Lauten Audio LS-208 Condenser Microphone

The LS-208 is a noise-rejecting condenser microphone designed for professional recording studios and live music performance, as well as podcasters, voiceover artists and YouTubers looking for the best sound quality when recording speech and vocals.

This high-fidelity replacement for classic dynamic microphones is equipped with two dedicated filters for immediate sound-shaping at source.

Record vocals and percussion with impact and clarity, or flip a switch to capture electric guitars with warmth and unprecedented realism.

In addition to its timbral flexibility, the LS-208 has the ability to withstand a staggering 135dB of SPL without internal padding, making it a uniquely powerful choice for extremely loud and dynamic sound sources.

Who are Lauten Audio?

Lauten Audio is a family-owned manufacturer of boutique, premium condenser microphones, designed and tested in sunny California (USA).

From the legendary Signature Series and the highly-flexible Series Black; to the hyper-rejective Synergy Series and bespoke Drum Series; each microphone combines Lauten's trademark sonics with problem-solving features for studio recording and live sound: precision-crafted capsules, unique multi-voicing, built-in high- and low-pass filters, and ultra-high dynamic range.

Lauten Audio Microphones continue to carve out a unique niche for recording engineers, musicians and podcasters seeking original, inspiring microphones with a unique sound, and have featured on records from the likes of Foo Fighters, Cardi B and Snarky Puppy.

Get your recording right first time with the LS-208’s built-in high- and low-pass filters (HP: Flat / 50 Hz / 120 Hz, LP: Flat / 8 kHz / 10 kHz), cutting out low-end rumble and taming harsh treble frequencies, reducing the need to apply EQ from your DAW or mixing console.

Key Features:

• Analogue Sound Shaping:
  Two dedicated filters allow for immediate sound-shaping right at the source, removing the need to change out microphones in order to get the sound you want.
• Premium Components:
  The LS-208 signal path is finalized with high-resolution, low-distortion polypropylene capacitors and resistors, a USA-made FET, and a custom wound output transformer.
• High SPL & Dynamic Range:
  The ability to withstand a staggering 135dB of SPL without internal padding makes the LS-208 a perfect choice for extremely loud and dynamic sound sources. Even at close proximity, the sound of the LS-208 remains astonishingly natural and life-like.

Specifications:

• Type: End-Address Pressure Gradient Fet Condenser
• Capsule: 32mm
• Polar Patterns: Cardoid
• Freq Response: 20HZ - 20KHZ
• Dynamic Range: 135Db Minium
• SPL: >135DB (0.5%THD@1000HZ)
• Impedance: >150 OHMS
• Self-noise Level: < 15DB-A
• Sensitivity: 5MV/PA -46DBV (ODB=1V/PA 1KHZ)
• Connector: 3-PIN XLR
• Power: 48V Phantom Power
• What’s in the box:
  - LS-208
  - Adjustable Hard Mount
  - Foam Windscreen
  - Shock Mount
  - Flight Case