V1 System

Common name: Vanguard Audio Labs V1 System

Production Status: In production

The V1 is a multi-capsule pencil sized condenser microphone with an ultra-quality precision-biased FET and a custom-wound transformer, premium capacitors and cryogenic treatment of components. The system includes four 22 mm capsules with 16 mm 4 micron tick diaphragms and an anti-comb-filtering front grille or a Lollipop style large diaphragm 3-micron dual diaphragm V34C capsule. The capsules have omnidirectional, wide cardioid, hyper-cardioid and cardioid polar patterns. It is ideal for acoustic guitar, percussion, piano and stringed instruments. Includes pinewood box and VSSM shock mount.

Electrical Characteristics

Frequency Response
20Hz - 20 kHz
Output Sensitivity
mV/Pa
Max SPL
136
Max SPL, THD:
0.5
Self Noise (CCIR)
dB
Self Noise (DIN/IEC)
15 dB-A
Output Impedance
200Ω
Recommended Load
Powering
Phantom 48 only
Supply Current
mA
Alternative Powering

Switchable Options

Pad
Filter/EQ

Physical Characteristics

Connector
XLR-3M
Connector notes
Available Colours
High Gloss Pinot Noir.
Weight
130 g
Length
133 mm
Min diameter width
Max diameter
22 mm
Depth

Accessories

Included
Pinewood box and VSSM shock mount.
Optional