“As an engineer having the correct tools is vital. And having a V13 in your tool box is a beautiful thing. I have put the V13 up against mics that...
“[The V13] excels on so many different types of voices. The variable patterns change the tone in a great way. If you have $700-$800 to spend on a vocal mic,...
“I’ve never heard a mic in this league like the Vanguard Audio Labs V13, winning shootouts against boutique-prized gear in a snap….the price tag it’s an engineer’s wet dream.”
“This business is all about trusted relationships. We trust Vanguard Audio Labs with much of the music we produce. And at no time during the production process do we not...
“Testing initially with the spoken voice, and it’s the mid-range that grabs your attention first. There’s detail and clarity here, and the very slightest hint of “edge” to consonants that’s...
“Everything about the mic feels well-built, especially the shock mount…There is a definite impression, when opening the flight case for the first time, of getting a lot more than you...
“The V13 isn’t just a great mic. Instead of aping vintage stalwarts, [Vanguard have] conceived and constructed a new style of LDC that has it’s own set of characteristics and...
“The Vanguard V13 sounds as good as it looks – and it looks stunning…A mic of this quality, that sounds this good usually comes with a hefty price tag, but...
“Vanguard pays attention to small details…The V13 provided a rich, full tone…the top end felt smooth and extended, but not artificially bright or hyped; the low mids felt smooth, but...