The Vanguard V1 is a multi-capsule FET pencil condenser microphone designed to offer high-quality, reliable, and versatility with attention to both aesthetic design and performance.
Key Features
Quality:
Designed in the USA, undergoes final assembly in Southern California.
100% quality control with stringent audio and visual tests.
Precision-biasing of high-grade JFET by hand on a calibrated analog oscilloscope.
"Straight-wire" circuit design with premium cryogenically-treated FET componentry.
Robust and reliable construction using brass, steel, and zinc.
Deep-cycle cryogenic treatment improves lifespan and performance of critical components.
Each V1 microphone is backed by a five-year warranty.
Design:
Precision-built in limited quantities with final assembly and testing in Southern California.
Small-diaphragm capsules with a 16mm 4µm gold-sputtered Mylar diaphragm.
Custom-voiced backplate designed for preventing comb filtering.
Capsule coupled to a transformer-balanced solid-state circuit with premium-grade components.
Cryogenically treated critical components in the signal and power paths.
"In = Out" circuit philosophy with only four components in the signal path.
Aesthetic design with a precision-machined brass body, Pinot Noir finish, polished nickel trim, and a Vanguard badge.
Laser-engraved serial number on the lower rear of the microphone.
Designed by a team of experts with over 65 years of combined experience.
Performance:
Versatile and adaptable microphone system with four small interchangeable capsules (cardioid, wide cardioid, hypercardioid, omnidirectional).
Well-suited for close-to-medium-range mic'ing of acoustic guitar, percussion, piano, and stringed instruments.
Designed to exceed the performance of other pencil condenser microphones in its price range.
Four capsules provide tonal variety on various sources.
Performance rivals or exceeds microphones costing several times more.
What's Inside:
Vanguard V1 Microphone with high-end components, including an ultra-quality precision-biased JFET, custom-wound transformer, premium capacitors, and cryogenic treatment.
Four 22mm interchangeable capsules (cardioid, wide cardioid, hypercardioid, omnidirectional).
VSSM Shockmount with heavy-duty cast zinc, high-impact ABS, aerospace-grade suspension rings, and a windowed design for easy access to switches.
Pinewood Storage Case with individual capsule pockets carved into a block of solid pine and custom-cut foam for secure storage.
Capsule and electronics include a transformer-balanced solid-state circuit, ultra-low noise hand-biased JFET, and deep-cycle cryogenic treatment.
Capsule & Electronics:
4 small-diaphragm 22mm capsule assemblies with interchangeable options.
Transformer-balanced solid-state circuit with ultra-low noise hand-biased JFET.
Deep-cycle cryogenic treatment of critical signal and power path components.
Transformer-balanced output with custom-wound humbucking dual-bobbin transformer.
Operates via 48V phantom power.
Construction:
Heavy-duty brass, aircraft-grade aluminum, steel, and zinc construction.
