![Lauten Audio LA-120 Onboard Sound Shaping](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d8360e_b739aa83a79d4cb2bea2422e465b4761~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_98,h_33,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/LA120%20Filters.png)
MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE
The LA-120’s onboard sound-shaping eliminates the need for mic swaps and wasted time. Jump from crisp to smooth to ribbon-like sonics at the flip of a switch.
![LA120 Capsules Upgrade Dark.jpg](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5278d5_98d7f107fd8c4e9a8aca2429eb8dcf93~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_147,h_90,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/5278d5_98d7f107fd8c4e9a8aca2429eb8dcf93~mv2.jpg)
CUSTOM CAPSULES
Our hand-tuned 17mm capsules provide transparent, lifelike sound with a musical blend of transient response and natural compression. This makes the LA-120 an ideal choice for use on drum overheads, percussion, acoustic guitar, and piano.
OMNI & CARDIOID POLAR PATTERNS
![Lauten Audio LA-120 Cardioid Selection](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d8360e_6dc2945036d3459999e74ffa99a5d5c0~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_70,h_217,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_3,enc_auto/LA120%20CardioidCapsule.png)
Cardioid capsules will focus each microphone’s attention directly to where it is pointed, reducing the overall sound of a room in a recording.
![Lauten Audio La-120 Omnidirectional Selection](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d8360e_ae04c50b8cf44ab1ab221855b9900a81~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_162,h_217,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_3,enc_auto/LA120%20OmniCapsule.png)
Omnidirectional capsules allow the sound of a room or other off-axis instrumentation to be captured naturally and with uncolored authenticity.
![LA120 Large Section.jpg](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5278d5_f33b1383f84a4e4a88a8535fb9cb06d8~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_147,h_89,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/5278d5_f33b1383f84a4e4a88a8535fb9cb06d8~mv2.jpg)
TRANSFORMERLESS
TRANSPARENCY
The LA-120 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.
HIGH SPL ASSISTANCE (OPTIONAL)
We designed the LA-120s to excel in numerous applications, but you may want to use them on something extra loud. The optional in-line pads allow the LA-120s dynamic range and depth to be fully utilized on high SPL sound sources.
![LA120 InTheBox Upgrade.jpg](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5278d5_5d3236e4c62b4f84ac50f22d82bc16d8~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_147,h_88,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/5278d5_5d3236e4c62b4f84ac50f22d82bc16d8~mv2.jpg)
IN THE BOX
2X CARDIOD CAPSULES / 2X OMNI CAPSULES / 2X STAND MOUNTS / 2X WINDSCREENS
![LA120 ITB A.jpg](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5278d5_157bad92e72f4d9c819eb12268242046~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_61,h_43,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/5278d5_157bad92e72f4d9c819eb12268242046~mv2.jpg)
2X LA-120 MICROPHONES
![LA120 Capsules Upgrade.jpg](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5278d5_d629104e4a254c28991b84b614de5303~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_61,h_38,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/5278d5_d629104e4a254c28991b84b614de5303~mv2.jpg)
2X OMNI CAPSULES
2X CARDIOID CAPSULES
![LA120 ITB C.jpg](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5278d5_7b8a863618a545b2ad2addb9d2c76d6a~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_61,h_41,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/5278d5_7b8a863618a545b2ad2addb9d2c76d6a~mv2.jpg)
2X STAND MOUNTS
![LA120 ITB D.jpg](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5278d5_912423366dd4492fbb66ff5b593b61c6~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_61,h_40,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/5278d5_912423366dd4492fbb66ff5b593b61c6~mv2.jpg)
2X WINDSCREENS
SPECIFICATIONS
& DIAGRAMS
TYPE
TRANSFORMERLESS CONDENSER
CAPSULE
17MM PRESSURE GRADIENT
POLAR PATTERNS
CARDIOID & OMNIDIRECTIONAL
FREQ. RESPONSE
20HZ - 20KHZ
HIGH PASS
FLAT / 50Hz / 120 Hz
LOW PASS
FLAT / 15kHz / 10 kHz
DYNAMIC RANGE
120DB MINIMUM
MAX. SPL
0.5% THD@1000HZ: 130DB
IMPEDANCE
<200 OHMS
SELF-NOISE LEVEL
< 15DB-A
SENSITIVITY
10MV/PA -40DB (0DB=1V/PA 1KHZ)
CONNECTOR
3-PIN XLR
POWER
REQUIRES 48V PHANTOM POWER
BOX DIMENSIONS
4" x 10" x 10"
IN-BOX WEIGHT
2.7lbs
MIC W/ MOUNT WEIGHT (EACH)
6oz
![Lauten Audio LA-120 Polar Pattern](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d8360e_65a95da9c1654faab1030862bb8894b3~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_77,h_74,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/LA120%20Polar.png)
![Lauten Audio LA-120 Frequency Chart](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d8360e_90e9ca7edbb047c2b8d19a31da3f4386~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_60,h_24,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/LA120%20Chart.png)
HIGH & LOW CUT FILTERS
FREQUENCY CURVE
![120 Designed E.jpg](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5278d5_97a4d6d548d440da95ab643f785f7ca2~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_140,h_83,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/5278d5_97a4d6d548d440da95ab643f785f7ca2~mv2.jpg)
DESIGNED & TESTED
IN SILICON VALLEY, CA
EACH LA-120 IS LOVINGLY DESIGNED & CRAFTED TO LAST A LIFETIME BY THE LAUTEN AUDIO FAMILY.