard Audio Labs V1S | Stereo Condenser Microphone Kit


 
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  • 4 small-diaphragm 22mm capsule matched pairs - cardioid, wide cardioid, hypercardioid, omnidirectional
  • Transformer-balanced solid-state circuit
  • Ultra low-noise high-quality JFET and other premium-grade components
  • Deep-cycle cryogenic treatment of critical signal & power path components
  • Transformer-balanced output custom-wound humbucking dual-bobbin transformer
  • Works via 48V phantom power
  • Heavy-duty brass, aircraft-grade aluminum, steel, and zinc construction
  • Each V1 comes with its own laser-engraved serial number
  • Over-spec componentry
  • Deep-gloss Pinot Noir finish

  • The Vanguard V1S is a matched pair of multi-capsule FET pencil condenser microphones. Eight matched custom small-diaphragm capsules in 4 pickup patterns allow for a cornucopia of tonal variations for virtually any sound source. With premium cryogenically-treated FET componentry, an unparalleled selection of capsules, and a true heavy-duty shockmount, the V1S will be your new “go-to” set of pencil condensers, whether you’re in the studio or the field.

    PERFORMANCE
    Vanguard Audio Labs designed the V1 with the character and versatility of iconic pencil condensers in mind, while also utilizing modern technology & design to meet the demands of today's recording professionals.

    The Vanguard Audio Labs V1 Pencil Microphone Kit was created to be an incredibly flexible and adaptable microphone system. Four 22mm capsules cardioid, wide cardioid, hypercardioid, and omnidirectional not only have different pickup patterns, but different voicings as well, allowing for a variety of instruments and scenarios.

    After hundreds of hours of listening and testing exhaustive design variations with world-class engineers, Vanguard Audio Labs can confidently say that this microphone will vastly exceed the performance of other pencil condenser microphones in its price range, and rival the performance of microphones costing several times more.

    DESIGN
    The Vanguard Audio Labs V1 is very different from other microphones in its price range. It is designed and precision-built in limited quantities to “no-compromise” standards, with final assembly and 100% testing taking place in Southern California.

    The small-diaphragm capsules begin with a 20mm 4µm gold-sputtered Mylar diaphragm, carefully positioned in front of a precision-machined, custom-voiced backplate and phase shift assembly. The specially-designed housing brings the diaphragm as close as possible to the front of the assembly to prevent comb filtering.

    Vanguard Audio Labs then designed a transformer-coupled solid-state circuit that matches the unique musical properties of our capsules and loaded it with premium-grade, over-spec components sourced from manufacturers around the world. They cryogenically treated critical components in the signal & power paths, including an ultra-high-grade FET with incredibly low noise. The circuit is designed with an “In = Out” philosophy, with very few components present in the signal path. As a result, the microphone's lower output allows for your preamp character to shape the final tone of your tracking.

    Aesthetically, the precision-machined brass body is coated with Vanguard's signature Pinot Noir, finished with a deep, lustrous gloss, and accented by polished nickel trim and a precision-cast Vanguard badge. Your V1's serial number is laser-engraved on the lower rear of the microphone. The V34C housing harkens back to the classic broadcast microphones of yesteryear, and both grills can be aligned either vertically or horizontally simply by removing two screws.

    The Vanguard Audio Labs V1 was designed by a team of experts with more than 65 years of experience and vetted by award-winning engineers and producers.

    QUALITY
    The V1 was designed in the USA, and undergoes final assembly in sunny Southern California. Vanguard performs 100% quality control every single piece of your V1 kit undergoes a series of stringent audio and visual tests in Southern California before being hand-packed.

    Every part of the V1 was designed to be robust and reliable. Wherever possible, components were over-specced. The deep-cycle cryogenic treatment improves the lifespan and performance of critical electronic components. Brass, steel, aluminum, and zinc are part of the heavy-duty construction. You want your recording tools to be reliable, durable, and rugged, and so does Vanguard Audio Labs! Every Vanguard microphone is backed by a FIVE-YEAR WARRANTY.

    For more information on this or any Vanguard Audio Labs product, visit www.vanguardaudiolabs.com