Pick up your copy of Recording Magazines October issue for Paul Vnuk Jrs review of the Lauten Audio Torch microphones.
Monday, September 28, 2009
Thursday, August 06, 2009
LAUTEN AUDIO AND SUMMIT AUDIO INC ENTER INTO NEW US DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT
Nevada-based Summit Audio becomes the exclusive U.S. distributor for Lauten Audio
San Jose, CA, August, 6th, 2009 – Lauten Audio has announced a new value-added distribution agreement with Nevada-based Summit Audio Inc. Under the terms of the agreement, Summit Audio Inc will serve as the exclusive value-added distributor in the United States.
For the past three years, Summit Audio has served as the exclusive U.S. sales representative for Lauten Audio, and the move to a full value-added distributorship solidifies the successful partnership. “Working closely with Summit these past three years has been a very rewarding experience. Summit has provided a wealth of knowledge and experience as we brought our microphones to market,” says Brian Loudenslager, Founder of Lauten Audio. “Expanding the partnership will help Lauten focus on research, engineering and new product development, such as our new pressure gradient capsules,” adds Mr. Loudenslager.
Founded in 1979, Summit Audio Inc is well known for their high-end outboard studio gear. In recent years, Summit has expanded its business, adding distribution, representation and custom design services focusing on the professional audio industry. In addition to distributing Lauten Audio, they also distribute the highly acclaimed Bricasti reverb products and are involved in a handful of confidential projects. “It is relationships like this one that has inspired us to serve the United States with quality products that compliment our own. A partnership such as the one we now share with Lauten helps us hold ourselves to a higher standard, and provides us with invaluable insight into our mutual customers’ needs and wants. On a simpler note, it gives us the opportunity to be in front of our customers more often, but still with very relevant quality products.” says, Erik Papp President of Summit Audio Inc. To help manage their growth, Summit recently hired industry veteran and former Adam Audio US CEO Dave Bryce to lead brand development efforts and help expand U.S. market share.
Lauten Audio microphones continue to carve out a niche for recordists seeking microphones with an original sound. The company added to their award-winning Horizon tube microphone and began shipping three new studio microphones in October 2008. Their Oceanus and Torch microphones were recently added to the “Best of" list of upper-class microphones by the Germany-based Professional Audio Musik & Equipment magazine. All of Lauten Audio's microphones have garnered exceptional reviews from both end-users and magazines around the world.
Summit Audio Inc is located in Gardnerville, NV. For more information on Summit Audio please visit www.SummitAudio.com
Lauten Audio is located in San Jose, CA. For more information on Lauten Audio please visit www.LautenAudio.com
San Jose, CA, August, 6th, 2009 – Lauten Audio has announced a new value-added distribution agreement with Nevada-based Summit Audio Inc. Under the terms of the agreement, Summit Audio Inc will serve as the exclusive value-added distributor in the United States.
For the past three years, Summit Audio has served as the exclusive U.S. sales representative for Lauten Audio, and the move to a full value-added distributorship solidifies the successful partnership. “Working closely with Summit these past three years has been a very rewarding experience. Summit has provided a wealth of knowledge and experience as we brought our microphones to market,” says Brian Loudenslager, Founder of Lauten Audio. “Expanding the partnership will help Lauten focus on research, engineering and new product development, such as our new pressure gradient capsules,” adds Mr. Loudenslager.
Founded in 1979, Summit Audio Inc is well known for their high-end outboard studio gear. In recent years, Summit has expanded its business, adding distribution, representation and custom design services focusing on the professional audio industry. In addition to distributing Lauten Audio, they also distribute the highly acclaimed Bricasti reverb products and are involved in a handful of confidential projects. “It is relationships like this one that has inspired us to serve the United States with quality products that compliment our own. A partnership such as the one we now share with Lauten helps us hold ourselves to a higher standard, and provides us with invaluable insight into our mutual customers’ needs and wants. On a simpler note, it gives us the opportunity to be in front of our customers more often, but still with very relevant quality products.” says, Erik Papp President of Summit Audio Inc. To help manage their growth, Summit recently hired industry veteran and former Adam Audio US CEO Dave Bryce to lead brand development efforts and help expand U.S. market share.
Lauten Audio microphones continue to carve out a niche for recordists seeking microphones with an original sound. The company added to their award-winning Horizon tube microphone and began shipping three new studio microphones in October 2008. Their Oceanus and Torch microphones were recently added to the “Best of" list of upper-class microphones by the Germany-based Professional Audio Musik & Equipment magazine. All of Lauten Audio's microphones have garnered exceptional reviews from both end-users and magazines around the world.
