Lauten Audio LS-308
Best specialized microphone for challenging acoustic environments.
This side-address condenser microphone excels at isolation, capturing loud sources with clarity and minimal bleed. Its unique design offers a ribbon-like tone with robust SPL handling and built-in filters for sound shaping, making it a versatile tool for demanding recording situations.
$449.00
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Alto Music
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Who it's for
- Engineers recording in challenging acoustic environments or live settings.
- Producers seeking to capture bright sources without excessive sibilance.
- Musicians and engineers needing a reliable mic for loud or acoustically difficult sources.
Who should skip it
- Users seeking a broad, ambient sound or a traditional "airy" condenser character.
- Budget-conscious home studio owners or beginners exploring their first condenser mic.
- Engineers prioritizing a wide, spacious sound capture over extreme source isolation.
Performance breakdown
Off-axis rejection
Unrivaled isolation makes it perfect for tracking in untreated, noisy rooms.
SPL handling
Easily captures aggressive guitar amps and drums without a hint of distortion.
Timbral character
Delivers the smooth, vintage warmth of a ribbon with modern condenser reliability.
Onboard shaping
Integrated analog filters provide immediate, useful control right at the source.
Build integrity
Rugged construction feels ready for the demands of a busy professional studio.
Self-noise floor
Clean signal path ensures pristine recordings even in quiet, delicate passages.
Key Specs
Type
Side-address pressure gradient FET condenser
Capsule
35mm
Polar Pattern
Cardioid
Frequency Response
20Hz-20KHz
Dynamic Range
135dB
SPL Handling
>135dB
Impedance
>150 ohms
Self-noise level
<15dB-A
Sensitivity
-46dBV/Pa
Connector
3-pin XLR
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