Impressed with the Horizon Tube Microphone

Below is an actual email from a recent Horizon tube microphone user.

"I just wanted to share how impressed I am with your Horizon mic. I had a client who was looking for a mic for his personal studio and having a fairly extensive collection he came along and we borrowed a few others from other studios including a Horizon from Aki at Eastern Acoustics.

After whittling it down to 3 possibles from 10 in all cases in a blind test the Horizon rose to the top beating out mics 5 times the price, needless to say my client took it from Aki.

While I don't own my own one it has jumped onto my priority list as it fills a void in my collection and offers another “tube” flavor. Kudos for bringing a great product to market.


Regards, Matt "


Thanks for the kind words Matt! We appreciate you taking the time to send us an email and for allowing us to let others know what you thought of the Horizon Tube Microphone.

Matt Allison is a musician located in South Africa. You may visit his website at http://www.matt-allison.com/

Feedback from afar – Horizon on Voice Over and Spoken word

I received an email recently from David Teren of Sonic Junction in Windhoek, Namibia, Africa. David purchased a Horizon from Eastern Acoustics in Cape Town, South Africa and had some nice things to say about it.

David says “We often record dialogue and are more than surprised at what the Horizon delivers in this area. Sometimes you need to listen to hear the difference. But with Horizon you just hear it.”

Thanks David, we appreciate your feedback! If you are ever in need of recording services in Africa be sure to look up David Teren Productions.

David Teren Productions
3 Von Heydebreck Street
Pioneers Park
Windhoek
Namibia

http://www.davidteren.iway.na/

And of course if your in Africa be sure to contact Eastern Acoustics to get your Horizon and all future Lauten Audio products.

Eastern Acoustics Pro Audio
4 Hastings Road
Wynberg 7800
Cape Town, South Africa
Tel: (+27) 21-7979-540
Fax: (+27) 21-7623-614
e-mail: goeast@netactive.co.za

Lauten Audio Horizon Now Available at Sam Ash

We are very excited to report that the Horizon Tube Microphone is now available through Sam Ash music stores! Buy online or stop by your local Sam Ash to inquire about the Horizon Tube Microphone.

Click here to locate a dealer online or click here to go directly to the Lauten Audio Horizon product page.

Horizon Tube Microphone at Slack Key Studio

We wanted to report on recent end user activity with the Horizon tube microphone. Slack Key Studio and its Owner/Operator Randy Kohrs (pictured right) recently acquired a Horizon and have been putting it through its paces.

Randy sent some pictures and tells us they have been using it on everything from Acoustic guitar, vocals, dobro and fiddle. Randy says " The Horizon is getting great reviews from everyone who uses it! ". Thanks Randy and we appreciate you giving it a shot and discovering the many great uses for the Horizon.

Some of Slack Key Studio's recent clients who used the Horizon on their sessions include; Jim Lauderdale (pictured left) for vocals on his upcoming bluegrass CD.

Shawn Camp, (pictured right) on acoustic guitar who co-wrote a song on Jim's CD. Shawn has had songs recorded by everyone from Garth Brooks to Josh Turners "Would you go with me".

Aaron Till (pictured left) used the Horizon on a fiddle.

Larry Cordle (pictured below right) used the Horizon on vocals for several demo sessions and as Randy said "Loves it".

In addition Michelle Poe (pictured below left) and Edgar Loudermilk (pictured below right) both used the Horizon for vocals.


We always appreciate it when end users send us their feedback and even better their photos and sound clips. The reason we make microphones is to help each and every artist achieve the sound they are looking for. Please be sure and follow the links for all the artists above and of course, buy their Cd's!

Nick Raskulinecz

We recently paid a visit to Nick Raskulinecz at Studio 606 (a.k.a Foo Fighters Studio)

Nick has been enjoying using a pair of Horizon Tube Microphones on everything from guitar amps to tom toms.

Here's a quote from Nick: “Like all great mics, the Horizon’s got a SOUND... Built like a tank, this mic can handle anything.”

Nick Raskulinecz - 3-time Grammy winning engineer and producer. Nick’s credits include: RUSH, Foo Fighters, Velvet Revolver, Queens of the Stone Age, Superdrag and many more.

Lauten Audio on MySpace.com

lauten audio on myspace

Yep, that's right, we've created a MySpace.com place for Lauten Audio. Do you have a Myspace page? If so, log in and add Lauten Audio to your friends list we'd be glad to have you on ours.

Follow this link and add us today: http://www.myspace.com/lautenaudio

WE HAVE A WINNER!

We would like to congratulate David Campbell of Sunburst Guitar gallery for winning the Horizon Tube Microphone drawing at the 2007 Winter NAMM show in Anaheim, CA. 
We would also like to thank all the entrants, be sure to stay tuned to our newsletter for another chance to win a Lauten Audio product.

 

SUMMIT AUDIO,INC.TO REPRESENT LAUTEN AUDIO FOR DISTRIBUTION AND MARKETING

SUMMIT AUDIO, INC. TO REPRESENT LAUTEN AUDIO
FOR DISTRIBUTION AND MARKETING


SAN FRANCISCO, October 5,2006 —Summit Audio Inc., a leading manufacturer, designer and distributor of high-end signal processing equipment, has announced an exclusive distribution and marketing agreement with Lauten Audio. Under the terms of the new agreement, Summit Audio will serve as the sole distributor in the United States for the Santa Clara, California-based company ’ s entire microphone line, including the all-new Horizon microphone. The two companies will display their product lines at AES 2006 in booth #1107.

“Most people know my company for manufacturing and designing the latest in signal processing gear,” states Erik Papp, president of Summit Audio, which celebrated its 25th anniversary this year. “However, we also have mature distribution and marketing capabilities thanks to our extensive experience and strong relationships in the industry. We are excited about Lauten Audio ’s product line, specifically their Horizon and Oceanus microphones. Lauten is using technology that has never been used before in audio, and we think engineers are going to really fall in love with their microphones.”

Lauten Audio ’ s first commercially available product, the Horizon cardioid tube microphone, is an optimal combination of components that include an NOS military-grade tube and a high-performance transformer. In addition, the microphone sports an internally shock-mounted large-diaphragm capsule and a two-step -10dB and -20dB pad, which results in very high SPL capabilities.

“We have been working in various capacities with Erik for the past couple years, and trust Summit Audio ’s capabilities in the industry,” says Brian Loudenslager, founder of Lauten Audio. “I wanted someone to represent us that fully understands the nuances and technology of our microphones. Not only that, we know that Summit Audio believes in our products as much as we do and will leverage their connections to put us in the best possible position to succeed.”

About Summit Audio, Inc.:
Founded in 1979,Summit Audio, Inc. has always strived to develop innovative pro audio products that were carefully designed and constructed with the end-user ’ s need in mind. The Gardnerville, NV-based company has continued to evolve for more than 25 years, and continues to raft sonically brilliant products to the most exacting standards, utilizing expert human ears and the best-available test equipment. Current clients include ABC, NBC, Clair Brothers Audio/ShowCo, dB Sound Image, Capitol Records, Sony Sound Studios, with product geared for use in live sound, studio recording, broadcast, and live theater venues across the world.

Media Contact:
Micah Warren, Principal
FeverPitch Media Group, Inc.
(201) 945-1984micahw@feverpitchmedia.com

Welcome to the opening of the Lauten Audio Blog!

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