With its end-address form, premium internals, and onboard sound shaping options, the Lauten Audio LS-208 is a large-diaphragm cardioid condenser microphone that offers studio-class tone in place of a dynamic mic, whether used on vocals or instruments, in the studio or on the stage. The high-pass filter (50 or 120 Hz) lets you control bass buildup, while the low-pass filter (8 or 10 kHz) is ideal for softening overly bright or harsh sounds. Since the LS-208 is capable of capturing SPLs up to 135 dB cleanly and without clipping, you can confidently put it in front of a guitar cab or up-close on a snare.
To keep undesired noise to a minimum, the 1.3" condenser capsule is internally shockmounted, and the external shockmount further isolates the mic from stand-borne vibrations and rumble. The cardioid polar pattern reduces stage bleed and room noise by rejecting off-axis sound behind the mic. Furthermore, a foam windscreen is included to lessen noise from breaths, vocal plosives, and gusts of air from speakers. The supplied flight case makes the LS-208 a great companion for the road. Like other solid-state condensers, this mic requires 48V phantom power.
- Internally shockmounted 1.3" large-diaphragm condenser
- End-address design like traditional dynamic mics
- High-resolution, low-distortion polypropylene capacitors and resistors, USA-made FET, and custom-wound output transformer
- Cardioid polar pattern reduces background noise
- High-pass filter at 50 or 120 Hz
- Low-pass filter at 8 or 10 kHz
- Handles SPLs up to 135 dB without distortion
- XLR 3-pin output
- Requires 48V phantom power