You’ve asked and we’ve been working on it. "Voice-actor" demos of Lauten Audio microphones.
Voice acting as described on Wikipedia.org; is "the art of providing voices for animated characters (including those in feature films, television series, animated shorts, and video games) and radio and audio dramas and comedy, doing voice-overs in radio and television commercials, audio dramas, dubbed foreign language films, video games, puppet shows, and amusement rides. Performers are called voice actors, voice actresses or voice artists."
I recently met one such voice-actor, Greg Phelps. Greg was in the market for a new microphone and after testing several of our models, he picked up one of our Clarion FC-357's. After hearing Greg's voice, I knew we had to record it through our microphones. Greg's voice is well, "It's that voice". You will hear what I mean soon enough. To make a long story short, Greg is doing voice-over demos for Lauten Audio microphones.
For the Greg Phelps sessions we contacted several preamplifier manufacturers. Those that are participating have been extremely accommodating and we certainly appreciate it. You can look forward to hearing the Lauten Audio Horizon, Clarion and Oceanus microphones through the Summit Audio 2BA-221, ECS-410 Everest, Great River ME-1NV, the new Benchmark MPA1 with more to follow.
Below you can download two demo recordings as a sample of what's to come.
Greg Phelps
Clarion FC-357 through Summit Audio 2BA-221
Horizon LT-231 through Summit Audio 2BA-221
Monday, December 15, 2008
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Front of House Engineer David Powles, uses Lauten at Fiddlers Green Festival
David Powles has over 30 years experience as an engineer with acts including Pink Floyd, 
Bob Marley and the Wailers, Frank Sinatra, Dionne Warwick, Genesis, Procol Harum, Bad Company, Rory Gallagher, George Benson, Alice Cooper and others. And now David has decided to commit much of his time to acoustic based live work, which has lead him to work with many acts. It is this expertise that was also the reason for David to be selected as front of house for “The Fiddlers Green festival” in Rostrevor, Northern Ireland.
David used a range of Lauten mics on the Festival in August which was also recorded by the BBC (N. Ireland) for broadcast. “I enjoyed using the mics at the Festival” said David “They provided a very warm, precise and musical sound, requiring very little EQing apart from Hi-Pass filters, I didn't want to colour the natural sound of the mics by EQing for monitoring purposes”. David went on to single out one mic in particular “I thought the Horizon mics were excellent”
Even artistes commented to Dave that the mics in certain cases provided the best acoustic guitar sound that they had ever heard.
Bob Marley and the Wailers, Frank Sinatra, Dionne Warwick, Genesis, Procol Harum, Bad Company, Rory Gallagher, George Benson, Alice Cooper and others. And now David has decided to commit much of his time to acoustic based live work, which has lead him to work with many acts. It is this expertise that was also the reason for David to be selected as front of house for “The Fiddlers Green festival” in Rostrevor, Northern Ireland. 
David used a range of Lauten mics on the Festival in August which was also recorded by the BBC (N. Ireland) for broadcast. “I enjoyed using the mics at the Festival” said David “They provided a very warm, precise and musical sound, requiring very little EQing apart from Hi-Pass filters, I didn't want to colour the natural sound of the mics by EQing for monitoring purposes”. David went on to single out one mic in particular “I thought the Horizon mics were excellent”
Even artistes commented to Dave that the mics in certain cases provided the best acoustic guitar sound that they had ever heard.
Pictured: (Top Right) Marcia & Damian Howard, Australia (Left) Tao Rodiguez-Seeger, USA (Bottom) Heather Campbell & Vince Peets, Canada
Wednesday, October 01, 2008
Capsule Simulation Software by Lauten Audio - A brief overview
Dr. Charles Chen PhD of Lauten Audio has written a software simulation program for microphone transducer capsule simulation. The results in this article are for pressure capsules only. A pressure capsule is the easiest to simulate and there have been simulation results in published papers. However, Dr Chen’s simulation software goes beyond any published results and provides a method for simulating pressure gradient capsules along with configurations of the back plate, such as the pore distribution affects on capsule behavior. These results will not be published due to trade secrets.
The capsules used for this article are all made by Western Electric. As to not reveal any information regarding our proprietary designs, we have used the capsule parameters for this simulation from a research paper (PhD thesis) published in The Journal of the Acoustical Society.
These capsules share the same back plate configuration (diameter, thickness, pore size and distributions), the only difference being the diaphragm (surface density and tension) and spacing between the diaphragm and the back plate. The 111070 with polyethylene membrane has the lowest tension, and the 11670 with metal membrane has the highest one. The capsule simulation results below are of these capsules.
In Figures 1 & 2 the top result is the output voltage of the capsule expressed as sensitivity. (click images to enlarge)
Fig. 1 (Western Electric 111070)
Notes: 0 dBV is defined as 1V output at 94dB SPL. All capsules can only output several millivolts so the sensitivity is always a negative number.
Fig. 2 (Western Electric 11670)
The second result shows the diaphragm displacement from its balanced position (determined by the bias voltage) in nanometer averaged over 15 rings of the diaphragm. The third and forth results show the sound pressure on the back of the diaphragm, amplitude and phase, respectively. You can see how the tension and the spacing affect their behavior.
Notes: Pressure capsules only receive sound in the front of the diaphragm because the chamber behind the diaphragm is sealed and no outside sound can reach the back side of the diaphragm. But as the diaphragm is driven by the front sound pressure, it suppresses the air in the chamber and produces the reacting pressure to the back side of the diaphragm. The net driving force for the diaphragm is the difference of the front sound pressure and the back pressure. For pressure gradient capsules, the back pressure is very important.
To see more details of the simulation, we have provided (Figures 3,4,5,6,7 and 8) six diaphragm movement results for these capsules at three frequencies, 100Hz, 1000Hz, and 10000Hz, showing the shape of the diaphragm and its movement in half a vibration period. You might expect all parts of the diaphragm (rings in the simulation) should move in the same direction, and for higher frequency, the only difference is all parts move faster, but still coherently. But it is not the case. At higher frequencies, the vibration of the diaphragm became more complicated. The neighboring rings can move in the opposite directions. This becomes more obvious when the tension goes down.
All these results are consistent with and even better than the published research papers and well supported by the real measurement data presented in various papers. Although the results are the same, Dr Chen developed a totally different mathematical method, which allows us to not only be able to simulate the pressure capsule, but also the pressure gradient capsule and dual diaphragm capsule, which no one to our knowledge has ever published.
Not shown are how the change in the configuration of the back plate, such as how the pore distribution affects the capsule behavior. These results have never been published in research papers and we can not publicly reveal these at this time.
Fig. 3 (Western Electric 111070 100Hz)
Fig. 4 (Western Electric 111070 1000Hz)
Fig. 5 (Western Electric 111070 10000Hz)
Fig. 6 (Western Electric 11670 100Hz)
Fig. 7 (Western Electric 11670 1000Hz)
Fig. 8 (Western Electric 11670 10000Hz)
Monday, September 29, 2008
AES DEMOS! Summit Audio, Lauten Audio, Bricasti Design
Come Hear These!
Summit Audio, Lauten Audio and Bricasti Design invite you to hear our products during AES San Francisco at 1340 Mission Street/Broken Radio one of the most historic recording studios in the Bay Area.
Where: 1340 Mission/Broken Radio Studio
When: Friday, Saturday and Sunday (Sunday by appointment only)
Time: 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM (other times available by appointment)
Address: Broken Radio 1340 Mission Street San Francisco, CA 94103
Phone (Studio): 415-520-9566
Web: www.brokenradio.com
A FREE shuttle is provided from the Moscone convention center to Broken Radio Studios.
Look for “1340 Mission/Broken Radio” sign on shuttle. Runs approximately every 30 minutes.
Coffee, pastries, bagels and fruit provided in the studio lounge
For more information contact
Summit Audio/Bricasti Design: 775-782-8838
Lauten Audio: 877-721-7018 Ext 704#
Some of what you can hear during the demo
Everest ECS-410 Channel strip and other famous Summit Audio products
Oceanus, Torch, Clarion and Horizon microphones from Lauten Audio
M7 Reverb from Bricasti Design
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
DOUGLAS GREAN SELECTS THE EXCEPTIONAL SOUND OF LAUTEN AUDIO FOR SCOTT WEILAND’S SOLO ALBUM
The Lauten Audio Oceanus can be heard on all lead vocals in new song "Paralysis"
Los Angeles, CA (September 23, 2008) - Producer Douglas Grean recently completed sessions at Lavish Studios for artist Scott Weiland’s upcoming solo album, on which he used the new Oceanus LT-381 and Clarion FC-357 microphones from Lauten Audio.
"The Oceanus now occupies a top spot on my short list of favorite vocal mics," says Grean. "In an otherwise crowded field of clones, this mic is a new voice: big, open, and beautiful." The upcoming album, entitled Happy in Galoshes, is scheduled for release in November. "As soon as I tried the Oceanus I had to have it," Grean added. The new song "Paralysis," which is on the internet, is one of the songs where Grean used the Oceanus mic on all the lead vocals.
