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| UK & Europe | EU Standard | Gear4music Standard | Gear4music Optional |
|---|---|---|---|
| Return Period | 14 days | 30 days | up to 180 days |
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Key Features
The Lauten Audio LS-308 is perfect for recording in challenging environments where isolation is essential. With an impressive 270 degrees of off-axis rejection, this side-address FET condenser microphone excels at capturing loud, impactful sources while rejecting background noise. It's capable of handling high sound pressure levels (up to 135dB), making it ideal for recording electric guitars, drums, and other demanding instruments.
Product Ref: 313543
The Lauten Audio LS-308 offers 270° off-axis rejection, making it a top choice for situations where isolation is critical. Whether you're recording in front of a live drum kit or working in a noisy studio environment, the LS-308 ensures that bleed from other sound sources is minimised. This is especially useful for capturing clear, focused recordings of loud instruments, such as electric guitars or snares, without interference from other sounds in the room. With this level of isolation, there's less need for time-consuming retracking or overdubbing, allowing for a more streamlined recording process.
The LS-308 is built to handle up to 135dB of sound pressure level (SPL) without internal padding, making it almost impossible to overload. This capability is typically reserved for dynamic microphones, but Lauten Audio has engineered the LS-308 to capture even the loudest sound sources, such as electric guitars or close-miked drums, with ease. Its wide dynamic range makes it an ideal tool for high-volume sessions, where standard microphones might struggle to keep up.
Though designed as a condenser microphone, the LS-308 delivers a sound profile similar to a ribbon mic, offering a rich, smooth character that’s perfect for certain styles of music or sound design. Its dark, classic timbre adds warmth to recordings, without the delicate nature typically associated with ribbon microphones.
This gives you the best of both worlds - the sound quality you want with the durability you need for live and studio settings. Additionally, the LS-308 features two onboard analog filters, allowing you to quickly adjust the sound to suit your recording needs. These filters make it easy to control low-end rumble or high-end harshness right at the source, ensuring a more polished final product.
The LS-308’s internal components are carefully selected to provide high-quality sound and long-lasting reliability. Its signal path is populated with low-distortion polypropylene capacitors and resistors, alongside a US-made low-noise FET and custom-wound output transformer. These premium components ensure that the microphone performs well under demanding conditions, offering clean, accurate recordings with minimal distortion. With its robust construction and attention to detail, the LS-308 is built to handle the rigours of both live performance and studio recording, making it a valuable tool for any serious sound engineer or musician.
