Performance

We designed the Lolli around our proprietary custom-voiced dual-diaphragm capsule we use in our V44S and V13 microphones. The capsule is voiced for warm, full lows, a precise and detailed midrange, and buttery-smooth high end, a combination of hallmarks from yesteryear’s iconic microphones. The ultra-thin, edge-terminated diaphragms result in incredible sensitivity and detail.

The switch on the top of the V34C capsule allows the user to switch between cardioid and omnidirectional, making your microphone even more versatile.

The Lolli is truly a professional, world-class microphone capsule, and will make a pencil condenser into an incredibly useful studio tool.

Design

At Vanguard Audio Labs, we  aim to be very different from other brands in our price range. The V34C is designed and precision-built in limited quantities to “no-compromise” standards.

The V34C Lolli houses an extra-large 34mm edge-terminated, gold-sputtered 3µm Mylar dual-capsule assembly which is custom-voiced with a proprietary hand-tuning process. We then place it in a shockmount saddle nestled in a retro-aesthetic chassis, which is CNC-machined from solid aircraft-grade aluminum billets. Open-weave mesh, carefully radiused interior, and precision-machined venting prevent standing reflections and allow for an “open-air” voicing. We engineered the V34C Lolli head to spin 360 degrees while mounted on our V1 microphone, allowing for quick Y-axis positioning adjustments with no futzing around with mic stands.

The aircraft-grade aluminum housing harkens back to the classic broadcast microphones of yesteryear. Both grills can be aligned either vertically or horizontally simply by removing two screws. The gold grill mesh denotes the front side of the capsule, while the black chrome grill mesh marks the rear side.

The V34C was designed by a team of experts with more than 65 years of experience and vetted by world-famous award-winning engineers and producers.

Quality

The V34C was designed in the USA, and undergoes final assembly in sunny Southern California. We perform 100% quality control – every single part of a microphone undergoes a series of stringent audio and visual tests here in Southern California before being hand-packed.

Every component of the V34C was designed to be robust and reliable, from the precision-machined chassis to the custom suspension saddle. We stand behind every Vanguard product with our FIVE-YEAR WARRANTY.