Grean’s first introduction to Lauten Audio microphones was a pair of Clarion FC-357s loaned from Damon Gramont of Summit Audio Inc., which is Lauten Audio’s U.S. sale representative. “I first tried the FC-357s as stereo room mics on the drum kit to great effect and then on electric guitar. I couldn’t find a situation where these mics didn’t sound brilliant. They are very open and life-like without sounding brittle or harsh. I called Damon and said I was using them on the album and had to purchase the pair. They are now my electric guitar mics of choice and serve double duty on acoustic instruments. There is not a session that goes by these days where I don't use my Lauten mics.”
Prior to finishing the album, Grean and Weiland had written and produced songs on Happy in Galoshes for nine years. “I’m glad I got introduced to the Lauten mics when I did,” says Grean. “They are a big part of the sound on those last six songs we recorded; wish I’d had them earlier!”
Grean is Weiland’s business partner and co-owner of Lavish Studios. He is also guitarist, keyboardist and musical director for Weiland’s live solo band.
Los Angeles, CA (September 23, 2008) - Producer Douglas Grean recently completed sessions at Lavish Studios for artist Scott Weiland’s upcoming solo album, on which he used the new Oceanus LT-381 and Clarion FC-357 microphones from Lauten Audio.
"The Oceanus now occupies a top spot on my short list of favorite vocal mics," says Grean. "In an otherwise crowded field of clones, this mic is a new voice: big, open, and beautiful." The upcoming album, entitled Happy in Galoshes, is scheduled for release in November. "As soon as I tried the Oceanus I had to have it," Grean added. The new song "Paralysis," which is on the internet, is one of the songs where Grean used the Oceanus mic on all the lead vocals.
Grean’s first introduction to Lauten Audio microphones was a pair of Clarion FC-357s loaned from Damon Gramont of Summit Audio Inc., which is Lauten Audio’s U.S. sale representative. “I first tried the FC-357s as stereo room mics on the drum kit to great effect and then on electric guitar. I couldn’t find a situation where these mics didn’t sound brilliant. They are very open and life-like without sounding brittle or harsh. I called Damon and said I was using them on the album and had to purchase the pair. They are now my electric guitar mics of choice and serve double duty on acoustic instruments. There is not a session that goes by these days where I don't use my Lauten mics.”
Prior to finishing the album, Grean and Weiland had written and produced songs on Happy in Galoshes for nine years. “I’m glad I got introduced to the Lauten mics when I did,” says Grean. “They are a big part of the sound on those last six songs we recorded; wish I’d had them earlier!”
Grean is Weiland’s business partner and co-owner of Lavish Studios. He is also guitarist, keyboardist and musical director for Weiland’s live solo band.
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
LAUTEN AUDIO BEGINS SHIPPING THREE EXCITING NEW MICROPHONES
Lauten Audio, a professional microphone maker, has begun shipping three new studio microphones: the Oceanus LT-381, the Clarion FC-357 and the Torch ST-221. Each new model compliments each other as well as the company's first product, the Horizon tube microphone, and enriches its professional studio microphone line.
“We are very excited to begin shipping and filling our pre-orders,” says Brian Loudenslager, Founder of Lauten Audio. “I am really proud of everyone involved that made these new mics come to life.”
Lauten Audio’s new studio microphones include:
Oceanus LT-381
List: $1599.00
The highly anticipated Oceanus LT-381 features a newly designed large dual-diaphragm capsule, NOS military grade pentode input, transformer-less triode output, and variable omni, cardioid and figure-8 polar patterns. Visually stunning, the Oceanus is a fantastic vocal mic. It is an original high-performance tube condenser microphone that produces full and detailed recordings.
"In a world full of clones and wannabees the LT-381 Oceanus is a new voice in an otherwise crowded field of mediocre pretenders. Try this microphone on your favorite singer and I guarantee you will not be disappointed. The Oceanus LT-381 now occupies a top spot on my short list of favorite vocal mics."
Douglas Grean, Producer/Engineer Stone Temple Pilots, Scott Weiland
Torch ST-221 pair
List: $1499.00
The Torch ST-221 is a small diaphragm tube microphone that is packaged in pairs. These microphones feature interchangeable cardioid and omnidirectional capsules, NOS military grade vacuum tubes and premium high-resolution electronics. The Torch combines the characteristics of the small diaphragm and the tube, making it an ideal choice for recording instruments. The package includes 21 components and accessories.
"I was very impressed by your new Torch mics. The first time I put one up to record my acoustic guitar I forgot that I was wearing headphones. It sounded like my guitar, and not a mic'd version of it. The Torch is dead-quiet, and has a beautifully natural response. I love the full, but controlled bottom end"
Michael Nielsen, Composer/Producer
Clarion FC-357
List: $799.00
The Clarion FC-357 is a solid-state multi-pattern large diaphragm condenser microphone. The microphone is a blend of classic and modern FET sound. It has class-A electronics and a dual-diaphragm capsule capable of omnidirectional, cardioid and figure-8 polar patterns. It also features a unique three-position attenuation and gain switch, which offers powerful recording options.
“I have a pair of FC-357's and I love them. I've been using them as stereo room mic's on drum kit to great effect as well as electric guitar and acoustic instruments. I have not yet found a situation in which these mic's don't sound brilliant. They are very open and life like without sounding brittle or harsh. I highly recommend them.”
Douglas Grean, Producer/Engineer Stone Temple Pilots, Scott Weiland
"Each of these models offers a unique sound to recordists, and all of the Lauten Audio studio microphones are designed to compliment each other," says Mr. Loudenslager. "The feedback we received from our pre-release evaluations beat our expectations and really validated what we wanted to accomplish. I am very confident we have raised the bar for original sound and innovation as a boutique brand.”
“We are proud to offer a truly different microphone brand in the US," says Erik Papp of Summit Audio Inc., which is Lauten Audio’s sale representative in the US. "From the beginning of working with Lauten Audio I have been excited about being involved with a microphone manufacturer that is creating unique products. I have a lot of respect for their ability to successfully create original designs. After years in development with the new products, we have really great products to offer."
Mr. Loudenslager adds, “We have taken steps to differentiate ourselves in a crowded microphone market. Whether it is unique circuits, new capsule designs, or including more relevant accessories, we make products that empower recordists at all levels.”
The new Lauten Audio microphones are available at dealers around the world. Visit the company's website at www.lautenaudio.com for more information.
About Lauten Audio:
Lauten Audio is a high-end microphone manufacturer formed by professionals with diverse backgrounds ranging from microphone design, physics, recording engineering, and manufacturing. The company’s philosophy is to create original, high-quality microphones that empower recordists at all levels.
Lauten Audio is located in Santa Clara, CA, the phone is 1-877-721-7018 and the web address is: http://www.lautenaudio.com/
Tuesday, September 02, 2008
Come visit Lauten Audio Microphones at AES it's FREE!
It’s AES tradeshow time again and Lauten Audio invites you to come see our exciting new microphones in booth#1226. Click the AES banner below to get your FREE exhibitor badges courtesy of Lauten Audio.
We look forward to showing our appreciation to current Lauten Audio owners and dealers as well as telling potential owners what our microphones can do to help enhance their sound.
We are also very excited to have Mike Terry, Producer and Engineer on hand at the show. Mike is a big part of the Lauten sound and it's great to be able pull him away from the studio for the show.
AES will be at the Moscone convention center in the heart of San Francisco. Exhibition dates are October 3rd, 4th and 5th and doors open at 10:00 AM each day.
See you there!
We look forward to showing our appreciation to current Lauten Audio owners and dealers as well as telling potential owners what our microphones can do to help enhance their sound.
We are also very excited to have Mike Terry, Producer and Engineer on hand at the show. Mike is a big part of the Lauten sound and it's great to be able pull him away from the studio for the show.
AES will be at the Moscone convention center in the heart of San Francisco. Exhibition dates are October 3rd, 4th and 5th and doors open at 10:00 AM each day.
Click the banner below to get your FREE VIP AES Guest Pass
See you there!
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
Ken Stringfellow on Lauten Audio Microphones
Ken Stringfellow hails from one of the most influential 90’s American underground bands, The Posies. Mr. Stringfellow has also played with REM as well as a slew of other projects, most recently The Disciplines who currently have a hit song in Norway “Oslo”.
I recently contacted Ken and sent him several microphones to demo while he was producing the new Red Jacket Mine record. Shortly after using them during the session I received an email stating “diggin' the mics (ST-221 and Horizon)...horizons are incredible on electric guitar, how much?”
I have been a big fan of The Posies as well as Ken Stringfellow’s solo and other projects for many years. Having the opportunity to share our creative tools in the form of Lauten Audio microphones was a great honor for me.
Having purchased and spent more time with the Lauten microphones, Ken sent us an email telling us more about his experiences.
Here is what Ken Stringfellow had to say about the Lauten Audio Horizon and ST-221 Torch microphones.
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Just wrapping up a record with A Life A Song A Cigarette from Austria, recorded in a little town outside of Vienna with a nice old Neve console.I got to try my Lauten Audio mics on the drums, specifically on the toms, and the Horizon LDC made the floor tom enormous! I would have used the other one on the rack but it was doing guitar duty.
I used the Horizons as my main go-to guitar amp mics; also mic'd the top of a Leslie cab with them. Mic'd cello, did some of the lead vocals and acoustic guitar too. I mentioned that I used a Horizon on the floor tom, and a Torch on the rack tom.
