Lauten Audio

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The Lauten Audio Tom Mic is a groundbreaking microphone that finally gives your toms their own dedicated large-diaphragm condenser. Whether you’re tracking a jazz quartet or rocking out with a metal band, the LS-508 Tom Mic captures the power and definition of rack and floor toms like no other mic can. Its innovative design focuses squarely on highlighting the commanding presence of these often-overlooked drums, capturing larger-than-life, drummer-perspective sound that’s powerful and responsive.

Lauten Audio Tom Mic Frequency Response

A Frequency Response Tailored to Toms

At last, you can record toms with a mic that’s purpose-built to flatter their tone. The Tom Mic’s unique frequency response complements the attack and body of toms, rather than fighting against their sound. A gentle boost between 1–2kHz enhances the initial snap, while a dip at 3kHz tames harsh overtones. The response then rises again around 5kHz to bring out the smack and attack you crave. Say goodbye to struggling with EQ just to achieve a workable sound—the Tom Mic gets your tone just right from the get-go.

Lauten Audio Tom Mic Supercardioid Polar Pattern

Keep Cymbals Out of Your Tom Sound

With a supercardioid polar pattern and up to 28dB of off-axis rejection, the Tom Mic excels at isolating your toms from surrounding drums and cymbals. Its bleed-blocking head design and Lauten’s award-winning dual-bias circuitry work in tandem to provide exceptional focus. You’ll be amazed at how little cymbal bleed comes through, allowing you to crank up your tom levels without washing out the mix. At last, your toms can shine without battling cymbal spill, and it all happens at the source without the use of additional processors.

Lauten Audio Tom Mic Analog Filters

Customize the Attack and Tone

Not all toms are created equal, which is why Lauten Audio’s Tom Mic features onboard analog filters to further shape its response. Use the “Flat High Cut” setting to capture crisp attack and snap in the upper mids and highs, just as the transducer’s frequency curve is tuned out of the box. Engage the 12kHz filter to tame overly bright toms for a rounder, more balanced note, or flip to the 5kHz high cut to minimize harsh crosstalk in loud environments. The Lauten Audio Tom Mic also includes 80Hz and 140Hz low-cut filters to remove excess rumble for a tight, focused sound that accentuates punchiness. The LS-508’s ability to musically rebalance attack and body at the turn of a switch gives you total control over your tom tone.

Lauten Audio Tom Mic Swivel Mount

Built Tough for Studio and Stage

With its solid brass headframe and protective mildew-resistant dust filter, the Tom Mic is engineered to withstand the rigors of the studio and stage. Stick hits, dust and debris are no match for this rugged microphone. Plus, an articulating swivel mount ensures flexible positioning no matter where you need to place it around the kit. From the slap of proximity to the separation of distant miking, the Lauten Tom Mic opens up new sonic possibilities for capturing toms.

Upgrade your tom tone with a mic that’s built from the ground up to reproduce these powerful drums in all their glory. Equipped with the Lauten Audio Tom Mic, you’ll finally be able to showcase your toms with unrivaled clarity and detail, all while avoiding the various headaches associated with capturing a quality close-miked drum recording. Visit your local Guitar Center today and hear the difference a dedicated tom condenser makes.

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  • Custom-designed condenser mic captures pure tom tones
  • Onboard analog shaping tailors attack and body
  • Supercardioid capsule with 28dB off-axis rejection minimizes cymbal bleed
  • Solid brass and mildew-resistant construction for durability

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  • Type: Side-address pressure gradient FET condenser
  • Capsule: 3 2mm
  • Polar Patterns: Supercardioid
  • Freq. Response: 20Hz–20KHz
  • High Pass Filter: Flat / 80Hz / 140Hz
  • Low Pass Filter: Flat / 5kHz / 12kHz
  • Dynamic Range: 135dB minimum
  • SPL Handling: >135dB (0.5%THD@1000Hz)
  • Impedance: >150 ohms
  • Self-noise level: < 15dB-A
  • Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 79dB
  • Sensitivity: -58.0dBV/Pa (0dB=1V/Pa 1kHz)
  • Connector: 3-pin XLR
  • Power: Requires 48v Phantom Power
  • Dimensions: 127 x 60 mm (mic only) 131 x 106 mm (with mount)
  • Weight: 348g (mic only) 450g (with mount)

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