Lauten Audio LA-120 V2 Small-diaphragm Condenser Microphone Pair Reviews
The Lauten Audio LA-120 V2 pair offers world-class transparency, thanks to its transformerless design, as well as outstanding sonic flexibility, courtesy of onboard frequency-shaping filters. This small-diaphragm condenser microphone pair boasts hand-tuned 17mm capsules, yielding true-to-life sound with exceptional transient response, with just enough natural compression to make your source sit effortlessly in a mix. The LA-120 V2 pair also includes interchangeable cardioid and omni capsules, enabling you to tailor the mics to your individual application. You'll find this pair to be ideal for capturing acoustic guitars, strings, brass, percussion, and many other sources with fast transients — they also perform admirably as drum overheads. At Sweetwater, we've found that this set of Lauten Audio LA-120 V2 microphones is perfect for spaced pair, XY, and ORTF stereo mic techniques.
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High Audio Performance in an Affordable Package
The Lauten Audio LA120 is a small diameter condenser microphone that comes with interchangeable Cardioid and Omnidirectional pickup capsules. The amplifier body includes high pass and low pass filters that are primarily useful for ambient noise control. The performance of the Cardioid capsule is excellent and will be useful for a wide range of instrumental applications. The frequency response is relatively flat and the capturing of dynamic detail is excellent.
The Omnidirectional capsule features a smooth high frequency response and a high degree of sensitivity. Omni response pattern microphones are often used for room mics and the recording of acoustic musical ensembles. Books have been written about techniques and approaches for recording chamber music and orchestral performances using omnidirectional microphones. The Lauten Audio LA 120 V2 is an affordable and effective way to apply classical recording techniques on your acoustic music projects. Adding a 40mm acoustic sphere (from the aftermarket) improves the versatility of the Omni pickup pattern in a variety of recording scenarios.
The Luaten Audio LA 120 V2 microphone set represents a good value, offing high audio performance in a wallet friendly package.