Torches were used as ambient mics (I almost always have an ambient mic when I record lead vocals), also as the 'dark' mic for guitar amps. I did a recording where the singer played acoustic, with a female singer sitting across, and they were performing outside the studio in the open air, in a little concrete passageway. I mic'd them with a stereo AKG mic (this is Austria, after all) but used the Torches as the ambient mics, and they performed beautifully. I also did a roomy cello part with a Torch in Omni.
All in all, they were extremely versatile, performed beautifully and were a huge contribution to the record. Thankfully they are packed well too. The Horizons had to travel in my suitcase; I carried the Torch case on the plane. The 221s (Torches) are excellent for applying in lieu of where one would use a ribbon mic--this is useful if ever one is working on a board that has global
48v needed to power other mics that are in use. But, they are also special and don't really sound like ribbons at all of course. I can't say enough how great the Horizon was on the floor tom. And the guitar amp sounds with the two mics is....well, it's sick, really, how good it is.
So, thank you again for contacting me!
KS
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Ken you are quite welcome and thank you for providing your feedback. We will keep in touch, I assure you.
The pictures in this blog were taken by Dominique Stringfellow and sent courtesy of Ken Stringfellow.
Tuesday, July 01, 2008
The birthday of the United States of America
Today we will depart from our normal Lauten Audio related communications and provide a brief history of our upcoming holiday.
July 4th, The Forth of July or Independence Day, which ever you might call it, is the birthday of the United States of America. Independence Day is the only holiday that celebrates the United States. In 1941, the U.S. Congress made this a federal paid holiday, which means all non-essential federal institutions like postal service and federal courts are closed. It is associated with fireworks, parades, barbecues and other events celebrating the history, government and traditions of the United States. In more recent times this day is considered more of a summer festival separate from its original patriotic meaning.
A little history:
On July 4, 1776, the United States declared independence from what was formally known as the Kingdom of Great Britain.
The United States Declaration of Independence, declaring the Thirteen Colonies in North American “Free and Independent States” was officially adopted on this day. The only person to sign the Declaration of Independence on July 4th was John Hancock who was the elected President of Congress at the time. The remaining delegates didn’t begin to sign the document until August 2nd, 1776.
On November 19th, 1863, after the end of the American Civil War, President Abraham Lincoln explained the importance of the Declaration of Independence in his Gettysburg Address. This is one of the most quoted speeches in the history of the United States which began with the sentence “Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on this continent, a new nation, conceived in liberty, and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal.”
Some notable Independence Days
In 1777, thirteen guns were fired, once at morning and again as evening fell, on July 4 in Bristol, Rhode Island.
In 1778, General George Washington marked Independence Day with a double ration of rum for his soldiers and an artillery salute.
In 1791 was the first recorded use of the name "Independence Day".
In 1870, the U.S. Congress made Independence Day an unpaid holiday for federal employees.[1]
In 1941, Congress changed Independence Day to a paid federal holiday.
Some interesting events that have occurred on July 4th
1054 - A supernova is observed by the Chinese, the Arabs and possibly Amerindians near the star Tauri.
1634 - The city of Trois-Rivières is founded in New France, later to become the Canadian province of Quebec.
1837 - Grand Junction Railway, world's first long-distance railway, opens between Birmingham and Liverpool.
1862 - Lewis Carroll tells Alice Liddell a story that would grow into Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and its sequels.
1910 - African-American boxer Jack Johnson knocks out white boxer Jim Jeffries in a heavyweight boxing match sparking race riots across the United States.
1950 - First broadcast by Radio Free Europe.
1997 - NASA's Pathfinder space probe lands on the surface of Mars.
2004 - The cornerstone of the Freedom Tower is laid on the site of the World Trade Center in New York City.
2007 - Zaca Fire Starts in Santa Barbara, California becomes second largest fire in California history.
2008 – During this Forth of July, the state of California is experiencing more than 1400 wild fires, the worst in recorded history.
Notable Births
1694 - Louis-Claude Daquin, French composer (d. 1772) - Daquin was a musical child prodigy who performed for the court of King Louis XIV at the age of six.
1826 - Stephen Foster, American songwriter (d. 1864) - Known as the "father of American music," was the pre-eminent songwriter in the United States of the 19th century.
1927 - Neil Simon, American playwright - He is one of the most reliable hit makers in Broadway history.
1938 - Bill Withers, American singer and songwriter - He performed and recorded from the late 1960s until the mid 1980s. Some of his best-known songs are "Ain't No Sunshine," "Use Me," "Lovely Day," "Lean on Me", "Grandma's Hands" and "Just the Two of Us".
1943 - Konrad "Conny" Bauer, German musician - A world-renowned free jazz trombonist.
1943 - Alan "Blind Owl" Wilson, American musician (d. 1970) - The leader, singer, and primary composer in the American blues band Canned Heat.
1948 - Tommy Körberg, Swedish singer, actor, and musician. In 1969, he won Swedish Recording Industry Award Grammis in a category Best Debut Performance.
1955 - John Waite, English singer - Best known as the lead vocalist for the bands The Babys and Bad English, and as a solo artist.
1963 - Matt Malley, American musician - An Oscar, Grammy and Golden Globe nominated songwriter, and he is most recognized for being a founding member and bass guitar player for the rock band, Counting Crows.
1964 - Mark Slaughter, American singer - An American musician and one of the founders of heavy metal band Slaughter.
1971 - Koko, sign-language gorilla - Born July 4, 1971, in San Francisco, California, Koko is a lowland gorilla who is able to understand more than 1,000 signs based on American Sign Language.
July 4th, The Forth of July or Independence Day, which ever you might call it, is the birthday of the United States of America. Independence Day is the only holiday that celebrates the United States. In 1941, the U.S. Congress made this a federal paid holiday, which means all non-essential federal institutions like postal service and federal courts are closed. It is associated with fireworks, parades, barbecues and other events celebrating the history, government and traditions of the United States. In more recent times this day is considered more of a summer festival separate from its original patriotic meaning.
A little history:
On July 4, 1776, the United States declared independence from what was formally known as the Kingdom of Great Britain.
The United States Declaration of Independence, declaring the Thirteen Colonies in North American “Free and Independent States” was officially adopted on this day. The only person to sign the Declaration of Independence on July 4th was John Hancock who was the elected President of Congress at the time. The remaining delegates didn’t begin to sign the document until August 2nd, 1776.
On November 19th, 1863, after the end of the American Civil War, President Abraham Lincoln explained the importance of the Declaration of Independence in his Gettysburg Address. This is one of the most quoted speeches in the history of the United States which began with the sentence “Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on this continent, a new nation, conceived in liberty, and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal.”
Some notable Independence Days
In 1777, thirteen guns were fired, once at morning and again as evening fell, on July 4 in Bristol, Rhode Island.
In 1778, General George Washington marked Independence Day with a double ration of rum for his soldiers and an artillery salute.
In 1791 was the first recorded use of the name "Independence Day".
In 1870, the U.S. Congress made Independence Day an unpaid holiday for federal employees.[1]
In 1941, Congress changed Independence Day to a paid federal holiday.
Some interesting events that have occurred on July 4th
1054 - A supernova is observed by the Chinese, the Arabs and possibly Amerindians near the star Tauri.
1634 - The city of Trois-Rivières is founded in New France, later to become the Canadian province of Quebec.
1837 - Grand Junction Railway, world's first long-distance railway, opens between Birmingham and Liverpool.
1862 - Lewis Carroll tells Alice Liddell a story that would grow into Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and its sequels.
1910 - African-American boxer Jack Johnson knocks out white boxer Jim Jeffries in a heavyweight boxing match sparking race riots across the United States.
1950 - First broadcast by Radio Free Europe.
1997 - NASA's Pathfinder space probe lands on the surface of Mars.
2004 - The cornerstone of the Freedom Tower is laid on the site of the World Trade Center in New York City.
2007 - Zaca Fire Starts in Santa Barbara, California becomes second largest fire in California history.
2008 – During this Forth of July, the state of California is experiencing more than 1400 wild fires, the worst in recorded history.
Notable Births
1694 - Louis-Claude Daquin, French composer (d. 1772) - Daquin was a musical child prodigy who performed for the court of King Louis XIV at the age of six.
1826 - Stephen Foster, American songwriter (d. 1864) - Known as the "father of American music," was the pre-eminent songwriter in the United States of the 19th century.
1927 - Neil Simon, American playwright - He is one of the most reliable hit makers in Broadway history.
1938 - Bill Withers, American singer and songwriter - He performed and recorded from the late 1960s until the mid 1980s. Some of his best-known songs are "Ain't No Sunshine," "Use Me," "Lovely Day," "Lean on Me", "Grandma's Hands" and "Just the Two of Us".
1943 - Konrad "Conny" Bauer, German musician - A world-renowned free jazz trombonist.
1943 - Alan "Blind Owl" Wilson, American musician (d. 1970) - The leader, singer, and primary composer in the American blues band Canned Heat.
1948 - Tommy Körberg, Swedish singer, actor, and musician. In 1969, he won Swedish Recording Industry Award Grammis in a category Best Debut Performance.
1955 - John Waite, English singer - Best known as the lead vocalist for the bands The Babys and Bad English, and as a solo artist.