Summit Audio Inc is located in Gardnerville, NV. For more information on Summit Audio please visit www.SummitAudio.com
Lauten Audio is located in San Jose, CA. For more information on Lauten Audio please visit www.LautenAudio.com
Monday, July 27, 2009
STOLEN GEAR - Columbus, Oh
It is a real shame when something like this happens. We are passing along a message from good friends whose tour van was broken into over the weekend. If you know anything or hear anything please use the contact info at the end of this post. If you live in this area please spread the word to your local pawn and music stores.
The Randy Kohrs Band has suffered a devastating loss when the band van was broken into and nearly everything stolen out of it this weekend following a performance at the Musicians Against Childhood Cancer festival near Columbus, OH. It was stolen out of the Sleep Inn parking lot in Obetz, OH between 3:30am and 5:00am, estimated.
Here is the current list of missing items:
Scheerhorn L-Body Resonator guitar #547
Amistar Randy Kohrs Model tricone resonator
Meredith all blonde, tongue-oiled maple resonator guitar
Mike Long D-18 style acoustic guitar
*All guitars had fishman pick-ups
Custom Cedar Creek Case for the Meredith – black alligator, inside is purple, has “Custom Built for Randy Kohrs” plate
Two white Calton Cases with Randy’s name on them, both had red interiors
Cedar Creek case for the acoustic Mike Long Guitar
Forrest Craig (Texas-based luthier) Violin with L.R. Baggs pickup
Strad copy violin, roughly 1880’s, the tag inside not exactly accurate. Pictures can be seen on our website/pages.
A double violin case, the attached strap doesn’t match – it’s maroon and gray with gold hardware.
Upright acoustic King Bass, white with black trim, red tailpiece, rare
2 Warwick 2 10” speaker cabinets
Silver waterproof helicopter case with cables and a Shure wireless system
3 Stage Ninja brand quarter inch cables
Fishman Dreadnought Aura, Fishman resophonic Aura, Fishman Reverb, Fishman Chorus, Fishman Delay, Boosta Grande Boost pedal, 2 Radial DI’s, Radial Tone Bone Pre-Amp, Hilton Optical volume pedal, 2 Peterson Strobe Stomp Tuners (one had Ashley B. written on the front of it in black marker)
Tool Kit with extra cords and assorted tools.
We don’t want to discourage the thieves from attempting to sell anything as we’d love for them to be caught ASAP – the last thing we want is for the thieves to just throw them in a dumpster or ditch, never to be found. Feel free to pass this along to anyone you see fit. Please contact me if any of this is seen or you have any questions!
Ashley Brown
Publicity/Booking - Rand Kohrs Band
2322 Foster Ave.
Nashville, TN 37210
Phone: 615-418-9636
Lauten Audio
4960 Almaden Expwy., #228
San Jose, CA 95118
1-877-721-7018
The Randy Kohrs Band has suffered a devastating loss when the band van was broken into and nearly everything stolen out of it this weekend following a performance at the Musicians Against Childhood Cancer festival near Columbus, OH. It was stolen out of the Sleep Inn parking lot in Obetz, OH between 3:30am and 5:00am, estimated.
Here is the current list of missing items:
Scheerhorn L-Body Resonator guitar #547
Amistar Randy Kohrs Model tricone resonator
Meredith all blonde, tongue-oiled maple resonator guitar
Mike Long D-18 style acoustic guitar
*All guitars had fishman pick-ups
Custom Cedar Creek Case for the Meredith – black alligator, inside is purple, has “Custom Built for Randy Kohrs” plate
Two white Calton Cases with Randy’s name on them, both had red interiors
Cedar Creek case for the acoustic Mike Long Guitar
Forrest Craig (Texas-based luthier) Violin with L.R. Baggs pickup
Strad copy violin, roughly 1880’s, the tag inside not exactly accurate. Pictures can be seen on our website/pages.
A double violin case, the attached strap doesn’t match – it’s maroon and gray with gold hardware.
Upright acoustic King Bass, white with black trim, red tailpiece, rare
2 Warwick 2 10” speaker cabinets
Silver waterproof helicopter case with cables and a Shure wireless system
3 Stage Ninja brand quarter inch cables
Fishman Dreadnought Aura, Fishman resophonic Aura, Fishman Reverb, Fishman Chorus, Fishman Delay, Boosta Grande Boost pedal, 2 Radial DI’s, Radial Tone Bone Pre-Amp, Hilton Optical volume pedal, 2 Peterson Strobe Stomp Tuners (one had Ashley B. written on the front of it in black marker)
Tool Kit with extra cords and assorted tools.
