Vanguard Audio Labs V4 Gen2 FET Condenser Microphone

Vanguard Audio Labs V4 FET Condenser Microphone

The Vanguard V4 is a large-diaphragm multi-pattern FET condenser microphone. Lovingly crafted by experts over two years, it is designed to be a versatile, reliable, professional recording tool that breaks the usual “bang-for-your-buck” curve. With Vanguard’s acclaimed edge-terminated ultra-thin custom-voiced capsule, a pad/rolloff option, primo cryogenically-treated components, and the best shock mount in al the land, the V4 is made to be your go-to workhorse microphone at a price that won’t break the bank.

PERFORMANCE

Vanguard designed V4 with certain characteristics of classic FET microphones in mind, while also utilizing modern technology & design to meet the demands of today’s recording professionals. Their ultra-thin 3µm edge-terminated capsule diaphragms are extraordinarily sensitive, ensuring that every nuance and detail of the performance is faithfully captured.

The signal and power paths of the V4 is identical to a single channel of the V44S, but because there was space for an extra PCB and switch, Vanguard couldn’t resist adding a simple pad/rolloff combo switch to the rear, as well as spacing the power conversion circuit as far as possible from the signal path.

After hundreds of hours of listening with world-class engineers in environments ranging from fully-equipped major studios to bootstrapped home setups, this microphone will vastly exceed the performance of other microphones in its price range, and rival the performance of microphones costing several times more.

Specification

• Custom-voiced, edge-terminated 34 mm dual-capsule assembly with 3µm gold-sputtered Mylar diaphragms
• 3 selectable polar patterns – Cardioid, Figure-8, Omnidirectional
• -10 dB/100 Hz Rolloff
• Electronically-balanced solid-state circuitry loaded with premium-grade components
• Ultra-low-noise JFET design
• Deep-cycle cryogenic treatment of critical signal & power path components
• Heavy-duty brass, aluminum, steel, and zinc construction
• Open-weave headbasket for low internal reflections and “open-air” voicing
• Each V4 comes with its own laser-engraved serial number
• Over-spec components
• Deep-gloss Pinot Noir finish
• Polished nickel trim
• Precision-cast Vanguard badge
• Final Assembly & 100% Quality Control in California, USA
• 5-Year Warranty

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

• CONDITION New
• PACKAGE CONTENTS V4 microphone, VLSM large shock mount, padded pinewood storage box, and aluminum carrying case
• LENGTH 7.25 in
• DIAMETER 1.8 in
• UNIT WEIGHT 0.83 lb
• TUBE OR SOLID STATE Solid State
• TRANSDUCER TYPE Condenser
• POLAR PATTERN Bi-Directional / Figure-Eight, Cardioid, Omni-Directional
• NUMBER OF MICROPHONES Single Microphone
• IMPEDANCE 200 Ohms
• FREQUENCY RANGE 20 Hz – 20 kHz
• INPUT_PAD -10 dB
• MAX. SPL 135 dB (145 dB w/ -10 dB attenuation)
• ANALOG OR DIGITAL Analog