1963 - Matt Malley, American musician - An Oscar, Grammy and Golden Globe nominated songwriter, and he is most recognized for being a founding member and bass guitar player for the rock band, Counting Crows.
1964 - Mark Slaughter, American singer - An American musician and one of the founders of heavy metal band Slaughter.
1971 - Koko, sign-language gorilla - Born July 4, 1971, in San Francisco, California, Koko is a lowland gorilla who is able to understand more than 1,000 signs based on American Sign Language.
Friday, June 27, 2008
Listen to Lauten Audio microphones today!
They’re finally here! The Lauten Sessions
Please tell your friends and forums!
You wrote, we listened and we acted. Our first installment of the Lauten Audio recording sessions is now online.
These sessions are designed to give you an overview of how to use Lauten Audio microphones and for you to get a chance to hear what they might sound like on your project.
This first installment features our entire microphone line including the new FC357 Clarion, ST-221 Torch, LT-381 Oceanus and the Horizon tube microphone on both drums and piano. You will also get a chance to hear them through several different preamps, including the Summit Audio TPA-200B, API 512, Demeter HM-1 and VSI’s LS21 and 23.
We've provided detailed pictures of how the microphones were placed as well as a short description of the technique when necessary.
This is good stuff folks!
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Monday, May 12, 2008
Lauten Audio Horizon Live Test - The Sands Family Irish folk band
Peter Brigel of Analog Audio recently welcomed The Sands Family Irish folk band into his Irish Pub in Germany. He decided to throw up some Horizon tube microphones to mic their live performance, here’s what he had to say.
Quoted from Peter :
Lauten Audio Horizon Live Test
The Sands Family, Irish Folk, Live at the Cobbler's 16. April 2008 Sound Engineer: David Powles (Pink Floyd, Genesis, Bob Marley, Little Feet, Procul Harum)
This Wednesday I had a very well known Act from Ireland on our Stage, the Sands Family from Northern Ireland. After 40 years on various stages, the band knows how to work with microphones.
I wanted to test the Horizon in a Live-Application, with critical instruments like Banjo, Mandolin and Concertina.
Here is the result:
Tenor-Banjo:
Known for its sometimes harsh and hard sound, this instrument sounds terrible, like a tin can, if you use the wrong mic. Midrange is the problem here. The Horizon made the Banjo sound mellow and pleasing, it rounded up the spectrum and sounded really nice.
Mandolin:
Thin and sharp, either not loud enough in the mix or to upfront, not easy to find a balance between chording and solo-lines, these are the problems here. With the Horizon the Mandolin sounded warm and full, it adds bottom in the low midrange to the original thin sound of the instrument.
With the Horizon, both the Banjo and the Mandolin are easy to recognize in the mix even with lower levels.
Concertina:
This instrument's high range may sound hard, if you play it loud it may produce piercing high notes. Again, the Horizon produces a soft, warm, mellow and pleasing sound.
Summary:
The Horizon works very well with these instruments, they all sound very pleasing and warm, but you never have the impression that there is something missing in the high end.
The Horizon was very easy to handle on stage; with all the monitors on stage feedback was no problem at all.
By intention I used the Hard-Mounts to check the Horizon's sensitivity to footfall noise on a wooden stage. It did very well, much better than the Sure and Beyer Mics that we used together with the Horizons. The Off-Axis rejection was surprisingly good for a cardioid microphone.
End quote
About The Sands Family:
For more than three decades, one name in particular has been synonymous with folk music from the North of Ireland.
The Sands Family - one name comprising four extremely talented siblings - Anne, Ben, Colum and Tommy Sands. Individually and collectively they have played a significant part in the creation of the phenomenal world-wide interest in Irish folk and traditional music since the early 1970s.
And over thirty years later, the Sands Family are still singing and playing to an ever expanding audience, with their unique blend of traditional material and self-penned songs which swing from whimsical to politically serious, from sad to hilarious, from traditional to contemporary – all cemented together with well-crafted and delivered anecdotes and stories and presented with apparently effortless ease.
Taken from http://www.sandsfamilyfolk.com/
Quoted from Peter :
Lauten Audio Horizon Live Test
The Sands Family, Irish Folk, Live at the Cobbler's 16. April 2008 Sound Engineer: David Powles (Pink Floyd, Genesis, Bob Marley, Little Feet, Procul Harum)
This Wednesday I had a very well known Act from Ireland on our Stage, the Sands Family from Northern Ireland. After 40 years on various stages, the band knows how to work with microphones.
I wanted to test the Horizon in a Live-Application, with critical instruments like Banjo, Mandolin and Concertina.
Here is the result:
Tenor-Banjo:
Known for its sometimes harsh and hard sound, this instrument sounds terrible, like a tin can, if you use the wrong mic. Midrange is the problem here. The Horizon made the Banjo sound mellow and pleasing, it rounded up the spectrum and sounded really nice.
Mandolin:Thin and sharp, either not loud enough in the mix or to upfront, not easy to find a balance between chording and solo-lines, these are the problems here. With the Horizon the Mandolin sounded warm and full, it adds bottom in the low midrange to the original thin sound of the instrument.
With the Horizon, both the Banjo and the Mandolin are easy to recognize in the mix even with lower levels.
Concertina:
This instrument's high range may sound hard, if you play it loud it may produce piercing high notes. Again, the Horizon produces a soft, warm, mellow and pleasing sound.
Summary:
The Horizon works very well with these instruments, they all sound very pleasing and warm, but you never have the impression that there is something missing in the high end.
The Horizon was very easy to handle on stage; with all the monitors on stage feedback was no problem at all.
By intention I used the Hard-Mounts to check the Horizon's sensitivity to footfall noise on a wooden stage. It did very well, much better than the Sure and Beyer Mics that we used together with the Horizons. The Off-Axis rejection was surprisingly good for a cardioid microphone.
End quote
About The Sands Family:
For more than three decades, one name in particular has been synonymous with folk music from the North of Ireland.
The Sands Family - one name comprising four extremely talented siblings - Anne, Ben, Colum and Tommy Sands. Individually and collectively they have played a significant part in the creation of the phenomenal world-wide interest in Irish folk and traditional music since the early 1970s.
And over thirty years later, the Sands Family are still singing and playing to an ever expanding audience, with their unique blend of traditional material and self-penned songs which swing from whimsical to politically serious, from sad to hilarious, from traditional to contemporary – all cemented together with well-crafted and delivered anecdotes and stories and presented with apparently effortless ease.
Taken from http://www.sandsfamilyfolk.com/
Sunday, May 11, 2008
Everest - Ghost Notes
We would like to shine some light on Everest’s first full-length release “Ghost Notes” on Vapor records.
Produced by Lauten Audio sound designer Mike Terry (Eagles, Foo Fighters and more…) and featuring former members of Sebadoh, The Folk Implosion, Earlimart, Mike Stinson, Slydell, John Vanderslice, and The Watson Twins. Ghost Notes is a great sounding, well recorded album full of musical talent.
The record was recorded at New Monkey studios using some of the most sought after vintage equipment around. Check out New Monkey studios here http://www.newmonkeystudio.com/ . In addition to the plethora of microphone choices, the Lauten Audio Horizon tube microphone can be heard on everything from guitars, to piano and drums.
Everest has received rave reviews from a number of publications and is highly praised by Neil Young. Ghost Notes is currently available on CD with a vinyl LP to follow later this month, yes that’s right vinyl! If you like great sounding warm tone and an engaging musical journey, then check out Ghost Notes from Everest.
Everest – http://www.everestband.com/
Produced by Lauten Audio sound designer Mike Terry (Eagles, Foo Fighters and more…) and featuring former members of Sebadoh, The Folk Implosion, Earlimart, Mike Stinson, Slydell, John Vanderslice, and The Watson Twins. Ghost Notes is a great sounding, well recorded album full of musical talent.
The record was recorded at New Monkey studios using some of the most sought after vintage equipment around. Check out New Monkey studios here http://www.newmonkeystudio.com/ . In addition to the plethora of microphone choices, the Lauten Audio Horizon tube microphone can be heard on everything from guitars, to piano and drums.
Everest has received rave reviews from a number of publications and is highly praised by Neil Young. Ghost Notes is currently available on CD with a vinyl LP to follow later this month, yes that’s right vinyl! If you like great sounding warm tone and an engaging musical journey, then check out Ghost Notes from Everest.
Everest – http://www.everestband.com/
Check out some reviews of Ghost Notes
Monday, April 28, 2008
LT381 - Pro Audio Review - Product of the week
The Lauten Audio LT-381 made Pro Audio Reivews product of the week on March, 15, 2008. Our favorite line from their description is "When charting the seas of smooth audio response, this mic is anunflappable luxury ocean liner. "
Wednesday, April 02, 2008
Horizon arrives in Eastern Canada…
Karisma Audio becomes the first new dealer for Lauten Audio microphones in Montreal. “Karisma Audio is a unique blend of retail and production facilities all under one roof” says Ron Sluzar from Pacific Island Audio, the Canadian distributor for Lauten Audio. As one of Montreal’s higher profile Pro Audio dealers, the Horizon is a perfect compliment to the other lines that Karisma sells. “With an already established history between our companies, I can’t wait to see what the future will bring”.
