LAUTEN AUDIO LA-120 V2 Pair Of Fet Condenser Microphones W/ Cardioid & Omni Capsules

LA-120 V2

Pair of FET Condenser Microphone

WORLD-CLASS CONFIGURABILITY AND TRANSIENT RESPONSE 

The LA-120 is a transformerless condenser microphone with world-class transparency and sonic flexibility. This uniquely configurable design is equipped with analog sound-shaping onboard and includes interchangeable Cardioid and Omni capsules for added flexibility. Unlike traditional microphone designs that utilize a transformer to introduce color and saturation, the LA-120 is built around a US-made JFET to capture the vibrance and character of a sound with unprecedented realism and authenticity.

IDEAL FOR USE ON 

• Drum Overheads 
• Acoustic Guitar 
• Piano 
• Stringed Instruments 
• Choir

MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE

The LA-120’s onboard sound-shaping eliminates the need for mic swaps and wasted time. Jump from crisp to smooth to ribbon-like sonics at the flip of a switch. Take the edge off harsh overheads, or warm up a bright piano. Add picking articulation to an acoustic guitar or perfectly capture a string quartet, all at the flip of a switch.

CUSTOM CAPSULES

Our hand-tuned 17mm capsules provide transparent, lifelike sound with a musical blend of transient response and natural compression. This makes the LA-120 an ideal choice for use on drum overheads, percussion, acoustic guitar, and piano.

OMNI & CARDIOID POLAR PATTERNS

Cardioid capsules will focus each microphone’s attention directly to where it is pointed, reducing the overall sound of a room in a recording. Omnidirectional capsules allow the sound of a room or other off-axis instrumentation to be captured naturally and with uncolored authenticity.

TRANSFORMERLESS TRANSPARENCY

The LA-120 signal path is hand-populated with high-resolution, low-distortion polypropylene capacitors and resistors, built around a US-made JFET for articulate, uncolored, and high-impact performance.

HIGH SPL ASSISTANCE (OPTIONAL)

We designed the LA-120s to excel in numerous applications, but you may want to use them on something extra loud. The optional in-line pads allow the LA-120s dynamic range and depth to be fully utilized on high SPL sound sources like toms, snare drums, and more.

DESIGNED & TESTED IN SILICON VALLEY, CA

Each LA-120 is lovingly designed and built to last a lifetime by the Lauten Audio family.

IN THE BOX 

• 2x LA-120 Microphone Bodies 
• 2x Cardioid Capsules 
• 2x Omni Capsules 
• 2x Stand Mounts 
• 2x Windscreens 
• QuickStart Guide 
• Registration Card

OPTIONAL ACCESSORY (RECOMMENDED) 

• LA-120 -10dB in-line pads

SPECIFICATIONS 

• Type: Transformerless condenser 
• Capsule: 17mm pressure gradient 
• Polar Patterns: Cardioid & Omnidirectional 
• Freq. Response: 20Hz-20KHz 
• High Pass: Flat / 50Hz / 120Hz 
• Low Pass: Flat / 15kHz / 10kHz 
• Dynamic Range: 120dB minimum 
• Max. SPL: 0.5%THD@1000Hz: 130dB 
• Impedance: <200 ohms 
• Self-noise level: < 15dB-A 
• Sensitivity: 10mV/Pa -40dB (0dB=1V/Pa 1KHz) 
• Connector: 3-pin XLR 
• Power: Requires 48v Phantom Power 
• Box Dimensions: 4” x 10” x 10” 
• Weight: 2.7lbs 
• Mic W/ Mount Weight (Each): 6oz