<h1>Vanguard Audio Labs V13 Tube Condenser Microphone</h1>
<i><inline style=""><span style="font-size: 18px;">A Large Diaphragm Tube Condenser Mic with 9 Selectable Polar Patterns, Vanguard V13 gives you classic vintage tube mic sound at an affordable price.</span></inline></i><br /><br /><div>The Vanguard Audio Labs V13 is a large-diaphragm tube condenser microphone that provides the vintage warmth and smooth detail found in iconic vintage microphones at a fraction of the cost.  The Vanguard V13 features 9 selectable polar-patterns and an edge-terminated, custom-voiced 34-mm gold-sputtered 3-micron thick, dual-diaphragm capsule. </div><br />
<h3>Vanguard V13 Features</h3>
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	<li>Custom-voiced, edge-terminated 34mm dual-capsule assembly with 3µm gold-sputtered Mylar diaphragms</li>
	<li>9 polar patterns (selectable at power supply)</li>
	<li>Vacuum tube analog circuitry with premium-grade components</li>
	<li>Hand-selected European vacuum tube</li>
	<li>Deep-cycle cryogenic treatment of critical signal path components</li>
	<li>Transformer-coupled output – humbucking, shielded, dual-bobbin transformer</li>
	<li>-10dB pad and low-frequency rolloff toggle switches</li>
	<li>Robust power supply design for ultra-low noise floor</li>
	<li>Heavy-duty brass, aluminum, steel, and zinc metal construction</li>
	<li>5-Year Warranty</li>
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<h2>PERFORMANCE</h2>
Vanguard Audio Labs designed the V13 with the character of yesteryear’s iconic vintage tube microphones in mind, while also utilizing the latest technology to ensure that every nuance and detail of the performance is faithfully captured. They specifically engineered the V13 with warm, full lows, a precise and detailed midrange, and buttery-smooth high end. The result is a microphone that unifies warmth with clarity, depth with detail, and character with precision.
<br /><br />The V13 is particularly forgiving when it comes to vocal style and timbre. Oftentimes, microphones can be a bit choosy when it comes to how they mesh with different vocalists, but Vanguard Audio Labs  have found that the V13 sounds great with almost any vocal complexion. Tested on both male and female vocalists in a diversity of ranges, styles, and genres, Vanguard Audio Labs  found that the V13 was usually the top option, despite being matched against microphones several times its cost.<br /><br />One important design objective was maintaining a low noise floor – no small feat when working with vacuum tube circuitry. When tested against several $5000 European tube microphones, the V13 had the lowest noise floor by a significant margin.<br /><br />After hundreds of hours of listening and testing dozens of design variations with world-class engineers, the V13 is a top-shelf microphone with an incredibly low noise-floor. This is truly a professional, world-class microphone.<br /><br />
<h2>DESIGN</h2>
The VANGUARD V13 is very different from other mics in its price range. It is designed and precision-built in limited quantities to “no-compromise” standards.
<br /><br />Vanguard Audio Labs started with an extra-large 34mm edge-terminated, gold-sputtered 3µm Mylar dual-capsule assembly and custom-voiced it with a proprietary hand-tuning process, placing it in an open-weave headbasket for a natural sound with low internal reflections.They then designed a circuit that matches the unique musical properties of their capsules and loaded it with premium-grade, over-spec components sourced from manufacturers around the world. <br /><br />Vanguard Audio Labs  cryogenically treated critical components in the signal path, including a hand-selected European vacuum tube. They placed the low-frequency roll-off and -10dB pad toggle switches on the rear of the microphone, where they are easily accessible to the engineer. Vanguard  topped off the electronics with an ultra-linear, fully shielded, custom-wound, dual-bobbin humbucking transformer for the output stage to drive long cable runs.<br /><br />Aesthetically, the precision-machined brass body is coated with Vanguard Audio Labs'  signature Pinot Noir, finished with a deep, lustrous gloss, and accented by polished nickel trim and a precision-cast Vanguard badge. Machined into the rear of the microphone is a cooling vent to prolong tube life. Your V13’s serial number is laser-engraved on the lower rear of the microphone.<br /><br />The V13 was designed by a team of experts with more than 65 years of experience and vetted by world-famous award-winning engineers and producers.<br /><br />

<h2>QUALITY</h2>
The V13 was designed in the USA, and undergoes final assembly in sunny Southern California. Vanguard Audio Labs  perform 100% quality control – every single microphone undergoes a series of stringent audio and visual tests here in Southern California before being hand-packed.
<br /><br />Every part of the V13 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.<br /><br />

<h2>ACCESSORIES</h2>
When you buy a V13, you also get a VLSM Heavy-Duty Shockmount. Vanguard Audio Labs  wanted to rethink the standard “spider-style” shockmount of old, and designed the VLSM with a few nifty features. First is the open front, which allows you to position the microphone as close to the source as necessary. Second, Vanguard Audio Labs  install aerospace-grade suspension rings that won’t break, sag, crack, or stretch over time. This shockmount was designed to fit any microphone with M22x1 threading, so you also can use it with a number of microphones from other manufacturers.
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The V13 also comes with the PS-13 power supply, which allows you to select any of 9 available polar patterns on your microphone. Vanguard Audio Labs  encourage you to experiment with the different polar patterns, as each one changes the character and frequency response of the microphone. The PS-13 can operate worldwide on 110-240V mains outlets via a switch on the rear of the power supply.<br /><br />

When not in use, your V13 should be stored in its padded pinewood box.<br /><br />

The black aluminum locking carrying case with the V13 keeps your microphone, cables, and power supply in one place, and includes a slot for a spare vacuum tube. 12AX7, 12AT7, and 12AY7 tube types will work with the V13 microphone. Folks who experiment sonically with NOS tubes can feel safe using these tube types.The Lauten Audio Series Black LA-320 large diaphragm vacuum tube condenser microphone is the first microphone in a new line dubbed “Series Black”. The LA-320 features a 1-inch pressure gradient true-condenser capsule, cardioid polar pattern, dual-triode vacuum tube, transformer balanced output, independent high and low cut filters, custom dedicated power supply, tube microphone cable, spider shock mount and hard case.<br /><br />

The microphone features two independent filters located on the microphone and easy to engage via switches. If the room or source is boomy, or you have low-end rumble from outside noise, turn on the low-cut filter and eliminate much of the problem. You can also use the high-cut to roll-off above 12k and help tame a bright room with lots of reflections, or a bright source. What makes it even more useful is you can use both filters at the same time resolving many problems before the recording hits your hard drive.<br /><br />

<h3>What's Included in the Box:</h3>
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	<li>Vanguard V13 Microphone (obviously)</li>
	<li>PS-13 Power Supply</li>
	<li>VLSM Large Shockmount</li>
	<li>Padded Pinewood Microphone Storage Box</li>
	<li>Locking Aluminum Carrying Case</li>
	<li>7-Pin Braided Microphone Cable</li>
	<li>Power Cable</li>
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