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Lauten Audio - LS-208

Description

The Lauten Audio LS-208 is a professional front-address large diaphragm condenser voice and instrument microphone that brings brilliance and expressiveness to broadcast, sound reinforcement, podcasting, and studio recording.

The LS-208 features a wide frequency response with a full 120dB of dynamic range and 135dB of SPL handling without the need for attenuation. The excellent off-axis rejection makes the LS-208 perfect for focusing on the sound source while reducing bleed in lively environments. Constructed from high-quality components and outfitted with frequency shaping high and low-cut filters, the LS-208 comes with a spider shock mount great for broadcast, a hard mount for tight spots, a foam windscreen to protect from plosives, and a rugged road case housing all these accessories.

Features
* Spoken Voice, Singing, and Voice-overs
* Radio Broadcasting
* Podcasting
* Highly dynamic instruments and environments
* Close micing drums and guitar amps
* Studio quality recordings nearly anywhere
* Full 120dB (135dB total) of dynamic range
* Wide frequency response and studio quality sound
* Excellent off-axis sound rejection
* Independent 2-stage low & high-cut filters
* Internally shock mounted pressure gradient condenser element
* Includes spider shock mount, hard mount, windscreen

STUDIO QUALITY ON RADIO & STAGE
The LS-208 is a professional front-address large-diaphragm condenser microphone designed for studio, live, broadcast recording and sound reinforcement. The LS-208 brings the brilliance and clarity of high-end studio microphones and combines it with the handling capabilities of a dynamic microphone.

BRILLIANT RECORDINGS
The LS-208 does not require pre-attenuation but can handle 135dB SPL due to its circuit design. Highly unique for a microphone of its type is its ability to capture a full 120db of dynamic range without the use of internal or external pre-attenuation. This gives engineers the ability to capture brilliant recordings of highly dynamic instruments and environments without sacrificing sound quality.

EXCELLENT OFF-AXIS REJECTION
The LS-208 also features excellent off-axis rejection. It will provide excellent rejection of off-axis voices, instruments, crowds, etc., making it great for live radio broadcast and podcasts, or for multi-instrument, live-studio and on-stage recording or sound reinforcement.

INDEPENDENT FILTERS
The Independent, multi-stage, high and low-cut filters help engineers balance recordings at the microphone and aid in successfully capturing the performance reducing the need for mixing. The 2-stage low-cut aids in reducing low-end rumble, muddiness, and proximity effect. The 2-stage high-cut helps tame bright instruments and high frequencies.

SHIPS FULLY ACCESSORIZED
- Spider-shock mount
- Hard mount
- Foam windscreen
- Hard case that fits all accessories

Specifications
Type: Front-Address large diaphragm pressure gradient transducer
Polar Patterns: Cardioid
Circuit: JFET transistor with transformer balanced output
Frequency Range: 20Hz-20KHz
Dynamic Range: 135dB
Impedance: > 150 ohms
SPL Handling: > 135dB (0.5% THD @1000Hz)
Self-noise Level: < 15dB-A
Sensitivity: 5mV/Pa -46dBV (0 dB=1V/Pa 1kHz)
Special Features: 50 & 120Hz low-cut; 8 & 10 kHz high-cut filters
Connector: 3-pin XLR
Power Requirement: +48v Phantom power

Weight:
Microphone only: 0.48kg (1.05lbs)
w/ shock mount: 0.79kg (1.75lbs)
w/ hard mount: 0.59kg (1.30lbs)
w/ case and accessories: 2.45kg (5.40lbs)

Dimensions:
Length: 19.05cm (7.5in)
Diameter (w/ arm): 5.3cm (1.98in)
With Shock mount
Width: 12cm (4.7in)
Depth: 12.2cm (4.8in)