Lauten Audio LS-208 Large-diaphragm End-address Condenser Microphone

Name: Lauten Audio LS-208 Large-diaphragm End-address Condenser Microphone
Brand: Lauten Audio
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End-address Large-diaphragm Condenser Microphone with Highpass and Lowpass Filters

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Dynamic Mic Handling with Studio Condenser Sound

The Lauten Audio LS-208 is a end-address large-diaphragm condenser mic that excels in studio, broadcast, and live applications alike. Benefit from a wide frequency response, expansive dynamic range, and impressive SPL handling. Beyond that, built-in highpass and lowpass filters enable you to capture sound with exceptional quality — right at the source. You also get a custom spider shockmount, hard-mount, foam windscreen, and road case. The LS-208 gives you dynamic mic handling, along with high-end studio condenser sound quality.

Capture great sound right at the source

The LS-208 makes capturing great sound effortless. Built-in highpass and lowpass filters give you all the frequency shaping you need. You also get 135dB of SPL handling — no internal or external attenuation required. Whether you need to filter out rumble, room tone, or high-frequency background noise, or simply have a loud source, the LS-208 makes recording easy. At Sweetwater, we appreciate being able to get it right at the source without the need for external gear — it makes field interviews and other location recordings a breeze.

Lauten Audio LS-208 Features:

End-address large-diaphragm condenser mic
Offers dynamic mic handling with high-end studio condenser sound quality
Excels in studio, broadcast, and live applications alike
Built-in highpass and lowpass filters give you all the frequency shaping you need
135dB of SPL handling accommodates loud sources
Includes a custom spider shockmount, hard-mount, foam windscreen, and road case

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Tech Specs

Microphone Type: Condenser
Polar Pattern: Cardioid
Diaphragm Size: 1.25" (32mm)
Frequency Range: 20Hz-20kHz
Max SPL: 135dB SPL
Output Impedance: 150 ohms
Sensitivity: 5mV/Pa (-46dBV)
Self Noise: 15dB A weighted
Low Cut Filter: 50Hz, 120Hz
Connector: XLR
Features: 8kHz, 10kHz High-cut Filters
Color: Black
Power Source: 48V phantom power
Dimensions: 7.5" x 1.98"
Weight: 1.05 lbs.
Included Accessories: Shockmount, Hardshell Case, Windscreen
Manufacturer Part Number: LS208002

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A quick pic of my intents and purposes for the WONDEROUS --- LS 208. Certainly I've waited well over 40 years for this setup for my solo and duo acoustic Early American Roots music. Absolute studio quality sound no matter whether in the studio, coffee houses, house of worship and or street busking. My headroom is amazing outstanding. Certainly not excluding the startling audio quality of the LS 208 all through the dynamic range in all situations.
Guys,you've made my music efforts over the years finally reach my hopes and expectations. I knew what I wanted/needed, and so did you.

The great off axis rejection of the 208 is masterful and critical for this long awaited dream. The harp setup is a "Blows Me Away Productions", 'Bulletini' mic in a BMAP "Rackit" mount. The Rackit really isolates the harmonica wonderfully to prevent extraneous audio from entering the LS 208. Couple that with the nature of the 208, and, MAN OH MAN WOW. Do I ever get true to life audio without cross racket.

Again. Lauten Audio is heroic in my book.

I have a great musician friend who loves Lauten. This microphone came as recommendation from him. I'm primarily a videographer/photographer and needed a better option for voiceover. I did quite a bit of research on my own and found other more commonly recommended mics... but they were either dynamic mics... and for my purposes and setup would have required a cloud lifter and different interface (more $)... or weren't particularly flattering to my voice. I emailed Lauten with questions and the President of the company emailed me back with answers. He recommended the 208. We exchanged a number of emails... always courteous, prompt, and helpful. He assured me that if I purchased a Lauten and didn't like it I was welcome to return it no questions asked. I bit the bullet but was still trepidatious. The microphone finally arrived and I'm still astounded. It's perfect for my modestly treated space... it rejects off-axis very well... and makes it a breeze to record clean and clear narration. I can honestly say this mic was the first to give me the impression I could myself make legitimate professional voiceover. It provides options for sound shaping that work with even my small interface and setup. I couldn't be happier. Thanks also to Cliff at Sweetwater for stellar customer service and help in selecting an XLR cable!

I originally purchased the LS-208 for Tracking vocals with a singer in the same room as a drum kit and it works great. It feels like a condensor version of an SM7. The bottom end seems big and it is more sensitive to transients, but still has the isolation. What I did not expect was for it to be great on electric guitar. With this mic alone I can achieve the same sound like an SM57 and a Royer R122 two mic setup. The upper mids are voiced higher than a 57, but I typically like more 4-6Khz on my guitars high end and never feel I am lacking the 2-3Khz bite where the 57 shines. For me, this more vocally voiced response is more musical. Having said that, the LS-208 serves me well on all the instruments I would typically mic with an SM57. It's a drop-in replacement that sounds more the sound of Electric Guitars and Snares on a record.

As with most people who record drums, there has been a standard we all went for to mic the snare. But not now! I bought 2 of of the Lauten Audio LS_208 for the top and bottom of my snare. In a comparison, the LS 208 had much more body, and fullness than other mics. I was actually recording the same sound I heard while playing the drum. On the bottom of the snare the sound was true to what was happening, not the usual buzz sound that is common. Big improvement. Plus it can take any volume level that it is given. I recommend this mic to anyone looking to up their game in the drum recording department.

First, I rarely write reviews, but as someone that has gone through dozens of different mic iterations over the years, I'm compelled to let you know how great this mic performs for my purposes, which is strictly voiceover. I have been a professional, fulltime VO guy since 2004. Since then, I have owned a Neumann U87, Neumann TLM 103, Pearlman TM-1, Gefell M930, Gefell MT71, Soyuz 019 Fet, Manley Ref C, Sennheiser 416, Sony C80, Soundelux U195 and a handful of other boutique-style mics, I can say that the LS-208 has managed to rise to the top of the heap and will remain my daily driver. Those other mics shined in some ways but the Lauten performs consistently for every style I've needed it to...Commercial, Narration, Promo, Character, it just sounds so good in all those applications. I don't work out of an expensive studio but I like to think I have a fairly professionally treated space, yet, I have struggled with other mics picking up unwanted resonances making the post processing much more time consuming and ultimately sounding "over processed" in many instances. With the LS-208, it sounds so excellent right from the start and very little is needed to get the VO ready to be sent out the door. My chain is: Lauten LS-208, Vintech X73i (hardware) preamp, Light tracking with the Tube Tech CL1b and then into my plug ins...just the fabfilter Pro3 EQ and Omni Channel and that's it!...fantastic results! Even though the mic has plenty of top end, de-essing is rarely needed because it's such a pleasing top end. I can't believe how excellent this mic sounds for everything I throw at it. I do use the specialty pop filter you guys sell and I think it sounds better than the stock pop filter and, since it is quite low gain (and I don't want to drive too much Neve-y saturation from my preamp) I also employ a Triton FEThead...which makes it perfect for every style of read...from intimate to explosive. This mic is the best mic I've ever used and the only time I would consider a new mic would be if this one gets damaged and I needed a new LS-208!...brilliant!