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Post by Omicron9 on May 13, 2021 10:09:01 GMT -6
Greetings, stereo mic fans. I totally love stereo mics. Lovelovelovelove them. Vanguard posted this teaser on FB this week: Vanguard stereo teaser
In the pic, it looks like it *could* be a stereo SDC. Could also be wishful thinking on my part, as I've been wishing for a stereo SDC for years and yiz. Ergo: has anyone heard anything about this, or know what it is? TIA, -09
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Post by jcoutu1 on May 13, 2021 10:33:52 GMT -6
Greetings, stereo mic fans. I totally love stereo mics. Lovelovelovelove them. Vanguard posted this teaser on FB this week: Vanguard stereo teaser
In the pic, it looks like it *could* be a stereo SDC. Could also be wishful thinking on my part, as I've been wishing for a stereo SDC for years and yiz. Ergo: has anyone heard anything about this, or know what it is? TIA, -09 I heard that they're replacing/upgrading the V44s. I assume this is it.
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Post by Omicron9 on May 13, 2021 10:37:47 GMT -6
Greetings, stereo mic fans. I totally love stereo mics. Lovelovelovelove them. Vanguard posted this teaser on FB this week: Vanguard stereo teaser
In the pic, it looks like it *could* be a stereo SDC. Could also be wishful thinking on my part, as I've been wishing for a stereo SDC for years and yiz. Ergo: has anyone heard anything about this, or know what it is? TIA, -09 I heard that they're replacing/upgrading the V44s. I assume this is it. Interesting. Thanks, jcoutu.
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Post by nudwig on May 13, 2021 13:00:25 GMT -6
Ooh, this is interesting. My v44s gets used a lot
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Post by chessparov on May 13, 2021 17:44:25 GMT -6
Maybe it's "Quad". Twice the stereo. Zero calories. Chris
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Post by vintagetubelug on May 13, 2021 22:35:22 GMT -6
I agree I think the V44s is getting a wider spread between the top and bottom capsules - up to 120 degrees from 90. Also they hinted earlier at a raw steel exterior finish vs the burgundy paint. Looked great
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Post by Omicron9 on May 14, 2021 10:00:22 GMT -6
I agree I think the V44s is getting a wider spread between the top and bottom capsules - up to 120 degrees from 90. Also they hinted earlier at a raw steel exterior finish vs the burgundy paint. Looked great Coolness abounds. That red paint is a bit icky (official pro audio term) IMHO. I've been delaying a purchase of a V44.... maybe the new version will be my cue to pull the trigger. -09
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Post by jcoutu1 on May 14, 2021 10:19:59 GMT -6
I agree I think the V44s is getting a wider spread between the top and bottom capsules - up to 120 degrees from 90. Also they hinted earlier at a raw steel exterior finish vs the burgundy paint. Looked great Coolness abounds. That red paint is a bit icky (official pro audio term) IMHO. I've been delaying a purchase of a V44.... maybe the new version will be my cue to pull the trigger. -09 It's definitely not as bad as you're probably thinking. http://instagram.com/p/CB9Nov4g802
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Post by drumsound on May 15, 2021 16:58:54 GMT -6
I like the red finish of the Vanguard mics. I wanted to get a V44 here to review and use on a specific session, but they were getting the new version going and there weren't 'mkI' mics going out for review because of it. I'll be interested to see what happens with the V44 MKII
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Post by chessparov on May 15, 2021 21:13:10 GMT -6
Realistically, I'm hoping to have more time for recording, early next year. A stereo mic would be a great addition for me. The Vanguard is the front runner for me due to budget/time constraints. And it still sounds excellent. Probably will try to split the cost, with my local recording Buddy. Putting a stereo mic, in the middle of the room, and recording an (acoustic-oriented) Band is way cool. Chris
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Post by Omicron9 on May 17, 2021 9:58:45 GMT -6
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Post by drumrec on May 17, 2021 12:40:53 GMT -6
Love my Vanguard microphones. Tested stereo V44S a while ago and liked it so much so I bought it right away and then stereo set of their V4 and tube model V13.Are used all the time for anything. Great microphone for the money, recommend! Just had the other day stereo V44S as middle room and a V4 on the extra snare
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Post by drumsound on May 17, 2021 12:48:22 GMT -6
Love my Vanguard microphones. Tested stereo V44S a while ago and liked it so much so I bought it right away and then stereo set of their V4 and tube model V13.Are used all the time for anything. Great microphone for the money, recommend! Just had the other day stereo V44S as middle room and a V4 on the extra snare How different are the V4 compared to the V13?
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Post by drumsound on May 17, 2021 12:50:34 GMT -6
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Post by drumrec on May 19, 2021 6:29:00 GMT -6
Love my Vanguard microphones. Tested stereo V44S a while ago and liked it so much so I bought it right away and then stereo set of their V4 and tube model V13.Are used all the time for anything. Great microphone for the money, recommend! Just had the other day stereo V44S as middle room and a V4 on the extra snare How different are the V4 compared to the V13? The difference is that V13 is tube and V4 is FET. Both microphones are clean, open and forward. V13 has a smoth top without sounding dark. Have it as overhead sometimes. Can't go wrong with these microphones.
