V1S gen2 FET Pencil Condenser Kit

• Eight small-diaphragm 22mm capsules – cardioid, hypercardioid, omnidirectional, wide cardioid (pairs)
• Transformer-balanced solid-state circuit with premium-grade over-spec circuitry
• Ultra low-noise high-quality hand-biased dual-monolithic JFET and other premium-grade components
• Deep-cycle cryogenic treatment of critical signal & power path components
• Transformer-balanced output – custom-wound humbucking dual-bobbin transformer
  

• Heavy-duty brass, steel, and zinc metal construction
• Each V1 comes with its own laser-engraved serial number
• Over-spec componentry
• Stealthy matte-black finish
• Precision-cast Vanguard badge
• Hand-assembled in small batches in California, USA
• 100% Quality Control
• 5-Year Warranty

• Stealthy matte-black finish for stage & video use
• Precision-cast Vanguard badge
• Laser-etched model and serial numbers

• Transducer Type: Condenser
• Capsule Size: 0.87″/22mm
• Diaphragm Size: 0.78″ / 16mm
• Electronics Type: Solid-State Discrete, Transformer-Balanced Output
• Output Impedance: 200Ω
• Max SPL: 136dB (0.5% THD @ 1000Hz)
• Frequency Response: 20Hz-20000Hz
• Equivalent Noise Level: ≤13db (A-Weighted)
• S/N Ratio: ≥81dB (Ref. 1Pa A-weighted)
• Sensitivity: -39dB @ 1Pa
• Output Connector: Male XLR 3-pin gold-plated
• High-Pass/Rolloff Switch: N/A
• Attenuation/Pad Switch: N/A
• Finish: Matte Black
• Weight (microphone): 4.79oz / 136g
• Weight (in case): 5.6lbs / 2.54kg
• Dimensions (microphone): 5.59"L, 142mmL, 0.87" diameter
• Dimensions (case): 15.83"L x 13.5"W x 3.94"H / 402mmL x 343mmW x 100mmH
• Power Requirement: 48V Phantom

We’ve already mentioned the eight capsules, but let’s list them again here:

• 22mm Cardioid – matched pair
• 22mm Hypercardioid – matched pair
• 22mm Omnidirectional – matched pair
• 22mm Wide Cardioid – matched pair

When you buy a V1S gen2 kit, you also get a pair of VSSM Heavy-Duty Shockmounts. We wanted to improve on the standard “tube” design that was popularized by our chief designer Ken Avant in the late 2000s.

First, we created a windowed design for the shockmount. This allows you to access switches on your microphone without affecting your carefully-placed positioning.

Second, we source aerospace-grade suspension bands that won’t break, sag, crack, or stretch over time. The bands can be positioned either vertically/horizontally or diagonally, to tightly hold microphones of varying diameter. The V1 microphone has slight insets machined into the body, so the suspension bands “lock in” easily to the microphone for a more secure hold.

The main body and knob are precision-cast from a high-grade zinc alloy and finished with a durable powdercoat. The pivot is injection-molded from high-impact ABS to keep your mic placement locked in place. The pivot is also inset with both 5/8″-24 and 3/8″-16 threads to be compatible with any microphone stand.

This shockmount was designed to fit any microphone with a diameter below 30mm, so it can be used with several brands of microphone, including almost any pencil microphone – and even ribbon microphones.

Also included: a 300mm (11.8″) stereo microphone bar for easily setting up ORTF and XY configurations.

When not in use, your V1S gen2 should be stored in its locking aluminum storage case.