Lauten Audio - Snare Mic

The Lauten Audio Snare Mic is a 4.2" FET condenser microphone specifically designed to capture the essence of the snare drum with exceptional accuracy and clarity. It represents a complete solution for drummers and sound engineers seeking the best snare sound, whether in the studio or on tour.

Design and technical specifications :
- Microphone Type: This is a pressure gradient FET (Field Effect Transistor) condenser microphone, offering a wide frequency response from 20 Hz to 20 kHz.
- Capsule and polar pattern: Fitted with a 32 mm capsule, it uses a cardioid polar pattern. This configuration is ideal for isolating the sound source (the snare drum) and minimising the capture of unwanted sounds, particularly cymbal rejection.
- High Off-Axis Rejection: With 28dB of off-axis rejection, the Snare Mic excels at isolating the sound of the snare drum, significantly reducing the 'bleed' from cymbals or other nearby instruments, making mixing much easier.
- High Sound Pressure Level (SPL) management: The microphone manages a sound pressure level (SPL) in excess of 135 dB (0.5% THD at 1000 Hz), which is essential for capturing the powerful impact of a snare drum without distortion.
- Low self-noise: Its self-noise level is less than 15 dB-A, guaranteeing a clean, clear signal, even in the quietest passages.
- Robust Construction: The solid brass head and mould-resistant dust filter protect the microphone from stick impacts, dust and debris, making it durable for the rigours of live performance and touring.
- Onboard Sound Shaping: The microphone incorporates onboard sound shaping options, providing tools for sculpting sound directly at the mic for clear, mix-ready tones with optimum phase coherence.
- Connectivity and power supply: It uses a standard 3-pin XLR connector and requires 48 V phantom power.

Benefits and ideal use cases:
- Optimal Snare Sound: The Snare Mic is specifically designed to capture the true impact, body and timbre of the snare drum, delivering a rich, well-defined sound.
- Easy to set up: Thanks to its optimised design and off-axis rejection, it can often replace a traditional multi-mic configuration for the snare drum (mic on top, mic underneath), simplifying the recording and mixing process.
- Reliable performance: Built for demanding environments, it delivers consistent performance in recording studios, live shows/touring, and home studios.
- Mix-Ready Sound: The mic's ability to deliver clear, phase-coherent sound means that less equalisation and processing is required in post-production, saving time.