Detail 01
Four matched capsules
Cardioid, hypercardioid, wide cardioid, and omnidirectional pickup patterns are provided.
Product detailSKU #1500000456795
Vanguard Audio LabsV1S gen2 PENCIL CONDENSER SYSTEM
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
V1S gen2 is a small-diaphragm condenser system built around four matched, interchangeable pickup-pattern capsules: cardioid, hypercardioid, wide cardioid, and omnidirectional. That choice lets an engineer select a more focused or more ambient approach for the source at hand, including vocals, acoustic instruments, overheads, and field work. Its transformer-balanced solid-state circuit uses a dual-monolithic parallel JFET front end and cryogenically treated components. The package also includes Vanguard's heavy-duty VSSM shockmount for stable microphone placement.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Selecting cardioid, hypercardioid, wide cardioid, or omnidirectional capture for different recording sources.
- Studio sessions recording vocals, acoustic instruments, or overheads.
- Field recording work that calls for 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
16 mm, 4 µm gold-sputtered Mylar diaphragm
Each capsule uses this specified diaphragm material and size.
Detail 03
Dual-monolithic parallel JFET front end
This is the microphone's stated front-end design.
Detail 04
VSSM shockmount
A heavy-duty shockmount is included with the system.
Detail 05
Five-year coverage
The microphone system carries five-year warranty coverage.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Choose the pickup pattern from the four supplied capsule options for the recording setup.
- 02The system is specified for studio and field recording.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Which pickup patterns are included?
Cardioid, hypercardioid, wide cardioid, and omnidirectional capsules are included.
02Does it come with a shockmount?
Yes. The system includes a heavy-duty VSSM shockmount.
03Is it covered by a warranty?
Yes. It has five-year warranty coverage.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
2 detailsPickups & controls
- Pickup Patterns
- Cardioid, hypercardioid, wide cardioid, omnidirectional
- Circuitry
- Transformer-balanced solid-state with cryogenically treated FET
6 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
- Type
- Small-diaphragm condenser
- Body Material
- Precision-machined brass
- Body Finish
- Cosmos black with lustrous gloss and polished nickel trim
- Construction
- Brass, steel, and zinc heavy-duty materials
- Finish
- Cosmos black with lustrous gloss and polished nickel trim
15 detailsOther
- Front End Design
- Dual-monolithic parallel JFET
- Signal Path
- Only four components for purity
- Development
- Three years of refinement
- Sound Staging
- Enhanced for clarity and resolution
- Versatility
- Includes four 22 mm matched capsules
- Capsule Housing
- Precision-machined with anti-comb filtering design
- Testing
- 100% audio and visual quality control
- Serial Number
- Laser-engraved
- Precision Assembly
- Hand-built in Southern California
- Capsule Diaphragm
- 16 mm 4 µm gold-sputtered Mylar
- Resistors
- U.S.-made audiophile-grade low-noise
- Warranty
- Five-year coverage
- Noise Ratio
- Improved signal-to-noise ratio
- Cryogenic Treatment
- Applied to critical signal and power path components
- Applications
- Suitable for studio and field recording
