The LA-120 is a transformerless condenser microphone with world-class transparency and sonic flexibility. This uniquely configurable design is equipped with analog sound-shaping onboard and includes interchangeable Cardioid and Omni capsules for added flexibility. Unlike traditional microphone designs that utilize a transformer to introduce color and saturation, the LA-120 is built around a US-made JFET to capture the vibrance and character of a sound with unprecedented realism and authenticity.  

MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE
The LA-120’s onboard sound-shaping eliminates the need for mic swaps and wasted time. Jump from crisp to smooth to ribbon-like sonics at the flip of a switch. Take the edge off harsh overheads, or warm up a bright piano. Add picking articulation to an acoustic guitar or perfectly capture a string quartet, all at the flip of a switch.
 
CUSTOM CAPSULES
Our hand-tuned 17mm capsules provide transparent, lifelike sound with a musical blend of transient response and natural compression. This makes the LA-120 an ideal choice for use on drum overheads, percussion, acoustic guitar, and piano. 
 
OMNI & CARDIOID POLAR PATTERNS
Cardioid capsules will focus each microphone’s attention directly to where it is pointed, reducing the overall sound of a room in a recording. Omnidirectional capsules allow the sound of a room or other off-axis instrumentation to be captured naturally and with uncolored authenticity.
 
TRANSFORMERLESS TRANSPARENCY
The LA-120 signal path is hand-populated with high-resolution, low-distortion polypropylene capacitors and resistors, built around a US-made JFET for articulate, uncolored, and high-impact performance.
 
HIGH SPL ASSISTANCE (OPTIONAL)
We designed the LA-120s to excel in numerous applications, but you may want to use them on something extra loud. The optional in-line pads allow the LA-120s dynamic range and depth to be fully utilized on high SPL sound sources like toms, snare drums, and more.
 
DESIGNED & TESTED IN SILICON VALLEY, CA
Each LA-120 is lovingly designed and built to last a lifetime by the Lauten Audio family.
 
In The Box:

• 2x LA-120 Microphone Bodies
• 2x Cardioid Capsules
• 2x Omni Capsules
• 2x Stand Mounts
• 2x Windscreens
• QuickStart Guide
• Registration Card

Key Features:

• Small-diaphragm transformerless FET condenser mic
• Ideal for capturing vibrant character and transients
• Includes interchangeable cardioid and omni capsules
• Ultra-low-noise USA-made JFET amplifier
• Lowpass filter (switchable between 10kHz and 15kHz)
• Highpass filter (switchable between 50Hz and 150Hz)
• Perfect for spaced pair, XY, and ORTF stereo mic techniques
• Capsule: 17mm pressure gradient
• Frequency response: 20Hz–20kHz
• Dynamic range: 120dB minimum
• Max. SPL: 130dB (0.5%THD@1000Hz)
• Impedance: <200 ohms
• Self-noise level: <15dB-A
• Sensitivity: 10mV/Pa -40dB (0dB=1V/Pa 1kHz)
• Connector: 3-pin XLR
• Requires 48v phantom power
• Mic clips and foam wind filters included
• Optional 10dB pads allow for miking of higher SPL sources