Lauten Audio LS-208

The microphone is constructed from top quality components found in many high-end studio condenser microphones, yet it is built and packaged to withstand the rigors of broadcast and touring.

With the LS-208's powerful off-axis rejection and internally shock mounted condenser element, it is also particularly well suited for recording voices and instruments in highly dynamic environments such as live on-stage, or in a studio live-room when many instruments are being recorded at once.

The LS-208 can handle sound pressure levels of 135dB without the need for internal or external pre-attenuation. This unique feature also allows for ultra-wide dynamic range. Highly unique for microphones of this type is the LS-208's ability to capture the full human audio perception of 120dB of dynamic range. Many microphones are limited to 85dB of dynamic range after compensating for self-noise. The high-dynamic range gives engineers the ability to capture brilliant recordings of highly dynamic instruments in many environments and is especially useful for capturing horns, percussion, and guitar amps. The new mic features independent, multi-stage, high and low-cut filters to help engineers balance recordings at the microphone and aid in successfully capturing a performance while reducing the need for mixing. The 2-stage low-cut (50 and 120Hz) filters reduce low-end rumble and proximity effect in voice applications. The 2-stage high-cut (8 & 10kHz) filters help tame bright instruments and high frequencies. The LS-208 features internally shock mounted condenser elements to help reduce mechanical shock and vibrations. The mic requires 48V phantom power, uses a Cardioid polar pattern, and features a JFET transistor circuit with a transformer-based balanced output.

The Lauten Audio LS-208 microphone comes equipped with a detachable spider shock mount, as well as a hard mount, both with adjustable elbows, and a foam windscreen. The microphone and all its accessories fit into the included hard case, perfect for touring.

• Full 120dB (135dB total) of dynamic range

• Wide frequency response and studio quality sound

• Excellent off-axis sound rejection

• Independent 2-stage low & high-cut filters

• Internally shock mounted pressure gradient condenser element

• Includes spider shock mount, hard mount, windscreen

TYPE:

Front-Address large diaphragm pressure gradient transducer

POLAR PATTERNS:

Cardioid

CIRCUIT:

JFET transistor with transformer balanced output

FREQUENCY RANGE:

20Hz-20KHz

DYNAMIC RANGE:

135dB

IMPEDANCE:

>150 ohms

SPL HANDLING:

>135dB (0.5%THD@1000Hz)

SELF-NOISE LEVEL: