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LS-208 Overview and Operation Manual – Version 1.0 

COPYRIGHT 2018 LAUTEN AUDIO 

 

Summary 

 

The Lauten Audio LS-208 is a professional front-address large diaphragm condenser voice and 

instrument microphone offering excellent versatility and the recording quality of high-end studio 

microphones.  The LS-208 will capture the brilliance and expressiveness of any source in broadcast, 

sound reinforcement, and studio recording. It features a wide frequency response with a full 120dB of 

dynamic range and 135dB of SPL handling without the need for attenuation. With its excellent off-axis 

rejection it’s excellent for focusing on the source and reducing bleed in multi-source live environments. 

Constructed from high-quality components and outfitted with frequency shaping high and low-cut 

filters, the LS-208 comes with a spider shock mount great for broadcast, a hard mount for tight spots, a 

foam windscreen to protect from plosives, and a rugged road case housing all these accessories. 

The LS-208 is a great choice for  

 

Spoken Voice, and Singing 

 

Radio broadcasting 

 

Podcast and Voice-overs 

 

Highly dynamic instruments and environments 

 

Close micing drums and guitar amps 

 

Studio quality recordings nearly anywhere 

 

 

Summary of Contents for LS-208

Page 1: ...LS 208 Overview and Operation Manual Version 1 0 COPYRIGHT 2018 LAUTEN AUDIO LS 208 Front Address Large Diaphragm Condenser Voice Instrument Microphone PRODUCT OVERVIEW OPERATION MANUAL ...

Page 2: ...B of SPL handling without the need for attenuation With its excellent off axis rejection it s excellent for focusing on the source and reducing bleed in multi source live environments Constructed from high quality components and outfitted with frequency shaping high and low cut filters the LS 208 comes with a spider shock mount great for broadcast a hard mount for tight spots a foam windscreen to ...

Page 3: ...ulti stage high and low cut filters help engineers balance recordings at the microphone and aid in successfully capturing the performance reducing the need for mixing The 2 stage low cut aids in reducing low end rumble muddiness and proximity effect The 2 stage high cut helps tame bright instruments and high frequencies The LS 208 is fully accessorized and ships with the following Spider shock mou...

Page 4: ...amp 4 After securely connecting the cables turn on the 48v phantom power and all the microphone to warm up for a couple minutes 5 If you are using the microphone for vocals or voice please ensure you use a high quality pop filter or the included foam windscreen 6 Gradually increase the input gain on your recording interface or preamp to test and achieve your desired microphone input levels 7 Congr...

Page 5: ... external 48v phantom power supply Connections Always use a high quality 3 pin XLR microphone cable with your microphone Connect the female end of the XLR cable to the microphone and the male end of the XLR cable to your recording interface Do not connect this microphone to any power source other than 48v phantom power Using 48v phantom power is the only way to ensure safe and reliable operation 1...

Page 6: ...ternal or external attenuation 15dB to 135dB Impedance 150 ohms SPL Handling 135dB 0 5 THD 1000Hz Self noise Level 15dB A Sensitivity 5mV Pa 46dBV 0 dB 1V Pa 1kHz Special Features Independent 50 120Hz low cut 8 10 kHz high cut filters Connector 3 pin XLR Power Requirement 48v Phantom power Weight Microphone only 1 05lbs 0 48kg w shock mount 1 75lbs 0 79kg w hard mount 1 30lbs 0 59kg w case and acc...

Page 7: ...hone grill or microphone Warranty This microphone comes with a 1 year limited warranty from date of sale from authorized dealer distributor Items limited to 90 days coverage include shock mounts shock mount bands hard mounts clips windscreens cases boxes cables microphone bags and vacuum tubes THERE ARE NO SERVICABLE PARTS INSIDE THE MICROPHONE Only authorized Lauten Audio technicians should perfo...

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