{"id":21988,"date":"2020-05-11T16:33:11","date_gmt":"2020-05-11T15:33:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/?p=21988"},"modified":"2022-01-11T11:05:37","modified_gmt":"2022-01-11T11:05:37","slug":"lauten-audio-la-220-review-podcastage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/2020\/05\/11\/lauten-audio-la-220-review-podcastage\/","title":{"rendered":"Podcastage reviews the Lauten Audio LA-220 microphone \u2013 Synthax Audio UK"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n $\"Lauten$ <\/a>\n

YouTuber Podcastage takes a look at Lauten\u2019s LA-220 Series Black condenser microphone for vocals and guitar<\/h3>\n
Podcastage is back with another Lauten review, this time checking out Lauten’s entry-level FET condenser, the LA-220 from the Series Black range<\/a>.<\/p>\n
Having previously reviewed the Lauten LS-208 Synergy Series<\/a> front-address mic for his channel, this time Podcastage puts the cheapest mic in Lauten’s catalogue through its paces on vocals, spoken word, and electric and acoustic guitars.<\/p>\n
Check out the video for the full review.<\/p>\n
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Lauten Audio LA-220 FET Condenser Microphone Review \/ Test<\/h4>\n<\/iframe><\/center>\nSee more videos at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/synthaxtv\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Synthax TV<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n<h4>Lauten Audio LA-220 – “a unique sound”<\/h4>\nAt a time when more people are looking to improve their home recording setup, we were pleased to hear Podcastage agreed with <a title=\"Lauten Audio LA-220 review by Future Music \/ Music Radar\" href=\"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/2018\/06\/21\/lauten-audio-la-220-review-future-music\/\">other reviews<\/a> that the LA-220 has a particularly strength for vocal and spoken word applications, especially when a lift is needed in the lower frequencies to add some weight and power to a voice.<\/p>\n\u201cFor spoken word I think the mic has some really nice articulation in the upper frequencies,” Podcastage says. “Although it does border on being a little bit sibilant (editor’s note – try it with the built-in 12kHz high-cut filter!<\/strong>), at the same time it somehow avoids any mid-frequency honkiness, which a lot of microphones in the sub-$300 dollar range have.\u201d<\/p>\n\u201cAnd also in the lower frequencies for spoken word it has some really nice depth and weight to it, so if you\u2019re looking for that \u2018overly-bassy and boomy voice of God\u2019, I think this microphone could work well for that sound.\u201d<\/p>\n\u201cWhen I compared it against a bunch of other microphones, the LA-220 has a unique sound that none of the other microphones offer.\u201d<\/p>\nFind out more about the <a title=\"Lauten Audio LA-200 - Synthax Audio UK\" href=\"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/lauten-audio\/lauten-series-black\/lauten-la-220\/\">Lauten Audio LA-220 Microphone<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/eden-lt386-out-of-case.png\" data-rel=\"lightbox-image-1\" data-rl_title=\"\" data-rl_caption=\"\" title=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright wp-image-6247\" src=\"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/eden-lt386-out-of-case.png\" alt=\"Lauten Audio Eden Micropgone & Accessories\" width=\"325\" height=\"267\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/eden-lt386-out-of-case.png 1500w, https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/eden-lt386-out-of-case-300x246.png 300w, https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/eden-lt386-out-of-case-768x631.png 768w, https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/eden-lt386-out-of-case-1024x841.png 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 325px) 100vw, 325px\" \/><\/a>Lauten Audio \u2013 Premium Studio Microphones<\/h4>\n<a target=\"_blank\" title=\"www.lautenaudio.com\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lautenaudio.com\/\">Lauten Audio<\/a> is a California-based manufacturer of high-end studio mics. The premium <a title=\"Lauten Audio Signature Series Microphones - Synthax Audio UK\" href=\"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/lauten-audio\/lauten-signature-series\/\">Signature Series<\/a> features a range of microphones designed for high-end studio production, including the flagship <a title=\"Lauten Audio Eden LT-386 Microphone - Synthax Audio UK\" href=\"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/lauten-audio\/lauten-signature-series\/lauten-eden-lt-386\/\">Eden LT-386<\/a> (pictured)<\/i>, a mic that’s been described as both a \u2018desert-island mic\u2019 and a ‘classic of the future’.<\/p>\nRegular features in the Signature Series include built-in high and low-cut filters, as well as Lauten\u2019s unique \u2018voicing\u2019 feature, offering multiple tonal options for getting the recording right first time at source. This isn\u2019t simply an applied EQ either \u2013 each voice has its own dedicated circuitry and signal path, essentially offering \u20183 mics in 1\u2019.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/LA-220-Trans-BG-500x1000.png\" data-rel=\"lightbox-image-2\" data-rl_title=\"\" data-rl_caption=\"\" title=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-10436\" src=\"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/LA-220-Trans-BG-500x1000.png\" alt=\"Lauten Audio LA-220 FET Condenser Microphone\" width=\"175\" height=\"350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/LA-220-Trans-BG-500x1000.png 500w, https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/LA-220-Trans-BG-500x1000-150x300.png 150w, https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/LA-220-Trans-BG-500x1000-250x500.png 250w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 175px) 100vw, 175px\" \/><\/a>Lauten Audio Series Black<\/h4>\nFor the more budget-conscious producers and recording engineers, Lauten’s Series Black microphones offer a more affordable entry to the world of Lauten microphones.<\/p>\nThe LA-120, LA-220 and LA-320 offer three different flavours – an SDC pair, a FET condenser and an LDC tube-mic respectively – and maintain the same high-quality build and unique sonic performance to that of Lauten\u2019s more expensive offerings.<\/p>\nLike the Signature Series, the Series Black mics feature adjustable high and low-cut features, to help you get that perfect sound capture at the start of your recording chain.<\/p>\nCheck out the full range of <a title=\"Lauten Audio Microphones at Synthax.co.uk\" href=\"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/lauten-audio\/\">Lauten Audio Microphones<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n<hr>\n<a title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Lauten-Audio-Logo-01-Synthax-Audio-UK.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox-image-bGlnaHRib3gtaW1hZ2UtMQ==\" data-rl_title=\"\" data-rl_caption=\"\" data-rl_title=\"\" data-rl_caption=\"\"><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\" sizes=\"(max-width: 149px) 100vw, 149px\" 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\" width=\"149\" height=\"61\"><\/a> If you\u2019d like to know more about <a title=\"Lauten Audio microphones at Synthax.co.uk\" href=\"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/lauten-audio\/\">Lauten Audio microphones<\/a>, give us a call on <a>01727 821 870<\/a> to speak to one of our team or to arrange a demo.<\/p>\nYou can also contact us <a href=\"mailto:info@synthax.co.uk?subject=Lauten%20Audio%20Microphones%20Enquiry\">via email<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/body>\n<style>\np { font-size: 110%; } \nhr { margin: 5px 0; }\n<\/style>\n<\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"YouTuber Podcastage takes a look at Lauten\u2019s LA-220 Series Black condenser microphone for vocals and guitar Podcastage is back with another Lauten review, this time checking out Lauten’s entry-level FET condenser, the LA-220 from the Series Black range. 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