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Lifelike transparency.
LA-120 V2 is built around a US-made JFET to capture the vibrance and character of a sound with unprecedented realism and authenticity.
Our hand-tuned 17mm capsules provide transparent, lifelike sound with a musical blend of transient response and natural compression.
The optional in-line pads allow the LA-120 V2's dynamic range and depth to be fully utilized on high SPL sound sources.
Cardioid capsules focus each microphone’s attention directly to where it’s pointed, reducing the overall sound of a room in a recording.
Omnidirectional capsules capture the sound of a room or other off-axis instrumentation naturally and with uncolored authenticity.
The LA-120 V2 signal path is hand-populated with high-resolution, low-distortion polypropylene capacitors and resistors, built around a US-made JFET for articulate, uncolored, and high-impact performance. Designed and tested in Northern California.
Every LA-120 V2 includes two cardioid capsules, two omni capsules, two stand mounts, and two windscreens.
The meaning of our work is shaped by the art and feedback of our creative family.
"The LA-120s have been a vital part of my drum recordings for the past two years, and I honestly can’t think of a better pair of overheads. I hit drums pretty hard — it’s just how I play — and I love the tonality that comes from that intensity. That’s why it’s so important for me to have microphones I can trust to capture the full energy of my performance."
"For the past year and a half I have exclusively used the Lauten LA-120s as the overheads on my Gretsch drum kit. Not only do they sound fantastic, but they are so easy to position exactly where I want due to their compact size. With the internal filters, I can easily switch between a super open hi-fi top end to a warmer one and also control the low end, all right from the microphone. If you need any more convincing, go check out the drums on the album, Where Did All the Butterflies Go, by Beauty School Dropout."
"I’ve been using the LA-120s constantly for recording fiddle, acoustic guitar, and mandolin, and they’ve become my go-to microphones for both studio work and everyday content creation. They capture detail without sounding brittle, and they handle transients in a way that feels honest to the instrument rather than hyped. Beyond recording, I rely on the LA-120s when I’m filming content and live-streaming music. They translate beautifully in less-than-perfect rooms, are easy to place, and give me a finished sound without a lot of extra work. Whether I’m tracking at home, on the road, or playing live online, they’re a consistent, trustworthy part of my setup."
"The LA-120s have been a vital part of my drum recordings for the past two years, and I honestly can’t think of a better pair of overheads. I hit drums pretty hard — it’s just how I play — and I love the tonality that comes from that intensity. That’s why it’s so important for me to have microphones I can trust to capture the full energy of my performance."
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"For the past year and a half I have exclusively used the Lauten LA-120s as the overheads on my Gretsch drum kit. Not only do they sound fantastic, but they are so easy to position exactly where I want due to their compact size. With the internal filters, I can easily switch between a super open hi-fi top end to a warmer one and also control the low end, all right from the microphone. If you need any more convincing, go check out the drums on the album, Where Did All the Butterflies Go, by Beauty School Dropout."
"I’ve been using the LA-120s constantly for recording fiddle, acoustic guitar, and mandolin, and they’ve become my go-to microphones for both studio work and everyday content creation. They capture detail without sounding brittle, and they handle transients in a way that feels honest to the instrument rather than hyped. Beyond recording, I rely on the LA-120s when I’m filming content and live-streaming music. They translate beautifully in less-than-perfect rooms, are easy to place, and give me a finished sound without a lot of extra work. Whether I’m tracking at home, on the road, or playing live online, they’re a consistent, trustworthy part of my setup."
"The LA-120s have been a vital part of my drum recordings for the past two years, and I honestly can’t think of a better pair of overheads. I hit drums pretty hard — it’s just how I play — and I love the tonality that comes from that intensity. That’s why it’s so important for me to have microphones I can trust to capture the full energy of my performance."
"For the past year and a half I have exclusively used the Lauten LA-120s as the overheads on my Gretsch drum kit. Not only do they sound fantastic, but they are so easy to position exactly where I want due to their compact size. With the internal filters, I can easily switch between a super open hi-fi top end to a warmer one and also control the low end, all right from the microphone. If you need any more convincing, go check out the drums on the album, Where Did All the Butterflies Go, by Beauty School Dropout."
"I’ve been using the LA-120s constantly for recording fiddle, acoustic guitar, and mandolin, and they’ve become my go-to microphones for both studio work and everyday content creation. They capture detail without sounding brittle, and they handle transients in a way that feels honest to the instrument rather than hyped. Beyond recording, I rely on the LA-120s when I’m filming content and live-streaming music. They translate beautifully in less-than-perfect rooms, are easy to place, and give me a finished sound without a lot of extra work. Whether I’m tracking at home, on the road, or playing live online, they’re a consistent, trustworthy part of my setup."
Frequently asked questions for LA-120 V2
Absolutely. The LA-120’s Cardioid and Omni capsules perform exceptionally well for choir and orchestra in both live and studio settings.
We recommend them when close-miking loud sound sources or using the LA-120s as drum overheads with a hard-hitting drummer. They are not required in most other applications.
Traditional microphones have fixed resistor and capacitor configurations that shape their sound. The LA-120s let you engage or disengage these selections to optimize sound and performance for each sound source without physically changing microphones. This affects not only the microphone’s sound and performance but also how your preamp interacts with it.
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