Lauten Audio Clarion FC-357 – Classic FET Condenser Microphone
The Lauten Audio Clarion FC-357 is a high-end FET condenser microphone designed to capture your sound with stunning clarity, presence, and warmth. Based on vintage FET designs, Lauten has refined this microphone to include just a touch more air and sparkle in the high-end, providing a modern twist on classic microphone designs. The result is a versatile mic that excels in a variety of applications, from recording rich vocals to capturing the punch of a kick drum and the depth of a bass guitar.
Built to last and meticulously crafted for studio professionals, the Clarion FC-357 is equipped with a 28.25mm dual-large diaphragm pressure gradient transducer, ensuring exceptional detail, smooth frequency response, and a dynamic range of 120dB for capturing everything from soft whispers to loud, transient-heavy sources like drums and guitars. With selectable polar patterns including Omnidirectional, Cardioid, and Figure-8, the Clarion gives you ultimate control over how you capture sound.
This microphone is designed with a low-noise solid-state FET circuit, and its self-noise level of less than 15dB(A) ensures ultra-quiet operation, making it ideal for recording in the most demanding environments. The +10dB gain and -10dB attenuation switches provide additional flexibility for controlling signal levels and managing loud sound sources.
Key Features:
- 28.25mm dual large diaphragm pressure gradient transducer
- Selectable polar patterns: Omnidirectional, Cardioid, and Figure-8
- Low-noise solid-state FET circuit for high clarity
- Frequency range of 25Hz – 20kHz
- 120dB minimum dynamic range for detailed recordings
- Self-noise level under 15dB(A) for ultra-quiet operation
- Selectable -10dB attenuation and +10dB gain switches for versatility
- Standard 3-pin XLR connector
- Requires +48V phantom power
Specifications:
- Type: 28.25mm dual large diaphragm pressure gradient transducer
- Polar Patterns: Omnidirectional, Cardioid, Figure-8 (selectable)
- Circuit: Low-noise solid-state FET
- Frequency Range: 25Hz – 20kHz
- Dynamic Range: 120dB minimum
- Impedance: < 200 ohms
- Max SPL: 130dB @ 1000Hz (0.5% THD)
- Self-Noise Level: < 15dB(A)
- Sensitivity: 16mV/Pa (-36±2dB @ 0dB=1V/Pa, 1000Hz)
- Special Features: -10 dB attenuation and +10 dB gain switches
- Connector: 3-pin standard XLR
- Power Requirement: +48V phantom power
The Lauten Audio Clarion FC-357 is the perfect choice for professionals seeking a microphone that captures the true essence of their sound with detail, warmth, and clarity. Whether you’re recording vocals, drums, bass, or anything in between, the Clarion FC-357 will give you the versatility and high-quality sound you need for your most demanding recordings.