{"id":11368,"date":"2018-06-21T11:01:39","date_gmt":"2018-06-21T10:01:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/?p=11368"},"modified":"2018-06-21T11:01:39","modified_gmt":"2018-06-21T10:01:39","slug":"lauten-audio-la-220-review-future-music","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/2018\/06\/21\/lauten-audio-la-220-review-future-music\/","title":{"rendered":"Lauten Audio LA-220 review by Future Music \/ Music Radar"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/uploads\/redactor\/Lauten%20LA220%20-%20Future%20Music%20-%20Oct%202017_19_12_2017.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright wp-image-11384\" title=\"Read the FutureMusic review of the Lauten Audio LA-220 microphone\" src=\"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Lauten-Audio-LA-220-review-by-FutureMusic.jpg\" alt=\"Lauten Audio LA-220 review by FutureMusic\" width=\"400\" height=\"275\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Lauten-Audio-LA-220-review-by-FutureMusic.jpg 1742w, https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Lauten-Audio-LA-220-review-by-FutureMusic-300x207.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Lauten-Audio-LA-220-review-by-FutureMusic-768x529.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Lauten-Audio-LA-220-review-by-FutureMusic-1024x705.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a>Lauten Audio LA-220 FET Condenser Microphone review by FutureMusic \/ MusicRadar.<\/h3>\n<h3><a title=\"Read the FutureMusic review of the Lauten Audio LA-220 microphone\" href=\"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/uploads\/redactor\/Lauten%20LA220%20-%20Future%20Music%20-%20Oct%202017_19_12_2017.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click here to read the full review<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">FutureMusic Magazine is the latest publication to review the LA-220 microphone from Lauten Audio, and it\u2019s clear they were impressed with Lauten\u2019s most affordable FET condenser.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">Whilst Lauten is best known for their <a title=\"Lauten Audio Signature Series Microphones\" href=\"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/lauten-audio\/lauten-signature-series\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">high-end studio mics<\/a>, the cost-effective Series Black range has proven to be equally popular with both reviewers and users, with many surprised by the quality of these mics despite the lower price-point. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">In his review of the LA-220 for FutureMusic, reviewer Robbie Stamp writes \u201cthe closest example in terms of price and design fared worse than the LA-220 on most sources (only drew level on a guitar amp); whereas the LA-220 gave the \u00a32k valve condenser a damn good run across the board.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u201cThe LA-220 is an excellent value mic and will provide<br \/>\nquality results for recording novices and pros alike.\u201d<\/h4>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">In regards to the sonic signature, reviewer Robbie Stamp also found the LA-220 produced &#8216;mix-ready&#8217; recordings &#8211; surely the ultimate compliment for a microphone! He was particularly impressed by the LA-220&#8217;s mid range, describing it as &#8220;natural and well-balanced&#8221;, and capturing &#8220;vocal and instrument sources in a mix-ready form that many mics at this end of the market fail to.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u201ca seriously flexible mic at a seriously attractive price.\u201d<\/h4>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">To sum up the LA-220, Future Music describe this microphone as \u201can affordable format that doesn\u2019t compromise sonic integrity, the LA-220 is a seriously flexible mic at a seriously attractive price.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><a title=\"Read the FutureMusic review of the Lauten Audio LA-220 microphone\" href=\"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/uploads\/redactor\/Lauten%20LA220%20-%20Future%20Music%20-%20Oct%202017_19_12_2017.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">Read the FutureMusic review here<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Yc9I3PDjSfQ\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><span style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div>\n<h3>Lauten Audio Series Black \u2013 Innovation Not Imitation<\/h3>\n<h4><a title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Lauten-Audio-LA-120-02-Synthax-Audio-UK.jpg\" target=\"\" rel=\"\" data-rel=\"lightbox-image-bGlnaHRib3gtaW1hZ2UtOA==\" data-rl_title=\"\" data-rl_caption=\"\" data-rl_title=\"\" data-rl_caption=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-6146 alignright\" title=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Lauten-Audio-LA-120-02-Synthax-Audio-UK.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Lauten-Audio-LA-120-02-Synthax-Audio-UK.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Lauten-Audio-LA-120-02-Synthax-Audio-UK-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Lauten-Audio-LA-120-02-Synthax-Audio-UK-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Lauten-Audio-LA-120-02-Synthax-Audio-UK-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Lauten-Audio-LA-120-02-Synthax-Audio-UK-267x268.jpg 267w\" alt=\"Lauten Audio LA-120 - 02 - Synthax Audio UK\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" \/><\/a>Series Black LA-120<\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">The Series Black LA-120 is a small diaphragm FET condenser microphone. Sold in pairs, the LA-120s are both professional and versatile, and lend themselves well to a wide variety of instruments, as showcased by <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/iSUkHAnFWF8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lauten in their video<\/a>. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">At its core the LA-120 features a U.S. made ultra-low-noise JFET amplifier, interchangeable 17mm pressure gradient condenser cardioid and omni-directional capsules, 50 and 150Hz low-cut filters, 10 and 15kHz high-cut filters, and electronically balanced output. