<h2>Vanguard Audio Labs V1 Pencil Condenser Microphone</h2>
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<i><inline style="font-size: 18px;">The Vanguard V1 Pencil Microphone with 4 capsules, and shock mount. The most versatile condenser in the land! </inline></i><br /><br />The Vanguard Audio Labs V1 is a multi-capsule FET pencil condenser microphone. V1 is designed to be a versatile, reliable, professional tool for any recording engineer, studio, producer, or artist. 4 total custom-voiced capsules and with multiple pickup patterns – allow for a cornucopia of tonal variations for virtually any sound source or recording situation. With a “straight-wire” circuit design, premium cryogenically-treated FET componentry, an unparalleled selection of capsules, and a heavy-duty VSSM shockmount, the V1 will be your new studio workhorse.<br /><br />
<h2>What's Inside</h2>
<b>Vanguard V1 Microphone</b> – packed with high-end componentry including an ultra-quality precision-biased JFET, a custom-wound transformer, premium capacitors, and cryogenic treatment throughout. A “straight-wire” design philosophy means there’s only four components between the capsule and the output. <br /><br /><b>Four 22mm Capsules </b>– these interchangeable capsules give you unmatched flexibility – cardioid, wide cardioid, hypercardioid, and omnidirectional. Ultra-sensitive 4-micron diaphragms, an anti-comb-filtering front design, and precision-machined backplates give wide consistency across each capsule. <br /><br /><b>VSSM Shockmount </b>– the best pencil shockmount in the ‘verse. Heavy-duty cast zinc partners with high-impact ABS to create a shockmount that stays where it’s supposed to. Aerospace-grade suspension rings keep the rumble out (no hair scrunchies here!), and a windowed design allows you to easily access switches without changing the your mic placement. <br /><br /><b>Pinewood Storage Case</b> – because your microphones should stay safe in luxury. We’ve carved individual capsule pockets into a block of solid pine, and custom-cut foam for your mics to stay cozy and secure…whether they’re on the road or in your studio. <br /><br />
<h3>Vanguard V11 Features</h3>
<h4>Capsule & Electronics</h4>
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	<li>4 small-diaphragm 22mm capsule assemblies – cardioid, hypercardioid, omnidirectional, wide cardioid</li>
	<li>Transformer-balanced solid-state circuit</li>
	<li>Ultra low-noise high-quality hand-biased JFET and other premium-grade components</li>
	<li>Deep-cycle cryogenic treatment of critical signal & power path components</li>
	<li>Transformer-balanced output – custom-wound humbucking dual-bobbin transformer</li>
	<li>Works via 48V phantom power</li>
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<h4>Construction</h4>
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	<li>Heavy-duty brass, aircraft-grade aluminum, steel, and zinc construction</li>
	<li>Each V1 comes with its own laser-engraved serial number</li>
	<li>Over-spec componentry</li>
	<li>Deep-gloss Pinot Noir finish</li>
	<li>Polished nickel trim</li>
	<li>Precision-cast Vanguard badge</li>
	<li>Final Assembly & 100% Quality Control in California, USA</li>
	<li>5-Year Warranty</li>
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<h4>Accessories Included</h4>
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	<li>22mm removable capsule – Cardioid</li>
	<li>22mm removable capsule – Hypercardioid</li>
	<li>22mm removable capsule – Omnidirectional</li>
	<li>22mm removable capsule – Wide Cardioid</li>
	<li>VSSM small shockmount</li>
	<li>Padded pinewood microphone storage box</li>
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<h2>DESIGN</h2>
The VANGUARD V1 is designed and precision-built in limited quantities to “no-compromise” standards, with final assembly and 100% testing taking place here in Southern California. Vanguard Audio Labs spent more than three years designing, developing, and refining the V1.
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Vanguard's small-diaphragm capsules begin with a 16mm 4µm gold-sputtered Mylar diaphragm, carefully positioned in front of a precision-machined, custom-voiced backplate. The housing is engineered to bring the diaphragm as close as possible to the front of the capsule housing, preventing comb filtering.<br /><br />
The capsule is coupled to a transformer-balanced solid-state circuit that matches the unique musical properties of the capsules and is loaded with premium-grade, over-spec components sourced from manufacturers all over the world. Vanguard cryogenically treat critical components in the signal & power paths, including an ultra-high-grade hand-biased FET. The circuit is designed with an “In = Out” philosophy, with only four components present in the signal path.<br /><br />
Aesthetically, a microphone should look at least half as good as it sounds. The precision-machined brass body is coated with Vanguard's signature Pinot Noir hue, 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.<br /><br />
The V1 was designed by a team of experts with more than 65 years of combined experience and vetted by award-winning engineers and producers.<br /><br />
<h2 style="font-size: 14px;">QUALITY</h2>
The V1 was designed in the USA, and undergoes final assembly in sunny Southern California. Vanguard perform 100% quality control – every single part of your V1 kit undergoes a series of stringent audio and visual tests here in Southern California before being hand-packed. Vanguard precision-bias each high-grade JFET by hand on a calibrated analog oscilloscope (a Tektronix 465B, for you fellow EE geeks).
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Every part of the V1 was designed to be robust and reliable. Wherever possible, the circuitry is over-spec’ed. Deep-cycle cryogenic treatment improves the lifespan and performance of critical electronic components. Brass, steel, and zinc are part of the heavy-duty construction.
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You want your recording tools to be reliable, durable, and rugged, and so do we! Every Vanguard microphone is backed by a FIVE-YEAR WARRANTY.
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