We’re back with Derek Bargaehr, co-founder and chief designer at Vanguard Microphones, for Part 2 of our deep dive into the world of boutique microphone design. In this episode, Derek opens up about what really drives sound quality — from component selection to the subtle tweaks that can make or break a mic’s character. We also get into the realities of manufacturing in today’s world, and why Vanguard is so passionate about keeping the ‘human ...
We’re back with Derek Bargaehr, co-founder and chief designer at Vanguard Microphones, for Part 2 of our deep dive into the world of boutique microphone design.
In this episode, Derek opens up about what really drives sound quality — from component selection to the subtle tweaks that can make or break a mic’s character. We also get into the realities of manufacturing in today’s world, and why Vanguard is so passionate about keeping the ‘human touch’ in their mics.
If you love gear talk and want to know what separates the good mics from the great ones, don’t miss this.
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