Vanguard Audio Labs V13 Gen2 Tube Condenser Microphone

Vanguard Audio Labs V13 Tube Condenser Microphone

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.

The V13 is particularly forgiving when it comes to vocal style and timbre. Oftentimes, microphones can be a bit choosy when it comes to how they mesh with different vocalists, but we have found that the V13 sounds great with almost any vocal complexion. Tested on both male and female vocalists in a diversity of ranges, styles, and genres, we found that the V13 was usually the top option, despite being matched against microphones several times its cost.

One important design objective was maintaining a low noise floor – no small feat when working with vacuum tube circuitry. When tested against several $5000 European tube microphones, the V13 had the lowest noise floor by a significant margin.

After hundreds of hours of listening and testing dozens of design variations with world-class engineers, the V13 is a top-shelf microphone with an incredibly low noise-floor. This is truly a professional, world-class microphone.

Specification

• Transducer Type : Condenser
• Capsule Size : 1.34″ / 34mm (dual-capsule)
• Diaphragm Size : 1.04″ / 26.4mm
• Capsule Diaphragms Thickness : 3µm
• Electronics Type : Valve/Tube, Transformer-Coupled Output
• Output Impedance : 200Ω
• Max SPL : 134dB (144dB with pad)
• Frequency Response : 20Hz-20000Hz
• Equivalent Noise Level : 13dB (A-weighted)
• S/N Ratio : 82dB (Ref. 1Pa A-weighted)
• Sensitivity : -35dBV
• Output Connector : Male XLR 7-pin gold-plated
• High-Pass/Rolloff Switch : 125Hz (6dB/octave)
• Attenuation/Pad Switch : -10dB
• Finish : Polished nickel trim / High-gloss Pinot Noir
• Weight (microphone) : 1.07 lbs / 0.48kg
• Weight (in case) : 11.67 lbs / 5.29kg
• Dimensions (microphone) : 8.18″ long, 1.98″ diameter / 208mm long, 50.5mm diameter
• Dimensions (case) : 16.73″L x 12.80″W x 5.25″H / 425mmL x 325mmW x 142mmH
• Voltage Requirement : 110-240V