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><a title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/lauten-audio\/lauten-series-black\/lauten-la-120\/\">Find out more about the LA-120<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><a title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Lauten-Audio-LA-220-02-Synthax-Audio-UK.jpg\" target=\"\" rel=\"\" data-rel=\"lightbox-image-bGlnaHRib3gtaW1hZ2UtOQ==\" data-rl_title=\"\" data-rl_caption=\"\" data-rl_title=\"\" data-rl_caption=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-6147 alignleft\" title=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Lauten-Audio-LA-220-02-Synthax-Audio-UK.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Lauten-Audio-LA-220-02-Synthax-Audio-UK.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Lauten-Audio-LA-220-02-Synthax-Audio-UK-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Lauten-Audio-LA-220-02-Synthax-Audio-UK-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Lauten-Audio-LA-220-02-Synthax-Audio-UK-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Lauten-Audio-LA-220-02-Synthax-Audio-UK-267x268.jpg 267w\" alt=\"Lauten Audio LA-220 - 02 - Synthax Audio UK\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" \/><\/a>Lauten Audio LA-220<\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">The Series Black LA-220 large diaphragm FET condenser is a professional and versatile microphone for recording both vocals and instruments. Part of the Series Black range, the LA-220 features a U.S. made ultra-low-noise JFET amplifier, a 1\u2033 pressure gradient true-condenser capsule with cardioid polar pattern, and a transformer balanced output.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">Independent 120 Hz low-cut and 12 kHz high-cut filters give additional control over recordings, helping to reduce boomy lows or low-end room rumble, and taming overly bright rooms and instruments.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><a title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/lauten-audio\/lauten-series-black\/lauten-la-220\/\">Find out more about the LA-220<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4 align=\"center\"><\/h4>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4 align=\"center\">\u201cWith a great tube-flavored but nicely tailorable sound, the LA-320 is easily among the very best budget tube mics<br \/>\nI have used to date, and I can\u2019t wait to try out Lauten\u2019s other Series Black offerings.\u201d<br \/>\n<em>\u2013 Recording Magazine, October 2016<\/em><\/h4>\n<p><a title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Lauten-Audio-LA-320-03-Synthax-Audio-UK.jpg\" target=\"\" rel=\"\" data-rel=\"lightbox-image-bGlnaHRib3gtaW1hZ2UtMTA=\" data-rl_title=\"\" data-rl_caption=\"\" data-rl_title=\"\" data-rl_caption=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-6148 alignright\" title=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Lauten-Audio-LA-320-03-Synthax-Audio-UK.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Lauten-Audio-LA-320-03-Synthax-Audio-UK.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Lauten-Audio-LA-320-03-Synthax-Audio-UK-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Lauten-Audio-LA-320-03-Synthax-Audio-UK-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Lauten-Audio-LA-320-03-Synthax-Audio-UK-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Lauten-Audio-LA-320-03-Synthax-Audio-UK-267x268.jpg 267w\" alt=\"Lauten Audio LA-320 - 03 - Synthax Audio UK\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h4>Series Black LA-320<\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">The Series Black LA-320 is a large diaphragm vacuum tube condenser, ideal for making professional studio recordings. This mic features a 1\u2033 gold sputtered diaphragm with cardioid polar pattern, dual-triode vacuum tube, 120 Hz low-cut filter, 12 kHz high-cut filter, and transformer balanced output. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">Like its siblings, the LA-320 features low and high cut filters to help you enhance the clarity of your recordings without having to reach for an EQ.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a title=\"Lauten Audio LA-320 Overview\" href=\"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/lauten-audio\/lauten-series-black\/lauten-la-320\/\">Find out more about the LA-320<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/lauten-audio-series-black\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">Listen to the Series Black range and see a list of stocking dealers here<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Lauten-Audio-Logo-01-Synthax-Audio-UK.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox-image-3\" data-rl_title=\"\" data-rl_caption=\"\" title=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-6135\" src=\"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Lauten-Audio-Logo-01-Synthax-Audio-UK.jpg\" alt=\"Lauten Audio Logo 01 - Synthax Audio UK\" width=\"149\" height=\"61\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Lauten-Audio-Logo-01-Synthax-Audio-UK.jpg 489w, https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Lauten-Audio-Logo-01-Synthax-Audio-UK-300x123.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 149px) 100vw, 149px\" \/><\/a><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">If you&#8217;d like to know more about any of the products listed in this article, feel free to give us a call on <a style=\"color: #00569a;\">01727 821 870<\/a> to speak to one of our team or to arrange a demo. You can also get in touch with us <a href=\"mailto:info@synthax.co.uk?subject=Lauten%20Audio%20Microphones%20Enquiry\">via email<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Lauten Audio LA-220 FET Condenser Microphone review by FutureMusic \/ MusicRadar. Click here to read the full review FutureMusic Magazine is the latest publication to review the LA-220 microphone from Lauten Audio, and it\u2019s clear they were impressed with Lauten\u2019s most affordable FET condenser. 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