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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...

Vanguard Microphones: Behind the Sound with Derek Bargaehr - Part 2