I get asked a LOT about the sound difference between our V4 gen2 FET and V13 gen2 Tube condenser microphones. “They use the same capsule, so do they sound that different?” The short answer – yes! My siblings and I share the same parents, and you can tell we are from the same family, but we’re definitely four different people….
Vanguard Audio Labs is sad to announce that co-founder Ken Avant passed away on March 15, 2024. Ken was made for music, and wanted to serve music however he could. There’s no other way to say it. From the time he saw The Beatles on the Ed Sullivan Show, he knew exactly what he wanted to do. He was an…
Marco Dal Lago is a sought-after Italian sound engineer and among his collaborations those with the late Lucio Dalla, Fiorella Mannoia, Gianna Nannini, Elisa and many others undoubtedly stand out. Marco is active both as an FOH live sound engineer and in the recording studio. He recently had a studio opportunity to test the Vanguard V1S microphones. How did he…