Lauten Audio LA-320 V2 - Twin-Tone Tube Microphone
The Lauten Audio LA-320 V2 is a revolutionary twin-tone tube condenser microphone designed to give you the best of both vintage and modern sound. Whether you're looking for the warmth and body of a classic tube microphone or the clarity and presence of a contemporary model, the LA-320 V2 lets you switch between the two at the flip of a switch, making it an incredibly versatile tool for any recording studio.
Unlike traditional tube microphones that require an extensive signal chain to sound their best, the LA-320 V2 has been engineered to deliver powerful, musical sound straight into your audio interface. Featuring a custom-built 32mm transducer and a hand-soldered tube circuit, the LA-320 V2 offers the gentle compression and balanced tone associated with vintage microphones, all in a modern, user-friendly design.
Each LA-320 V2 is crafted with high-quality components to ensure long-lasting performance, including high-resolution, low-distortion polypropylene capacitors, resistors, and a dual triode vacuum tube. The result is a microphone that captures every nuance of your sound with clarity and fullness, without the delicate noise floor often found in vintage designs.
Key Features:
- Professional large diaphragm vacuum tube condenser microphone
- Two-tube sounds in one: classic warmth or modern clarity at the flip of a switch
- Custom-crafted 32mm capsule designed to impart gentle compression and balance
- 1-inch gold sputtered diaphragm for clear, crisp, and full sound
- Cardioid polar pattern for focused capture and reduced room noise
- Vintage-inspired transformer balanced output for rich sound
- Includes high-cut filter to tame bright sources and low-cut filter to remove rumble
- Comes with spider shock mount, 5-pin tube mic cable, and durable hard case
- Custom, stable power supply with selectable mains voltage (100V to 240V)
Specifications:
- Type: 1-inch dual large diaphragm pressure gradient transducer microphone
- Polar Pattern: Cardioid
- Circuit: Vacuum tube with transformer balanced output
- Frequency Range: 20Hz - 20kHz
- Dynamic Range: 120dB minimum
- Impedance: 200 ohms
- Max SPL: 130dB @ 1000Hz (less than 0.5% THD)
- Self-Noise Level: 17 dB-A
- Sensitivity: 14mV/Pa (@ 1kHz, 74dB SPL)
- Special Features: Selectable, independent 120Hz low-cut & 12kHz high-cut filters
- Connector: 5-pin XLR (PSU to microphone), 3-pin XLR (PSU to preamp)
- Power Requirement: Custom power supply (switchable 100V to 240V)
- Product Code: LA-320
The Lauten Audio LA-320 V2 is perfect for a wide range of applications, from vocals and acoustic instruments to electric guitars and drums. With its dual-tone capabilities and unique tube design, the LA-320 V2 delivers professional-grade sound that fits seamlessly into any recording setup.
