Lauten Audio SNARE MIC
The Lauten Audio Snare Mic is a cardioid FET condenser microphone designed for the snare drum. It rejects up to 28 dB of off-axis sound and includes built-in high-pass and low-pass filters.
Introducing the Lauten Audio Snare Mic
The Lauten Audio Snare Mic is a 4.2-inch FET condenser microphone designed for the snare drum. Its 32 mm cardioid capsule captures the impact, body and timbre of the snare while rejecting up to 28 dB of sound arriving from the sides and rear. The signal comes out clear, mix-ready and phase-coherent. It connects through a 3-pin XLR and requires 48 V phantom power.
The Lauten Snare Mic is built exclusively for the snare drum (not a multipurpose mic like an SM57).
Why choose the Lauten Audio Snare Mic?
For anyone who wants a mic dedicated to the snare drum rather than a general-purpose SM57, the Snare Mic combines the sensitivity of a condenser with the off-axis rejection usually associated with a dynamic mic.
Lauten Snare Mic highlights
- Cardioid FET condenser with a 32 mm capsule
- Off-axis rejection of up to 28 dB
- High-pass filter with three positions: flat, 80 Hz or 140 Hz
- Low-pass filter with three positions: flat, 12 kHz or 5 kHz
- Articulating swivel mount and Cordura zipper bag included
Lauten Snare Mic specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | End-address pressure gradient FET condenser |
| Capsule | 32 mm |
| Polar pattern | Cardioid |
| Frequency response | 20 Hz to 20 kHz |
| Dynamic range | 135 dB minimum |
| Max. sound pressure level | Above 135 dB (0.5% THD at 1 kHz) |
| Impedance | Above 150 ohms |
| Signal-to-noise ratio | 79 dB |
| Sensitivity | -51 dBV/Pa (0 dB = 1 V/Pa at 1 kHz) |
| Connector | 3-pin XLR |
| Power | 48 V phantom power required |
| Dimensions | 109 x 50 mm (mic only), 112 x 71 mm (with mount) |
| Weight | 309 g (mic only), 407 g (with mount) |
Lauten Audio Snare Mic vs the Alternatives
| Manufacturer | Model |
|---|---|
| Lauten Audio | Snare Mic |
| Shure | SM57 |
| Sennheiser | e 604 |
| Shure | Beta 56A |
Who is the Lauten Audio Snare Mic for?
- Studio engineers who specialize in drums
- Home musicians recording straight into an audio interface
- Upgrading from a general-purpose SM57 to a specialized mic
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is it a dynamic or a condenser microphone?
- It is a cardioid FET condenser. It therefore needs 48 V phantom power, supplied by the console or audio interface.
- What are the built-in filters for?
- The high-pass (flat, 80 Hz, 140 Hz) reduces kick drum and tom spill. The low-pass (flat, 12 kHz, 5 kHz) tames cymbal bleed or stage volume. They act on the microphone's entire spectrum.
- What is in the box?
- The mic, an articulating swivel mount and a Cordura zipper bag.
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