Karisma Audio
1565 rue d'Iberville
Montreal, Quebec
H2K 3B8
Tel: 514-522-1560
Fax: 514-522-7559
E-mail: info@karisma.ca
Web: http://www.karisma.ca/
Karisma Audio
1565 rue d'Iberville
Montreal, Quebec
H2K 3B8
Tel: 514-522-1560
Fax: 514-522-7559
E-mail: info@karisma.ca
Web: http://www.karisma.ca/
Sunday, March 09, 2008
LAUTEN AUDIO PARTNERS WITH THE AUDIO PROFESSIONALS UK
LAUTEN AUDIO PARTNERS WITH THE AUDIO PROFESSIONALS UK
UK-based The Audio Professionals will distribute full line of Lauten Audio microphones
FRANKFURT, GERMANY, March 10, 2008 – Lauten Audio, a high-end microphone maker, has announced a new distribution agreement with UK-based The Audio Professionals. Under the terms of the agreement, The Audio Professionals will serve as the sole distributor in the United Kingdom for the Santa Clara, California-based company’s entire microphone line, including their highly successful Horizon tube microphone and three new models. The entire microphone line will be on display at the 2008 Musikmesse Pro Light and Sound show in Hall 5.1 D50.
"We are delighted to have been appointed as the UK distributor for Lauten Audio,” says Martin Warr, Director at The Audio Professionals. “In a market packed with a huge range of microphones, we found Lauten Audio to be extremely refreshing in their approach to design and manufacture. The Audio Professionals are constantly looking to align ourselves with quality and forward thinking companies of integrity, where the products are never compromised; Lauten Audio absolutely fits this criterion. The people behind Lauten Audio are some of the most experienced and trusted figures in the microphone industry today, and we know [the founder] Brian Loudenslager has some exciting plans for the future, so we are looking forward to working with him and his team."
Lauten Audio’s first commercially available product, the Horizon tube microphone, is a hand crafted boutique quality microphone that has proven to be a must-have for many recordists. Lauten Audio’s new microphones include the FC-357 Clarion, the ST-221 Torch, and the LT-381 Oceanus. The FC-357 is a solid-state multi-pattern large diaphragm condenser microphone, designed for recordists looking for very clean and natural sound reproduction. The ST-221 is a pair of small diaphragm tube microphones. The ST-221 combines the characteristics of the small diaphragm and the tube, making it an ideal choice for recording instruments. Finally, the LT-381 features a newly designed large dual-diaphragm capsule, unique circuit topology with a pentode input and transformerless triode output circuit, and variable omni, cardioid and figure-8 polar patterns. The LT-381 is designed to be a high-performance vocal microphone that produces incredibly full and detailed recordings.
“We are very pleased to partner with The Audio Professionals in the United Kingdom,” says Brian Loudenslager, founder of Lauten Audio. “Martin Warr and Dave West have more than 30 years of combined industry experience in marketing professional audio products. With their value-added distribution approach; Lauten Audio is poised for a very successful introduction to the UK.”
About Lauten Audio:
Lauten Audio is a high-end microphone manufacturer formed by professionals with diverse backgrounds ranging from microphone design, physics, recording engineering, electrical engineering, international business, and manufacturing. The company’s philosophy is to build better sounding microphones through unique designs, careful component selection, efficient manufacturing processes, and extensive listening tests.
Lauten Audio is located in Santa Clara, CA. For more information on Lauten Audio’s products and organization please visit http://www.lautenaudio.com/
About The Audio Professionals UK:
Martin Warr was Head of LOUD Technologies in the UK for over 4 years, and had been with Mackie and associated brands for nearly a decade. He has worked in all areas of the market including music recording, live, broadcast, post production. He established his own company, The Audio Professionals, in 2006.
Dave West was a successful musician before turning his talents to sales. He has been a stalwart of various pro audio reselling and distribution companies over the last decade, and is particularly well connected to the audio production and education markets.
The Audio Professionals are located in their new offices in Watford, UK. Visit them online at http://www.audiopros.eu/
UK-based The Audio Professionals will distribute full line of Lauten Audio microphones
FRANKFURT, GERMANY, March 10, 2008 – Lauten Audio, a high-end microphone maker, has announced a new distribution agreement with UK-based The Audio Professionals. Under the terms of the agreement, The Audio Professionals will serve as the sole distributor in the United Kingdom for the Santa Clara, California-based company’s entire microphone line, including their highly successful Horizon tube microphone and three new models. The entire microphone line will be on display at the 2008 Musikmesse Pro Light and Sound show in Hall 5.1 D50.
"We are delighted to have been appointed as the UK distributor for Lauten Audio,” says Martin Warr, Director at The Audio Professionals. “In a market packed with a huge range of microphones, we found Lauten Audio to be extremely refreshing in their approach to design and manufacture. The Audio Professionals are constantly looking to align ourselves with quality and forward thinking companies of integrity, where the products are never compromised; Lauten Audio absolutely fits this criterion. The people behind Lauten Audio are some of the most experienced and trusted figures in the microphone industry today, and we know [the founder] Brian Loudenslager has some exciting plans for the future, so we are looking forward to working with him and his team."
Lauten Audio’s first commercially available product, the Horizon tube microphone, is a hand crafted boutique quality microphone that has proven to be a must-have for many recordists. Lauten Audio’s new microphones include the FC-357 Clarion, the ST-221 Torch, and the LT-381 Oceanus. The FC-357 is a solid-state multi-pattern large diaphragm condenser microphone, designed for recordists looking for very clean and natural sound reproduction. The ST-221 is a pair of small diaphragm tube microphones. The ST-221 combines the characteristics of the small diaphragm and the tube, making it an ideal choice for recording instruments. Finally, the LT-381 features a newly designed large dual-diaphragm capsule, unique circuit topology with a pentode input and transformerless triode output circuit, and variable omni, cardioid and figure-8 polar patterns. The LT-381 is designed to be a high-performance vocal microphone that produces incredibly full and detailed recordings.
“We are very pleased to partner with The Audio Professionals in the United Kingdom,” says Brian Loudenslager, founder of Lauten Audio. “Martin Warr and Dave West have more than 30 years of combined industry experience in marketing professional audio products. With their value-added distribution approach; Lauten Audio is poised for a very successful introduction to the UK.”
About Lauten Audio:
Lauten Audio is a high-end microphone manufacturer formed by professionals with diverse backgrounds ranging from microphone design, physics, recording engineering, electrical engineering, international business, and manufacturing. The company’s philosophy is to build better sounding microphones through unique designs, careful component selection, efficient manufacturing processes, and extensive listening tests.
Lauten Audio is located in Santa Clara, CA. For more information on Lauten Audio’s products and organization please visit http://www.lautenaudio.com/
About The Audio Professionals UK:
Martin Warr was Head of LOUD Technologies in the UK for over 4 years, and had been with Mackie and associated brands for nearly a decade. He has worked in all areas of the market including music recording, live, broadcast, post production. He established his own company, The Audio Professionals, in 2006.
Dave West was a successful musician before turning his talents to sales. He has been a stalwart of various pro audio reselling and distribution companies over the last decade, and is particularly well connected to the audio production and education markets.
The Audio Professionals are located in their new offices in Watford, UK. Visit them online at http://www.audiopros.eu/
LAUTEN AUDIO MAKES EUROPEAN DEBUT AT MUSIKMESSE FRANKFURT
LAUTEN AUDIO MAKES EUROPEAN DEBUT AT MUSIKMESSE FRANKFURT
Company to display its studio microphone line including three new models
FRANKFURT, GERMANY, March 10, 2008 – USA-based Lauten Audio, a professional microphone maker, will make its European debut at Musikmesse Frankfurt at Hall 5.1, Walkway D, Stand 50. On display will be the company’s studio microphone line including their highly successful Horizon tube microphone and three new models.
“Making our European debut at Musikmesse is very exciting for us,” said Brian Loudenslager, Founder of Lauten Audio. “2007 was a very challenging and productive year for us. We worked very hard to perfect our new models and we are extremely pleased with the results. With our new partnerships with Analog Audio GmbH in Germany, The Audio Professionals in the UK, and the recent addition of Dr. Charles Chen as the Chief Engineer, we are poised for a successful introduction of the brand to the European Market. Musikmesse is the perfect venue to kick off the effort. We hope to demonstrate to everyone that Lauten Audio is a unique and thoughtful designer of professional microphones and a brand worthy of their attention.”
Lauten Audio’s studio microphone line includes:
Horizon
List: $799.00
The Horizon tube microphone is Lauten Audio’s first commercially available product. Designed as a work-horse, the microphone features a solid build quality, NOS military grade tube, custom wound output transformer and premium high-resolution electronics. This microphone has found its home on everything from vocals and voice-overs to drums, electric guitar amplifiers, acoustic guitar, piano and fiddle. It is also known to be used for live sound micing. The Horizon has been highly successful in the US and other parts of the world receiving very positive customer feedback and publication reviews.
ST-221 stereo pair
List: $1599.00
ST-221 is a small diaphragm tube microphone that will be packaged in pairs. These microphones feature interchangeable cardioid and omnidirectional capsules, NOS military grade vacuum tubes and premium high-resolution electronics. The ST-221 combines the characteristics of the small diaphragm and the tube, making it an ideal choice for recording instruments.
