Detail 01
Four interchangeable capsules
The system supplies cardioid, hypercardioid, wide cardioid, and omnidirectional pattern options.
Product detailSKU #1500000456796
Vanguard Audio LabsV1 gen2 PENCIL CONDENSER SYSTEM
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
The V1 gen2 gives a recording setup four interchangeable small-diaphragm capsule choices—cardioid, hypercardioid, wide cardioid, and omnidirectional—in a single condenser system. That pattern selection supports close acoustic work, overheads, room capture, vocals, and field recording without changing microphones. The transformer-balanced solid-state design pairs a dual-monolithic parallel JFET front end with low-noise U.S.-made resistors and cryogenically treated components. A precision-machined brass body and included VSSM shockmount round out a system assembled in Southern California.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Changing between focused and more open pickup patterns during a recording session.
- Close-miking acoustic instruments, recording overheads, or capturing room sound.
- Studio and field recording with a small-diaphragm condenser system.
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Dual-monolithic parallel JFET
This is the stated design of the microphone's front end.
Detail 03
16 mm, 4 µm gold-sputtered Mylar diaphragm
The capsules use the specified diaphragm material and dimensions.
Detail 04
Precision-machined brass body
Brass is used for the microphone body.
Detail 05
Five-year coverage
The system has five-year warranty coverage.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01The supplied capsule set offers four pickup patterns for selecting the desired recording approach.
- 02A VSSM shockmount is included.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01How many capsules are included?
Four matched, interchangeable capsules are included.
02Which pickup patterns does it provide?
It provides cardioid, hypercardioid, wide cardioid, and omnidirectional patterns.
03Where is the V1 gen2 assembled?
It is assembled in Southern California.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
2 detailsPickups & controls
- Circuit Design
- Transformer-balanced solid-state
- Quality Control
- 100% stringent audio and visual tests
7 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
- Backplate
- Custom-voiced precision-machined
- Construction Durability
- Over-spec circuitry and deep-cycle treatment
- Body Finish
- Deep gloss cosmos black
- Construction
- Heavy-duty materials including brass steel and zinc
- Finish
- Deep gloss cosmos black
- Material
- Precision-machined brass
1 detailsSize & weight
- Dimensions
- Compact and lightweight design
17 detailsOther
- Capsule Positioning
- Optimized for sound clarity
- Signal Path
- Minimal components with In = Out philosophy
- Versatility
- Exceptional adaptability across sound sources
- Signal to Noise Ratio
- Improved for high-resolution recordings
- Assembly Location
- Southern California
- Total Capsules
- Four matched for tonal versatility
- Warranty
- Five-year coverage
- Types
- Cardioid hypercardioid wide cardioid omnidirectional
- Sound Staging
- Enhanced for immersive audio
- Capsule Housing
- Engineered for minimal comb filtering
- Front End
- Dual-monolithic parallel JFET
- Diaphragm
- 16mm 4µm gold-sputtered Mylar
- Resistors
- US-made audiophile-grade low-noise
- Design Origin
- USA
- Compatibility
- Designed for modern recording professionals
- Cryogenic Treatment
- Enhances performance and lifespan
- Applications
- Studio and field recording
