{"id":1673,"date":"2019-03-25T23:19:31","date_gmt":"2019-03-25T23:19:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pdbmusic.com\/?p=1673"},"modified":"2019-03-25T23:20:36","modified_gmt":"2019-03-25T23:20:36","slug":"lauten-audio-ls-308-mic-now-shipping","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pdbmusic.com\/index.php\/2019\/03\/lauten-audio-ls-308-mic-now-shipping\/","title":{"rendered":"Lauten Audio “LS-308” Mic Now Shipping"},"content":{"rendered":"

Unique LS-308 is a noise rejecting, high-dynamic range mic\u2014a \u2018problem solver\u2019 for challenging recording situations when isolation is essential<\/strong><\/p>\n

Lauten Audio announced the unique LS-308 large diaphragm condenser instrument microphone from \"400-LS308<\/a>its \u201cSynergy Series\u201d is now shipping. The new LS-308 mic features extreme levels of noise rejection and is specifically designed as a \u2018problem solver\u2019 tool for challenging recording situations when isolation is needed but difficult to achieve. The announcement comes only months after shipping the Synergy Series LS-208 ($599.00 USD)<\/em> front-address condenser microphone to dealers worldwide. The new LS-308 microphone has an estimated street price of $499.00 USD.<\/p>\n

Unique to the LS-308, and any large diaphragm condenser microphone in history, is its 270 degrees of side and rear off-axis rejection, reducing ambient sound from nearby sources by up to 25dB. This rejection is achieved because of Lauten Audio\u2019s unique dual, large-diaphragm pressure gradient transducer element design, in combination with its specially designed circuit. This makes the LS-308 a very specific tool for recording engineers, perfect for rejection of other instruments, crowds, etc., in a live studio or on-stage recording and sound reinforcement applications, or even multi-person close-proximity vocal dialogue in noisy broadcast environments.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe LS-308 large diaphragm condenser microphone is a highly unique tool for engineers and that\u2019s not just fluff\u2026Everyone I\u2019ve been in the studio with who has used it is astonished at the rejection and highly focused polar pattern. Imagine capturing the unique tones from each \u00bc-inch movement of the mic on the speaker of a guitar amp. This is a microphone that any engineer will find some new and exciting way to capture a sound source\u2014I can guarantee you they haven\u2019t had a mic like this before. I believe every studio or live touring act that\u2019s capturing guitar amps or drums is going to need at least two of these. Just check out the video we released, we\u2019re not faking anything,\u201c says Lauten Audio founder Brian Loudenslager, see the LS-308 microphone video here: http:\/\/bit.ly\/Synergy47<\/a><\/p>\n

The LS-308 can handle sound pressure levels of 135dB without the need for internal or external pre-attenuation. This unique design also allows for an ultra-wide dynamic range. Highly unique for a microphone of this type is its capability to capture the full human audio perception of 120db of dynamic range. Many microphones are limited to 85dB of dynamic range after compensating for self-noise. The high-dynamic range gives engineers the ability to capture brilliant recordings of highly dynamic instruments in many environments and is especially useful for capturing horns, percussion, and guitar amps.<\/p>\n

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The new mic features Independent, multi-stage, high and low-cut filters to help engineers balance recordings at the microphone and aid in successfully capturing a performance and reducing the need for mixing. The 2-stage low-cut (50 and 120Hz) filters reduce low-end rumble and proximity effect in voice applications. The 2-stage high-cut (8kHz & 10kHz) filters help tame bright instruments and high frequencies. Because of the challenge of rejecting high frequencies, the 8kHz high-cut also helps achieve the greatest amount of rejection.<\/p>\n

The LS-308 requires 48V phantom power and features a JFET transistor circuit with a transformer-based balanced output and a second-order cardioid pattern. The new mic is constructed from high-quality components found in high-end studio condenser microphones, yet it is built and packaged to withstand the rigors of broadcast and touring. It features internally shock mounted condenser elements to help reduce mechanical shock and vibrations.<\/p>\n

The new microphone comes very nicely equipped with accessories. It includes a detachable side mounted arm with 135 degrees of movement, a threaded hard mount with an adjustable elbow, and an extra-large windscreen that covers the mic\u2019s entire head, all which fit into the included hard case with the LS-308 microphone.<\/p>\n

The LS-308 \u2018problem solver\u2019 microphone excels in difficult recording environments:<\/p>\n