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Multi-Pattern Tube Condenser Microphone
Thank you
for choosing the VANGUARD V13 Microphone!
Your
VANGUARD V13
microphone is carefully packed at the factory. The padded pinewood mic
box and aluminum carrying case are designed to protect the microphone during shipping and
storage. In addition, before any microphone is released, the final assembly and testing is
performed here in sunny Southern California to make sure
the
mic
is ready for you to reliably
enjoy in professional recording situations.
TO AVOID DAMAGE TO YOUR MICROPHONE, PLEASE READ THE ENTIRE MANUAL
BEFORE PLUGGING IN THE V13 FOR THE FIRST TIME!
OVERVIEW
Crafted by experts over the course of 2 years, the VANGUARD V13 is designed to offer true
world-class performance. It combines vintage warmth with smooth modern detail, all while
being visually stunning and reliably designed. After exhaustive research, testing, and listening by
world-class engineers, we can say with pride that the performance of this mic will rival or exceed
that of both iconic vintage and modern microphones,
at a fraction of the cost.
PERFORMANCE
The
VANGUARD V13
was conceived and commissioned to establish a new performance
standard at an until now unachievable price point. While being visually stunning, the V13’s audio
performance will inspire confidence from any artist, engineer or producer, with a sonic signature
that is rich, yet natural. We 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. We 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.
After hundreds of hours of listening and testing dozens of design variations with world-class
engineers, the V13 has proven itself to be a top-shelf microphone with an incredibly low noise-
floor. This is truly a professional, world-class microphone.
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