Lauten Audio Tom Mic Large-Diaphragm FET Condenser Microphone

Toms, Not Cymbals

Lauten Audio's bleed-blocking head design and dual-bias circuitry work together to provide the Tom Mic with up to 28 dB of off-axis rejection. This means crisp, clear tom sounds with far less cymbal bleed than a traditional dynamic or condenser microphone.

Super-Powered Supercardioid Capsule

Whether stand or rim-mounted, the Tom Mic's newly designed supercardioid capsule is hand-tuned and vibration resistant to ensure a powerful balance of transient, body, and tone while minimizing inharmonic overtones from neighboring drums and tuning inconsistencies.

Find Your Place

Because of its unique design, the Tom Mic is ideal for a wide array of placement positions. From the slap and isolation of proximity to the lifelike sonics of separation, each placement position offers a wealth of new sonic possibilities. It's also great on resonant heads as well.

Switch It Up

The Tom Mic's filters impact the overall performance of the microphone and play a critical role in its overall sonic versatility.

• Flat high cut: the mic's frequency response boosts from 1 to 2 kHz, dips sharply at 3 kHz for snap, then rises around 5 kHz for smack and attack. Sensitivity is also reduced from 9 through 14 kHz to minimize the sizzle and harshness of cymbal bleed.
• 12 kHz high cut: reduces perceived attack from overly bright tom strikes for a slightly rounder and more balanced note. This setting is also helpful for bringing up the perceived body of a floor tom while further reducing bleed from the surrounding cymbals.
• 5 kHz high cut: minimizes bleed in harsh environments while preserving the essential impact and tone of a tom. This setting allows you to reintroduce presence and attack through post-EQ without accentuating unwanted high-frequency elements.
• Flat low cut: allows all low-frequency information generated by a rack or floor to pass through the Tom Mic's dual-bias circuitry unaltered.
• 80 Hz low cut: gently reduces low-frequency buildup while improving perceived clarity from each note. This setting enables toms to stand out in a mix without sacrificing density and low end.
• 140 Hz low cut: significantly reduces low-frequency buildup while enhancing the perceived impact and clarity of each note. This setting is particularly useful in close-mic applications where toms need to assertively cut through a dense mix with precision and clarity.

Lauten Audio Ls-508 Specs

Element Type	Condenser
Polar Pattern	Supercardioid
Controls	Low Cut/HPF
Frequency Response	20 Hz to 20 kHz
Maximum SPL	135 dB (1 kHz, .5% THD)
Analog Output	1x XLR 3-Pin Male
Power Sources	Phantom Power

Sound Field	Mono
Element Type	Condenser
Diaphragm	1.3" / 32 mm
Polar Pattern	Supercardioid
Orientation	Side Address
Circuitry	Solid-State (FET)
Pad	No
High-Pass Filter	12 kHz 5 kHz 80 Hz 140 Hz
Filter & EQ	Low-Cut Filter: 80 Hz / 140 Hz High-Cut Filter: 5 kHz / 12 kHz
Gain Adjustment	No
Controls	Low Cut/HPF

Frequency Response	20 Hz to 20 kHz
Maximum SPL	135 dB (1 kHz, .5% THD)
Off-Axis Rejection	28 dB
Dynamic Range	135 dB (Min Gain)
Equivalent Noise Level	15 dB (A-Weighted)

Analog Output

1x XLR 3-Pin Male

Power Sources	Phantom Power
Operating Voltage	48 V

Color	Black
Mounting Thread Size	5/8"-27 Female
Dimensions	H: 5.2 x W: 4.2" / H: 13.1 x W: 10.6 cm (with Mount)
Weight	15.9 oz / 450 g (with Mount)

Package Weight	1.715 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)	8.7 x 6.8 x 3.9"