Capture the Darkness and the Light!

Derek says that the BeesNeez capsule is the best CK12 on the market - a true historic recreation of perhaps the most complex and musical capsule ever built. The original brass CK12 capsule was the heart of some of the most revered vintage microphones of the 50s and 60s including the Telefunken ELA M 251, AKG C12, and AKG 414 EB. This multi-chambered capsule is, without a doubt, the most complicated capsule available and the accuracy that is achieved is only possible with the best possible machining and care. Each CK12 capsule is entirely manufactured and personally hand-lapped by the BeesNeez Team with care and attention. 

The BeesNeez CK12 sounds markedly different from the V4’s standard capsule - it features a more detailed low end and shimmering highs, along with more detail and clarity across its entire frequency response. These capsules are custom-wired for Vanguard by Ben at BeesNeez with Teflon-insulated, silver-plated stranded 28awg wire. 

Scientists tell us that the oldest conclusive solar eclipse on record dates to around 1200 B.C.E., when scribes in China recorded eclipses on ox bones and tortoise shells. But it’s possible there’s an even earlier record in a group of spiral-shaped and circular petroglyphs discovered in Ireland that date back to 3340 B.C.E.

AudioScape Exclusive

Now you can record the darkness yourself by owning one of these exclusive V4 gen2 Eclipse + BeesNeez Edition FET condensers for yourself, celebrating the total solar eclipse of 2024.

Each of these custom microphones will be assembled, as usual, in Vanguard’s California workshop.

Vanguard is only offering five of these units, so grab one while you can because when they’re gone, they’re gone!

FEATURES

Capsule & Electronics

•     BeesNeez CK12 Capsule

•     3 selectable polar patterns – Cardioid, Figure-8, Omnidirectional

•     Switchable-10/-20 dB Attenuator

•     Electronically-balanced solid-state circuitry featuring US-made audiophile-grade components

•     Ultra-low-noise JFET design

•     Deep-cycle cryogenic treatment of critical signal & power path components

•     Neutrik® interconnects

Construction

•   Heavy-duty SUS304 stainless steel, aircraft-grade aluminum, and zinc construction

•     Open-weave headbasket for low internal reflections and “open-air” voicing

•     Each V4 comes with its own laser-engraved serial number

•     Over-spec componentry

•     Dense cosmos-black finish

•     Custom laser engraving commemorating 2024 solar eclipse

•     Precision-cast Vanguard badge

•     Final Assembly & 100% Quality Control in California, USA

•     5-Year Warranty

Specs

•     Transducer Type: Condenser

•     Electronics Type: Solid-state, electronically-balanced output

•     Output Impedance: 200Ω

•     Max SPL: appx. 135dB (145dB w/ Pad)

•     Frequency Response: 20Hz-20000Hz

•     Equivalent Noise Level: ≤12dBA (A-weighted)

•     SNR: ≥82dBA (A-weighted)

•     Output Connector: Neutrik® male XLR 3-pin, gold-plated

•     Attenuation/Pad Switch: -10dB/ -20dB (switchable)

•     Finish: Polished nickel trim / High-gloss Pinot Noir

•     Weight (microphone): 0.83 lbs / 0.38 kg

•     Weight (in case): 5.63 lbs / 2.56 kg

•     Dimensions (microphone): 8.2″ long, 2.05″ diameter / 208mm long, 52mm diameter

•     Dimensions (case): 12″L x 11″W x 5.75″H / 305mmL x 280mmW x 146mmH

•     Voltage Requirement: Phantom Power (+48V ideal)

Included Accessories

• VLSM Large Shockmount

• Padded Pinewood Microphone Storage Box

• Aluminum Carrying Case

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