LT-381
List: $1599.00
The highly anticipated LT-381 features newly designed large dual-diaphragm capsule, NOS military grade pentode input and transformer-less triode output circuit, and variable omni, cardioid and figure-8 polar patterns. The LT-381 is designed to be a high-performance vocal microphone that produces incredibly full and detailed recordings. It is an exquisitely crafted work-of-art and a remarkable fusion of form and function.
FC-357
List: $999.00
The FC-357 is a solid-state multi-pattern large diaphragm condenser microphone. The FC-357 has premium high-resolution electronics and a dual-diaphragm capsule capable of omnidirectional, cardioid and figure-8 polar patterns. This microphone is for recordists looking for very clean and natural sound reproduction.
“Each of these models offers a new unique flavor to any studio microphone arsenal, and all of the Lauten Audio studio microphones are designed to compliment each other," said Mr. Loudenslager. "We spend weeks in the studio tweaking each model until we find their sweet spot. We then spend months on production planning because we believe the real challenge is not in producing a few great sounding prototypes, but in reproducing that sound in a final product consistently and efficiently. This is one of our focus areas and key strengths.”
The new models are expected to ship in the second quarter of 2008.
About Lauten Audio:
Lauten Audio is a high-end microphone manufacturer formed by professionals with diverse backgrounds ranging from microphone design, physics, recording engineering, electrical engineering, international business, and manufacturing. The company’s philosophy is to build better sounding microphones through unique designs, careful component selection, efficient manufacturing processes, and extensive listening tests.
Lauten Audio is located in Santa Clara, CA, USA, the web address is: http://www.lautenaudio.com/
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High-res images of Lauten Audio products are available at http://www.lautenaudio.com/productphotos.htm
Company to display its studio microphone line including three new models
FRANKFURT, GERMANY, March 10, 2008 – USA-based Lauten Audio, a professional microphone maker, will make its European debut at Musikmesse Frankfurt at Hall 5.1, Walkway D, Stand 50. On display will be the company’s studio microphone line including their highly successful Horizon tube microphone and three new models.
“Making our European debut at Musikmesse is very exciting for us,” said Brian Loudenslager, Founder of Lauten Audio. “2007 was a very challenging and productive year for us. We worked very hard to perfect our new models and we are extremely pleased with the results. With our new partnerships with Analog Audio GmbH in Germany, The Audio Professionals in the UK, and the recent addition of Dr. Charles Chen as the Chief Engineer, we are poised for a successful introduction of the brand to the European Market. Musikmesse is the perfect venue to kick off the effort. We hope to demonstrate to everyone that Lauten Audio is a unique and thoughtful designer of professional microphones and a brand worthy of their attention.”
Lauten Audio’s studio microphone line includes:
Horizon
List: $799.00
The Horizon tube microphone is Lauten Audio’s first commercially available product. Designed as a work-horse, the microphone features a solid build quality, NOS military grade tube, custom wound output transformer and premium high-resolution electronics. This microphone has found its home on everything from vocals and voice-overs to drums, electric guitar amplifiers, acoustic guitar, piano and fiddle. It is also known to be used for live sound micing. The Horizon has been highly successful in the US and other parts of the world receiving very positive customer feedback and publication reviews.
ST-221 stereo pair
List: $1599.00
ST-221 is a small diaphragm tube microphone that will be packaged in pairs. These microphones feature interchangeable cardioid and omnidirectional capsules, NOS military grade vacuum tubes and premium high-resolution electronics. The ST-221 combines the characteristics of the small diaphragm and the tube, making it an ideal choice for recording instruments.
LT-381
List: $1599.00
The highly anticipated LT-381 features newly designed large dual-diaphragm capsule, NOS military grade pentode input and transformer-less triode output circuit, and variable omni, cardioid and figure-8 polar patterns. The LT-381 is designed to be a high-performance vocal microphone that produces incredibly full and detailed recordings. It is an exquisitely crafted work-of-art and a remarkable fusion of form and function.
FC-357
List: $999.00
The FC-357 is a solid-state multi-pattern large diaphragm condenser microphone. The FC-357 has premium high-resolution electronics and a dual-diaphragm capsule capable of omnidirectional, cardioid and figure-8 polar patterns. This microphone is for recordists looking for very clean and natural sound reproduction.
“Each of these models offers a new unique flavor to any studio microphone arsenal, and all of the Lauten Audio studio microphones are designed to compliment each other," said Mr. Loudenslager. "We spend weeks in the studio tweaking each model until we find their sweet spot. We then spend months on production planning because we believe the real challenge is not in producing a few great sounding prototypes, but in reproducing that sound in a final product consistently and efficiently. This is one of our focus areas and key strengths.”
The new models are expected to ship in the second quarter of 2008.
About Lauten Audio:
Lauten Audio is a high-end microphone manufacturer formed by professionals with diverse backgrounds ranging from microphone design, physics, recording engineering, electrical engineering, international business, and manufacturing. The company’s philosophy is to build better sounding microphones through unique designs, careful component selection, efficient manufacturing processes, and extensive listening tests.
Lauten Audio is located in Santa Clara, CA, USA, the web address is: http://www.lautenaudio.com/
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High-res images of Lauten Audio products are available at http://www.lautenaudio.com/productphotos.htm
Friday, March 07, 2008
Lauten Audio at Musikmesse Prolight & Sound
Come visit Lauten Audio and see our exciting new products at the Musikmesse Prolight & Sound tradeshow in Frankfurt, Germany!
We are in Hall 5.1 Booth D50
We look forward to seeing you there!
We are in Hall 5.1 Booth D50
We look forward to seeing you there!
Lauten Audio VIP Waiting List
Would you like to be one of the first to get or try one of our new microphones? We’ve had so many requests for our new products; we decided to create a waiting list.
Follow this link and sign up for our VIP Waiting List. We will notify you as soon as our product is available in your area.
Get on this list today and be one of the first to get a new Lauten Audio microphone!
Follow this link and sign up for our VIP Waiting List. We will notify you as soon as our product is available in your area.
Get on this list today and be one of the first to get a new Lauten Audio microphone!
Friday, February 29, 2008
Horizon Tube Microphone Reviews Are Online
We want to give you a quick update to let you know we have added links to our current magazine reviews for the Horizon Tube Microphone. If you haven’t read them yet, be sure and check them out. You can access the reviews on the Horizon Tube Microphone product page at our website or you may click the review images below. | |
Monday, February 11, 2008
Horizon Tube Mic on Grammy Winning Albums
Just a quick blog update on the Grammy’s this morning. Just as many people cheer for their hometown team, we at Lauten Audio were cheering for the Grammy nominated artists that we know used a Lauten Audio product during their studio recording. That makes 3 Grammy’s this year! They include Eagles, Foo Fighters and Jim Lauderdale. Congratulations to all of you; and to your producers and engineers, thanks for choosing Lauten Audio.
The Horizon tube microphone was used in various applications on all three of these Grammy winning albums. For a new brand, I’d say we’re doing pretty well at getting used on hit records.
Thanks for your time,
Brian Loudenslager
Lauten Audio
Founder
The Horizon tube microphone was used in various applications on all three of these Grammy winning albums. For a new brand, I’d say we’re doing pretty well at getting used on hit records.
Thanks for your time,
Brian Loudenslager
Lauten Audio
Founder
Tuesday, February 05, 2008
LAUTEN AUDIO CUTS THROUGH THE MIX ON JIM LAUDERDALE’S GRAMMY-NOMINATED “THE BLUE GRASS DIARIES”
SANTA CLARA, CA, February 5th, 2008 – On Jim Lauderdale’s 2008 Grammy-nominated album, “The Blue Grass Diaries,” producer, engineer and recording artist Randy Kohrs cut through the mix with Lauten Audio’s Horizon tube microphone. The Horizon was used exclusively on fiddles, all of the second guitar overdubs, and female harmonies.
"On the female harmonies, the Horizon helped the soft voices cut through the hard hitting vocals of Jim and me without having to eq all the body out of them,” said Randy Kohrs. “For me, that’s a lot of finite eq work I never have to do with the Horizon tube microphone. On the fiddle, it helped the lower sweet, woody tones speak through a barrage of mid-range instruments, like the banjo and resonator guitar, and brought out the clarity. Aaron Till said he had never heard his fiddle so well recorded. The Horizon is a complete studio work-horse built to stand the grueling test of time. I could not ask for more in a microphone."
Jim Lauderdale is a multi-talented performer and songwriter in both country and bluegrass music, and with the highly successful release of “The Bluegrass Diaries,” he continues to make his mark in both genres. His career has taken him all over the world, enriching his ever-growing fan base, and his music has been recorded by artists ranging from George Strait to George Jones. Contributing their talents to “The Blue Grass Diaries” are Jesse Cobb on mandolin, Richard Bailey on banjo, Jay Weaver on bass, Cody Kilby on guitar, Randy Kohrs on resonator guitar and harmony vocals, Aaron Till on fiddle, Ashley Brown and Cia Cherryholmes on vocal harmonies, among other special guests.
“When I heard about the Grammy nomination, I was extremely happy for Jim and Randy,” said Brian Loudenslager, founder of Lauten Audio. “The diverse usage of the Horizon on the album further solidifies what we have said all along about this microphone’s incredible versatility.”
