Lauten Audio Black Series LA-120 V2 Small-Diaphragm FET Condenser Microphone (Pair)

This pair of Black Series LA-120 V2 Small-Diaphragm FET Condenser Microphones from Lauten Audiooffers a versatile stereo recording solution well suited for use on a wide variety of instruments. The mics feature interchangeable 17mm cardioid and omnidirectional condenser capsules and offer transformerless signal paths with ultra-low-noise JFET amplifiers. Each mic has a low-cut filter with settings for flat, 50 Hz, and 120 Hz to reduce boomy lows or low-end room rumble. Also on each mic is a high-cut filter with settings for flat, 15 kHz, and 10 kHz, to help tame bright rooms and smooth out harsh sources.

• The LA-120 V2’s onboard sound-shaping eliminates the need for mic swaps and wasted time. Jump from crisp to smooth to ribbon-like sonics at the flip of a switch. Take the edge off harsh overheads, or warm up a bright piano. Add picking articulation to an acoustic guitar, or perfectly capture a string quartet, all at the flip of a switch.
• The signal path is hand-populated with high-resolution, low-distortion polypropylene capacitors and resistors, built around a US-made JFET for articulate, uncolored, and high-impact performance.
• Designed and tested in Silicon Valley, California, this V2 version of the microphone offers an improved capsule design that provides better protection in less-than-ideal circumstances.

• The hand-tuned 17mm capsules provide transparent, lifelike sound with a musical blend of transient response and natural compression. This makes the LA-120 V2 well suited for use on drum overheads, percussion, acoustic guitar, and piano.
• The cardioid capsules will focus each microphone’s attention directly to where it is pointed, reducing the overall sound of a room in a recording. The omnidirectional capsules allow the sound of a room or other off-axis instrumentation to be captured naturally and with uncolored authenticity.
• Add optional in-line pads (available separately) to allow the LA-120s dynamic range and depth to be fully utilized on high SPL sound sources like toms, snare drums, and more.