Name: Vanguard V13
SKU: 4011
Availability: InStock

Vanguard V13

₹77,250.00

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

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Large-Diaphragm Multi-Pattern Valve Condenser

The Vanguard V13 is a large-diaphragm multi-pattern valve condenser microphone. Crafted by experts over the course of 2 years, it combines vintage warmth with smooth modern detail. After extensive testing and listening by world-class engineers, we can say with pride that the performance of this mic will rival or exceed that of both iconic vintage and modern microphones at a fraction of the cost.

Performance

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.

Capsule & Electronics

Custom-voiced, edge-terminated 34mm dual-capsule assembly with 3µm gold-sputtered Mylar diaphragms
9 polar patterns (selectable at power supply)
Vacuum tube analog circuitry with premium-grade components
Hand-selected European vacuum tube
Deep-cycle cryogenic treatment of critical signal path components
Transformer-coupled output – humbucking, shielded, dual-bobbin transformer
-10dB pad and low-frequency rolloff toggle switches
Robust power supply design for ultra-low noise floor
Open-weave headgrills for natural sound with low internal reflections
Vanguard’s proprietary hand-tuned custom voicing