The Horizon tube microphone is Lauten Audio’s first commercially available product, with three new studio models to follow this year. Designed as a work-horse, the Horizon is solidly built and features an NOS military grade tube, custom wound output transformer and high-resolution electronics. The mic is available in dealers throughout the United States and Canada, as well as other parts of the world.
About Lauten Audio:
Lauten Audio is a high-end microphone manufacturer formed by professionals with diverse backgrounds ranging from microphone design, physics, recording engineering, electrical engineering, international business, and manufacturing. The company’s philosophy is to build better sounding microphones through unique designs, careful component selection, efficient manufacturing processes, and extensive listening tests.
Lauten Audio is located in Santa Clara, CA. For more information on Lauten Audio’s products and organization please visit http://www.lautenaudio.com/
"On the female harmonies, the Horizon helped the soft voices cut through the hard hitting vocals of Jim and me without having to eq all the body out of them,” said Randy Kohrs. “For me, that’s a lot of finite eq work I never have to do with the Horizon tube microphone. On the fiddle, it helped the lower sweet, woody tones speak through a barrage of mid-range instruments, like the banjo and resonator guitar, and brought out the clarity. Aaron Till said he had never heard his fiddle so well recorded. The Horizon is a complete studio work-horse built to stand the grueling test of time. I could not ask for more in a microphone."
Jim Lauderdale is a multi-talented performer and songwriter in both country and bluegrass music, and with the highly successful release of “The Bluegrass Diaries,” he continues to make his mark in both genres. His career has taken him all over the world, enriching his ever-growing fan base, and his music has been recorded by artists ranging from George Strait to George Jones. Contributing their talents to “The Blue Grass Diaries” are Jesse Cobb on mandolin, Richard Bailey on banjo, Jay Weaver on bass, Cody Kilby on guitar, Randy Kohrs on resonator guitar and harmony vocals, Aaron Till on fiddle, Ashley Brown and Cia Cherryholmes on vocal harmonies, among other special guests.
“When I heard about the Grammy nomination, I was extremely happy for Jim and Randy,” said Brian Loudenslager, founder of Lauten Audio. “The diverse usage of the Horizon on the album further solidifies what we have said all along about this microphone’s incredible versatility.”
The Horizon tube microphone is Lauten Audio’s first commercially available product, with three new studio models to follow this year. Designed as a work-horse, the Horizon is solidly built and features an NOS military grade tube, custom wound output transformer and high-resolution electronics. The mic is available in dealers throughout the United States and Canada, as well as other parts of the world.
About Lauten Audio:
Lauten Audio is a high-end microphone manufacturer formed by professionals with diverse backgrounds ranging from microphone design, physics, recording engineering, electrical engineering, international business, and manufacturing. The company’s philosophy is to build better sounding microphones through unique designs, careful component selection, efficient manufacturing processes, and extensive listening tests.
Lauten Audio is located in Santa Clara, CA. For more information on Lauten Audio’s products and organization please visit http://www.lautenaudio.com/
Tuesday, January 15, 2008
LAUTEN AUDIO TO DEBUT THREE NEW MODELS AT THE 2008 WINTER NAMM SHOW
Company to debut three new studio microphones at the 2008 Winter NAMM show
SANTA CLARA, CA, January 7, 2008 – Lauten Audio, a professional microphone maker, will debut three new studio microphones at the 2008 Winter NAMM show in booth #6983; the LT-381, FC-357 and ST-221. Each new model compliments each other as well as their first product, the Horizon tube microphone, and enriches their professional studio microphone line.
“This year's Winter NAMM show is very exciting for us,” said Brian Loudenslager, Founder of Lauten Audio. “2007 was a very challenging and productive year for us. We have worked really hard to perfect these three new models and we are extremely pleased with the results.”
FC-357
The FC-357 is a solid-state multi-pattern large diaphragm condenser microphone. The FC-357 has class-A electronics and a dual-diaphragm capsule capable of omnidirectional, cardioid and figure-8 polar patterns. This microphone is for recordists looking for very clean and natural sound reproduction.
ST-221 stereo pair
ST-221 is a small diaphragm tube microphone that will be packaged in pairs. These microphones feature interchangeable cardioid and omnidirectional capsules, new-old-stock military grade vacuum tubes and premium high-resolution electronics. The ST-221 combines the characteristics of the small diaphragm and the tube, making it an ideal choice for recording instruments.
LT-381
The highly anticipated LT-381 features newly designed large dual-diaphragm capsule, new-old-stock military grade pentode input and triode output circuit, and variable omni, cardioid and figure-8 polar patterns. The LT-381 is designed to be a high-performance vocal microphone that produces incredibly full and detailed recordings. It is an exquisitely crafted work-of-art, and a remarkable fusion of form and function.
“Each of these models offers a new unique flavor to any studio microphone arsenal, and all of the Lauten Audio studio microphones are designed to compliment each other," said Mr. Loudenslager. "We spent weeks in the studio tweaking these models until we found their sweet spots. We then spent the next several months on production planning because we believe the real challenge is not in producing a couple great sounding prototypes, but in reproducing that sound in a final product consistently and efficiently. This is one of our focus areas and key strengths.”
These new models are expected to ship in the second quarter of 2008. List prices will be announced by March, 2008.
About Lauten Audio:
Lauten Audio is a high-end microphone manufacturer formed by professionals with diverse backgrounds ranging from microphone design, physics, recording engineering, electrical engineering, international business, and manufacturing. The company’s philosophy is to build better sounding microphones through unique designs, careful component selection, efficient manufacturing processes, and extensive listening tests.
SANTA CLARA, CA, January 7, 2008 – Lauten Audio, a professional microphone maker, will debut three new studio microphones at the 2008 Winter NAMM show in booth #6983; the LT-381, FC-357 and ST-221. Each new model compliments each other as well as their first product, the Horizon tube microphone, and enriches their professional studio microphone line.
“This year's Winter NAMM show is very exciting for us,” said Brian Loudenslager, Founder of Lauten Audio. “2007 was a very challenging and productive year for us. We have worked really hard to perfect these three new models and we are extremely pleased with the results.”
FC-357
The FC-357 is a solid-state multi-pattern large diaphragm condenser microphone. The FC-357 has class-A electronics and a dual-diaphragm capsule capable of omnidirectional, cardioid and figure-8 polar patterns. This microphone is for recordists looking for very clean and natural sound reproduction.
ST-221 stereo pairST-221 is a small diaphragm tube microphone that will be packaged in pairs. These microphones feature interchangeable cardioid and omnidirectional capsules, new-old-stock military grade vacuum tubes and premium high-resolution electronics. The ST-221 combines the characteristics of the small diaphragm and the tube, making it an ideal choice for recording instruments.
LT-381
The highly anticipated LT-381 features newly designed large dual-diaphragm capsule, new-old-stock military grade pentode input and triode output circuit, and variable omni, cardioid and figure-8 polar patterns. The LT-381 is designed to be a high-performance vocal microphone that produces incredibly full and detailed recordings. It is an exquisitely crafted work-of-art, and a remarkable fusion of form and function.
“Each of these models offers a new unique flavor to any studio microphone arsenal, and all of the Lauten Audio studio microphones are designed to compliment each other," said Mr. Loudenslager. "We spent weeks in the studio tweaking these models until we found their sweet spots. We then spent the next several months on production planning because we believe the real challenge is not in producing a couple great sounding prototypes, but in reproducing that sound in a final product consistently and efficiently. This is one of our focus areas and key strengths.”
These new models are expected to ship in the second quarter of 2008. List prices will be announced by March, 2008.
About Lauten Audio:
Lauten Audio is a high-end microphone manufacturer formed by professionals with diverse backgrounds ranging from microphone design, physics, recording engineering, electrical engineering, international business, and manufacturing. The company’s philosophy is to build better sounding microphones through unique designs, careful component selection, efficient manufacturing processes, and extensive listening tests.
Monday, January 14, 2008
LAUTEN AUDIO PARTNERS WITH ANALOG AUDIO GMBH
Germany-based Analog Audio GmbH will distribute full line of Lauten Audio microphones
Santa Clara, CA, January 14, 2008 – Lauten Audio, a high-end microphone maker, has announced a new distribution agreement with Germany-based Analog Audio GmbH. Under the terms of the agreement, Analog Audio GmbH will serve as the sole distributor in Germany for the Santa Clara, California-based company’s entire microphone line, including their highly successful Horizon tube microphone and three new models. The entire microphone line will be on display at the 2008 Winter NAMM show in booth #6983.
"Being introduced to Lauten Audio at the AES 2007 show in New York we immediately saw the potential in the Horizon tube microphone and the three new models,” says Peter Brigel, Sales Director for Analog Audio. “Lauten Audio microphones not only fit perfectly into our portfolio of high-end professional audio products, they also have great potential to fill a gap in the mid-price market."