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Post by drumsound on May 19, 2021 9:51:49 GMT -6
How different are the V4 compared to the V13? The difference is that V13 is tube and V4 is FET. Both microphones are clean, open and forward. V13 has a smoth top without sounding dark. Have it as overhead sometimes. Can't go wrong with these microphones. I knew the different topology, but was wondering more about the sonic differences. Would you say it's pretty noticeable or more subtle?
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Post by gravesnumber9 on May 20, 2021 11:17:36 GMT -6
Love my Vanguard microphones. Tested stereo V44S a while ago and liked it so much so I bought it right away and then stereo set of their V4 and tube model V13.Are used all the time for anything. Great microphone for the money, recommend! Just had the other day stereo V44S as middle room and a V4 on the extra snare What a beautiful tracking room! Very nicely done.
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Post by drumrec on May 20, 2021 15:06:39 GMT -6
The difference is that V13 is tube and V4 is FET. Both microphones are clean, open and forward. V13 has a smoth top without sounding dark. Have it as overhead sometimes. Can't go wrong with these microphones. I knew the different topology, but was wondering more about the sonic differences. Would you say it's pretty noticeable or more subtle? Sorry if I misunderstood you. Can not say exactly what distinguishes them. I have not used them on the same source for comparison. I have taken V13 to overhead and was happy with the sound, as well as V4 to Bd or room and was happy with the sound. As long as things sound good, I focus on other things. I probably realize now that I'm not that guy who compares that much If it sounds good, I focus on other things. To give you a good answer I must take them on the same source. May return to that question! KR H:Hansson
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Post by drumrec on May 20, 2021 15:15:19 GMT -6
Love my Vanguard microphones. Tested stereo V44S a while ago and liked it so much so I bought it right away and then stereo set of their V4 and tube model V13.Are used all the time for anything. Great microphone for the money, recommend! Just had the other day stereo V44S as middle room and a V4 on the extra snare What a beautiful tracking room! Very nicely done. Thanks gravesnumber9! However, the studio is not finished. I screened off half the room. Was so tired of building. Longed too much for the drums 🥰 Will have so until hunger comes back to finish the building. But the room sounds magical so far. So it is promising and inspiring! KR H.Hansson
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Post by gravesnumber9 on May 20, 2021 15:52:52 GMT -6
What a beautiful tracking room! Very nicely done. Thanks gravesnumber9! However, the studio is not finished. I screened off half the room. Was so tired of building. Longed too much for the drums 🥰 Will have so until hunger comes back to finish the building. But the room sounds magical so far. So it is promising and inspiring! KR H.Hansson One of my best friends is doing a full remodel of his studio. Same deal. Was supposed to be done in January, construction for like 8 months now. He's just decided to get to work in the half that is finished and figure out how to work around the construction.
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Post by drumrec on May 21, 2021 3:13:14 GMT -6
Thanks gravesnumber9! However, the studio is not finished. I screened off half the room. Was so tired of building. Longed too much for the drums 🥰 Will have so until hunger comes back to finish the building. But the room sounds magical so far. So it is promising and inspiring! KR H.Hansson One of my best friends is doing a full remodel of his studio. Same deal. Was supposed to be done in January, construction for like 8 months now. He's just decided to get to work in the half that is finished and figure out how to work around the construction. Haha ... can say that I full sympathy and understanding for your friend. He is doing exactly the right thing. Without inspiration you will get nowhere. Before this studio, I have built 30 studios (a little smaller though). My friend and I are building a studio complex here in Stockholm. So when this one's done, I'll throw away my carpenter's belt and drum for the rest of my life. Now I will not hijack this thread from Omicron9 with studio building. If anyone gets the chance to try Vanguard, do it. Among the most affordable microphones with quality!
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Post by Omicron9 on May 21, 2021 8:33:32 GMT -6
Love my Vanguard microphones. Tested stereo V44S a while ago and liked it so much so I bought it right away and then stereo set of their V4 and tube model V13.Are used all the time for anything. Great microphone for the money, recommend! Just had the other day stereo V44S as middle room and a V4 on the extra snare A bit OT, but dang, that is a great-looking space. As for the thread: drumrec, hijack away! What is that ceiling treatment? -09
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Post by nudwig on May 21, 2021 9:14:20 GMT -6
I wouldn't mind seeing a thread about drumrec's studio in the Studio Build forum, beautiful space! Would be interesting to see if Vanguard goes for a stereo tube version, I've definitely longed for a C24
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Post by drumsound on May 21, 2021 15:45:39 GMT -6
I wouldn't mind seeing a thread about drumrec's studio in the Studio Build forum, beautiful space! Would be interesting to see if Vanguard goes for a stereo tube version, I've definitely longed for a C24 There one at that other joint for only $13K
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Post by enlav on Jul 9, 2021 8:52:36 GMT -6
Not sure if anyone is keeping tabs here, but the Vanguard Audio Labs website just updated with the mentions of GEN2 versions of the V44S and V4; pages are up for at least one retailer.
I've been waiting for the V44S to return to stock, though I'm really curious about the price jump from... 799.99? to 1099.99, if I'm not mistaken.
No mention of a new capsule, so it looks like the core differences are the increase range of rotation and changed components.
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