Lauten Audio Snare Mic
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A New Standard for Snare Drum Recording
While most snare drums are still captured with dynamic microphones, the Snare Mic takes an ambitious approach: a FET condenser specifically optimized to handle extreme sound levels while revealing the subtlety of harmonics. It combines the sharp attack of close miking with a richer reproduction of body and fundamentals.
Who Is It For and What Are Its Uses?
The Snare Mic is aimed at live sound engineers, professional studios, and home studio users who want a modern, punchy, and controllable snare drum sound. Its cardioid directivity and strong off-axis rejection ensure clean capture on tight kits, while its low self-noise and calibrated sensitivity facilitate integration into any mix.
Features Tailored for the Snare Drum
Impact and Definition
The large 32 mm capsule and FET electronics provide a fast transient response, preserving the attack of rimshots as well as the warmth of the center of the drumhead. The internal analog conversion optimizes the signal-to-noise ratio for detailed reproduction without harshness.
Immediate Spectrum Control
Two onboard switchable filters allow fine-tuning at the source: high-pass to clean unwanted low frequencies and low-pass to tame high harmonics or hi-hat spill, without immediately resorting to EQ on the console.
Designed for Extreme Levels
With SPL handling above 135 dB and a minimum dynamic range of 135 dB, the microphone stays composed on the most aggressive hits while remaining musical and nuanced on ghost notes.
Technical specifications
| Frequency response | 20 Hz - 20 kHz | Connection | XLR |
| Category | instrument microphone | Color | Black |
| Directivity | cardioid | ||
| Type | FET condenser microphone with gradient | Sensitivity | -66.0 dBV/Pa (0 dB = 1 V/Pa at 1 kHz) |
| Capsule | 32 mm | Off-axis sound rejection | up to 28 dB |
| High-pass filter | flat / 80 Hz / 140 Hz | Impedance | > 150 ohms |
| Low-pass filter | flat / 5 kHz / 12 kHz | Connector | 3-pin XLR |
| Dynamic range | minimum 135 dB | Required power | 48 V phantom |
| SPL handling | > 135 dB (0.5% THD at 1,000 Hz) | Dimensions | 109 x 50 mm |
| Self-noise level | < 15 dB-A | Weight | 309 g |
| Signal-to-noise ratio | 79 dB | ||
Questions frequently asked
Does the Lauten Audio Snare Mic handle powerful snare drum hits?
Its level handling exceeds 135 dB SPL at 1 kHz with 0.5% total harmonic distortion. The dynamic range reaches at least 135 dB, preserving both sharp attacks and playing nuances.
What filters are available on this snare microphone?
The high-pass filter offers flat, 80 Hz, and 140 Hz settings. A switchable low-pass filter with flat, 5 kHz, or 12 kHz options limits high-frequency harmonics and hi-hat bleed.
Is phantom power required for the Snare Mic?
A 48 V phantom power supply is required to operate this FET condenser microphone.
Does the cardioid pattern effectively isolate the snare on a tight kit?
The cardioid pattern provides off-axis rejection up to 28 dB, reducing bleed from adjacent kit elements in close-miking setups.
What are the microphone's size and connectivity?
The microphone measures 109 x 50 mm and weighs 309 g. It features an XLR output. Its 32 mm capsule covers a frequency response from 20 Hz to 20 kHz.