Lauten Audio’s first commercially available product, the Horizon tube microphone, is a hand crafted boutique quality microphone that has proven to be a must-have for many recordists. Lauten Audio’s new microphones include the FC-357, the ST-221, and the LT-381. The FC-357 is a solid-state multi-pattern large diaphragm condenser microphone, designed for recordists looking for very clean and natural sound reproduction. The ST-221 is a small diaphragm tube microphone that will be packaged in pairs. The ST-221 combines the characteristics of the small diaphragm and the tube, making it an ideal choice for recording instruments. Finally, the highly anticipated LT-381 features a newly designed large dual-diaphragm capsule, new-old-stock military grade pentode input and triode output circuit, and variable omni, cardioid and figure-8 polar patterns. The LT-381 is designed to be a high-performance vocal microphone that produces incredibly full and detailed recordings.
“We are very excited that Analog Audio GmbH is distributing for Lauten Audio in Germany,” says Brian Loudenslager, founder of Lauten Audio. “They are a very well established and highly respected distributor of high-end professional audio products. We firmly believe that the extremely talented team at Analog Audio GmbH will give Lauten Audio the representation and commitment we desire.”
About Lauten Audio:
Lauten Audio is a high-end microphone manufacturer formed by professionals with diverse backgrounds ranging from microphone design, physics, recording engineering, electrical engineering, international business, and manufacturing. The company’s philosophy is to build better sounding microphones through unique designs, careful component selection, efficient manufacturing processes, and extensive listening tests.
Lauten Audio is located in Santa Clara, CA. For more information on Lauten Audio’s products and organization please visit http://www.lautenaudio.com/
About Analog Audio GmbH:
Analog Audio has been in the Pro Audio Business for more than 20 years, working with a wide range of customers from private and public broadcast, film and video audio business, and all major Pro-MI dealers in Germany and Austria. The company's focus is to distribute high-quality professional audio products for the recording industry, location recording, ENG-EFP and high-end Hifi.
Analog Audio GmbH is located in Gröbenzell, Germany. Visit Analog Audio GmbH at http://www.analogonline.de/
Santa Clara, CA, January 14, 2008 – Lauten Audio, a high-end microphone maker, has announced a new distribution agreement with Germany-based Analog Audio GmbH. Under the terms of the agreement, Analog Audio GmbH will serve as the sole distributor in Germany for the Santa Clara, California-based company’s entire microphone line, including their highly successful Horizon tube microphone and three new models. The entire microphone line will be on display at the 2008 Winter NAMM show in booth #6983.
"Being introduced to Lauten Audio at the AES 2007 show in New York we immediately saw the potential in the Horizon tube microphone and the three new models,” says Peter Brigel, Sales Director for Analog Audio. “Lauten Audio microphones not only fit perfectly into our portfolio of high-end professional audio products, they also have great potential to fill a gap in the mid-price market."
Lauten Audio’s first commercially available product, the Horizon tube microphone, is a hand crafted boutique quality microphone that has proven to be a must-have for many recordists. Lauten Audio’s new microphones include the FC-357, the ST-221, and the LT-381. The FC-357 is a solid-state multi-pattern large diaphragm condenser microphone, designed for recordists looking for very clean and natural sound reproduction. The ST-221 is a small diaphragm tube microphone that will be packaged in pairs. The ST-221 combines the characteristics of the small diaphragm and the tube, making it an ideal choice for recording instruments. Finally, the highly anticipated LT-381 features a newly designed large dual-diaphragm capsule, new-old-stock military grade pentode input and triode output circuit, and variable omni, cardioid and figure-8 polar patterns. The LT-381 is designed to be a high-performance vocal microphone that produces incredibly full and detailed recordings.
“We are very excited that Analog Audio GmbH is distributing for Lauten Audio in Germany,” says Brian Loudenslager, founder of Lauten Audio. “They are a very well established and highly respected distributor of high-end professional audio products. We firmly believe that the extremely talented team at Analog Audio GmbH will give Lauten Audio the representation and commitment we desire.”
About Lauten Audio:
Lauten Audio is a high-end microphone manufacturer formed by professionals with diverse backgrounds ranging from microphone design, physics, recording engineering, electrical engineering, international business, and manufacturing. The company’s philosophy is to build better sounding microphones through unique designs, careful component selection, efficient manufacturing processes, and extensive listening tests.
Lauten Audio is located in Santa Clara, CA. For more information on Lauten Audio’s products and organization please visit http://www.lautenaudio.com/
About Analog Audio GmbH:
Analog Audio has been in the Pro Audio Business for more than 20 years, working with a wide range of customers from private and public broadcast, film and video audio business, and all major Pro-MI dealers in Germany and Austria. The company's focus is to distribute high-quality professional audio products for the recording industry, location recording, ENG-EFP and high-end Hifi.
Analog Audio GmbH is located in Gröbenzell, Germany. Visit Analog Audio GmbH at http://www.analogonline.de/
Monday, January 07, 2008
LAUTEN AUDIO WELCOMES DR. CHARLES CHEN AS CHIEF ENGINEER OF MICROPHONES
Dr. Chen brings 25 years of engineering and research experience to the company
SANTA CLARA, CA, January, 7 2008 – Lauten Audio is pleased to announce that Dr. Charles Chen has joined the company as Chief Engineer. Dr. Chen will be responsible for Lauten Audio's microphone engineering and design. He brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the company, including ten years of hands-on experience in electronics and circuitry design as a product development engineer of radio receivers and speakers.
Dr. Chen holds a BS degree in Physics and Masters and Ph.D. degrees with focus on aerodynamics and computer simulation from a top university in the Netherlands. With his academic background and experience, he has been able to apply Physics theorems to improve capsule and circuitry designs in microphones. He is intimately familiar with the latest research in Acoustic theory, and developed a capsule simulation model that has proven to be invaluable in the development of high-quality capsules. Dr. Chen has also been working on a revolutionary microphone testing system that links qualitative observations from hearing tests to quantitative physical properties and attributes.
“We are very excited and honored to welcome Dr. Chen to the team. With his knowledge and experience we will be able to reinforce our focus on the design and manufacturing of unique, high-quality professional microphones,” said Brian Loudenslager, Founder of Lauten Audio. “This is just the beginning of what we are doing to build a long and successful future for Lauten Audio. Bringing on someone like Dr. Chen demonstrates that we are committed to raising the bar for professional microphones. We’re not just tweaking the design of mics from the past; we are really focusing on ground-up designs and unique sound.”
“For many years I have been interested in the design and development of microphones, and in particular transducer design and applications,” said Dr. Charles Chen. “Having had numerous discussions and consultations with Mr. Loudenslager, it was only natural for me to become part of the team. I feel Lauten Audio has the passion and resources to bring my research and designs to life.”
Dr. Chen has worked in the academic field as a Lead Scientist and Researcher for over 25 years, and held positions at Duke University, University of Wisconsin at Madison, San Diego State University, and National Research Institute of China. Most recently he was in the high-tech industry and joined Lauten Audio from IBM.
About Lauten Audio:
Lauten Audio is a high-end microphone manufacturer formed by professionals with diverse backgrounds ranging from microphone design, physics, recording engineering, electrical engineering, international business, and manufacturing. The company’s philosophy is to build better sounding microphones through unique designs, careful component selection, efficient manufacturing processes, and extensive listening tests.
SANTA CLARA, CA, January, 7 2008 – Lauten Audio is pleased to announce that Dr. Charles Chen has joined the company as Chief Engineer. Dr. Chen will be responsible for Lauten Audio's microphone engineering and design. He brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the company, including ten years of hands-on experience in electronics and circuitry design as a product development engineer of radio receivers and speakers.
Dr. Chen holds a BS degree in Physics and Masters and Ph.D. degrees with focus on aerodynamics and computer simulation from a top university in the Netherlands. With his academic background and experience, he has been able to apply Physics theorems to improve capsule and circuitry designs in microphones. He is intimately familiar with the latest research in Acoustic theory, and developed a capsule simulation model that has proven to be invaluable in the development of high-quality capsules. Dr. Chen has also been working on a revolutionary microphone testing system that links qualitative observations from hearing tests to quantitative physical properties and attributes.
“We are very excited and honored to welcome Dr. Chen to the team. With his knowledge and experience we will be able to reinforce our focus on the design and manufacturing of unique, high-quality professional microphones,” said Brian Loudenslager, Founder of Lauten Audio. “This is just the beginning of what we are doing to build a long and successful future for Lauten Audio. Bringing on someone like Dr. Chen demonstrates that we are committed to raising the bar for professional microphones. We’re not just tweaking the design of mics from the past; we are really focusing on ground-up designs and unique sound.”
“For many years I have been interested in the design and development of microphones, and in particular transducer design and applications,” said Dr. Charles Chen. “Having had numerous discussions and consultations with Mr. Loudenslager, it was only natural for me to become part of the team. I feel Lauten Audio has the passion and resources to bring my research and designs to life.”
Dr. Chen has worked in the academic field as a Lead Scientist and Researcher for over 25 years, and held positions at Duke University, University of Wisconsin at Madison, San Diego State University, and National Research Institute of China. Most recently he was in the high-tech industry and joined Lauten Audio from IBM.
About Lauten Audio:
Lauten Audio is a high-end microphone manufacturer formed by professionals with diverse backgrounds ranging from microphone design, physics, recording engineering, electrical engineering, international business, and manufacturing. The company’s philosophy is to build better sounding microphones through unique designs, careful component selection, efficient manufacturing processes, and extensive listening tests.
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