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The LA-220 is a two-tone FET microphone that allows you to choose between the warmth of a classic microphone and the clarity of a modern microphone at the flip of a switch. Traditional microphones were made for a signal chain that you don't have, so Lauten Audio designed the LA-220 to sound great without it. Centred around a custom-made Lauten Audio capsule and hand-soldered circuit path, this unique microphone design gives you the musical colour and gentle compression associated with classic signal chains but straight into your audio interface.

Two Mics in One
Choose between modern clarity and classic warmth at the flip of a switch. Is something too bright? Flip a switch. Too dark? Flip a switch. The LA-220's onboard analog sound-shaping eliminates the need for mic swaps and downtime, which means you can focus on the main thing...making music. Capture vocals with presence and punch or an electric guitar without any annoying high-end sizzle effortlessly.

Custom Capsule
The LA-220 utilises the same capsule as its larger tube sibling, the LA-320. Unlike traditional capsule designs, the hand-tuned 32mm transducer naturally imparts gentle compression and balance to any sound source, making it ideal for use in an array of string, percussion, and vocal applications.

Classic Sound Without the Signal Chain
The LA-220 isn't flat - it sounds like music. We believe every Lauten Audio microphone should stand on its own and make your life easier. Does the LA-220 sound great with a fancy signal chain? You bet! Does it need one to deliver powerful, present sound? Nope.

What's Inside Matters
Hand-soldered with high resolution, low distortion polypropylene capacitors and resistors, a US-made ultra-low noise JFET, and a vintage-inspired output transformer. The result is a crisp, clear, mix-ready sound brimming with life.

Specifications
Type: Transformer-balanced FET condenser
Capsule: 32mm centre-terminated pressure gradient
Polar Patterns: Cardioid
Freq. Response: 20Hz-20KHz
High Pass: Flat / 120Hz
Low Pass: Flat / 12kHz
Dynamic Range: 120dB minimum
Max. SPL: 0.5%THD@1000Hz: 130dB​
Impedance: 200 ohms
Self-noise level: 15dB-A
Sensitivity: 16mV/Pa -40dB (0dB=1V/Pa 1KHz)
Connector: 3-pin XLR
Power: Requires 48v Phantom Power
Box Dimensions: 5 x 10 x 10"
Weight: 3.9 lbs
Mic W/ Mount Weight: 1lb 9oz

Includes
- LA-220
- Spider Shock Mount
- Microphone Bag
- QuickStart Guide
- Registration Card