Detail 01
144 dB maximum SPL with -10 dB pad engaged
The pad supports close-miking loud sound sources.
Product detailSKU #1500000377781
Vanguard Audio LabsV13 Gen 2 Tube Condenser Microphone
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
The V13 Gen 2 is a tube condenser microphone with a hand-tuned, edge-terminated dual-capsule assembly and selectable polar patterns. Its tube circuit, custom-wound humbucking transformer, low-noise resistors, and cryogenically treated tubes form the signal path. Use the remote selector on the power supply to change patterns without adjusting the microphone itself. For close-miking louder sources, engage the -10 dB pad; the low-cut filter removes rumble below 70 Hz. A stainless-steel body, upgraded capsule suspension, and supplied shockmount support the complete recording setup.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Changing polar patterns remotely from the power supply during a recording setup.
- Close-miking louder sound sources using the -10 dB pad.
- Reducing sub-70 Hz rumble with the built-in low-cut filter.
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
Multi-pattern with remote selection
Polar patterns are changed using the selector on the power supply.
Detail 03
7-pin cable with REAN connectors
A 7-pin REAN cable is supplied with the microphone.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01The supplied setup includes a power supply, shockmount, case, clip, and 7-pin REAN cable.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can I change the polar pattern from the microphone?
Pattern selection is handled remotely with a switch on the power supply.
02Does it have a pad for loud sources?
Yes. Its -10 dB pad supports close-miking loud sound sources, with a 144 dB maximum SPL when engaged.
03What comes with the microphone?
It includes a power supply, shockmount, case, clip, and 7-pin cable with REAN connectors.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
4 detailsSound
- Max SPL
- 144 dB with 10dB pad engaged
- Capsule
- Condenser
- Polar Pattern
- Multi-pattern
- Frequency Response
- 20Hz–20kHz
1 detailsPickups & controls
- Switches
- Pad, filter
2 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Red
- Type
- Tube
4 detailsConnections & power
- Phantom Power Required
- Power supply included
- Analog or Digital
- Analog
- Connectivity
- XLR
- Power Supply
- Yes
4 detailsIn the box
- Shockmount
- ✓ Included
- Case or Gig Bag
- ✓ Included
- Cable
- 7-pin cable with REAN connectors
- Clip
- ✓ Included