We don’t want to discourage the thieves from attempting to sell anything as we’d love for them to be caught ASAP – the last thing we want is for the thieves to just throw them in a dumpster or ditch, never to be found. Feel free to pass this along to anyone you see fit. Please contact me if any of this is seen or you have any questions!
Ashley Brown
Publicity/Booking - Rand Kohrs Band
2322 Foster Ave.
Nashville, TN 37210
Phone: 615-418-9636
Lauten Audio
4960 Almaden Expwy., #228
San Jose, CA 95118
1-877-721-7018
Friday, July 17, 2009
LAUTEN AUDIO TEAMS WITH SOUND AND MUSIC GmbH
Switzerland-based company will distribute full-line of Lauten Audio microphones
San Jose, CA, July, 16th, 2009 – Lauten Audio has announced a new distribution agreement with Switzerland-based Sound and Music, GmbH. Under the terms of the agreement, Sound and Music, GmbH will serve as the sole distributor in Switzerland and Lichtenstein for the San Jose, California-based company’s entire microphone line.
Founded by veteran musician Alfred Kamaun in 1995, Sound and Music, GmbH is a distributor and reseller of professional audio gear in Switzerland, Austria and Lichtenstein. "We’ve been seeking to distribute Lauten Audio for almost one year now,” says Mr. Kamaun. “We were very pleased to finalize our agreement at this year's Musikmesse show in Frankfurt. The Lauten microphones are a perfect fit in our portfolio of high-end professional audio products and have absolutely accurate pricing."
Lauten Audio added to its award-winning Horizon tube microphone when it began shipping three new studio microphones in October of 2008. The company continues to carve out a niche for recordists seeking an original sound; all their microphones have garnered exceptional reviews from both end-users and magazines around the world.
“This new partnership is another step in our strategic approach to grow carefully and successfully as a high-end microphone brand,” says Brian Loudenslager, Founder of Lauten Audio. “Adding Sound and Music, GmbH as our distributor in this region helps strengthen our brand image and message. Mr. Kamaun shows great enthusiasm and understands our brand essence. We’re very excited to begin this partnership.”
Mr. Kamaun has been both a live and studio musician in the region for 29 years. "Switzerland needs brands like Lauten Audio that offer amazing sound and high-quality boutique production standards at exceptional prices,” adds Mr. Kamaun.
Sound and Music GmbH is located in Staad, Switzerland. For more information visit http://www.SoundandMusic.ch
Lauten Audio is located in San Jose, CA. For more information on Lauten Audio please visit www.LautenAudio.com
Thursday, July 16, 2009
Oceanus and Torch Microphones get BEST OF LIST
Professional Audio & Musik Equipment Magazine in Germany have added the Lauten Audio Oceanus and Torch Stereo Pair to their Best of List for Upper Class microphones.
You may also read Von Harald Wittig's review of these two microphones now available at http://www.professional-audio.de/.
Friday, July 03, 2009
Horizon and Torch Sound & Recording Review
Better late than never I suppose. A review of the Horizon and Torch microphones was published in the May issue of Sound and Recording Magazine.
I had a chance to meet Andreas Hau (the reviewer) in Frankfurt this year. Very nice guy, but it was clear he is no slouch when it comes to microphones and that he has a very critical approach. So, I was pleasantly surprised when I received an email from Analog Audio (our distributor in Germany) saying the review was in and that Andreas was very impressed. Peter at Analog Audio said "He loves the omni capsule, he loves the Horizon. No off-the- shelf mics, unique and outstanding, he says".
This is the first review of the Torches. So, if you have been interested in them and curious what a very critcal mind had to say, check out this review.
Side note, we'll get this translated to english soon.
Have a great 4th of July everyone!
I had a chance to meet Andreas Hau (the reviewer) in Frankfurt this year. Very nice guy, but it was clear he is no slouch when it comes to microphones and that he has a very critical approach. So, I was pleasantly surprised when I received an email from Analog Audio (our distributor in Germany) saying the review was in and that Andreas was very impressed. Peter at Analog Audio said "He loves the omni capsule, he loves the Horizon. No off-the- shelf mics, unique and outstanding, he says".
This is the first review of the Torches. So, if you have been interested in them and curious what a very critcal mind had to say, check out this review.
Side note, we'll get this translated to english soon.
Have a great 4th of July everyone!
Thursday, June 11, 2009
FIRST JAPANESE LAUTEN AUDIO REVIEW
Check out the first Japanese Lauten Audio Horizon tube microphone review in the July, 2009 issue of Sound & Recording Magazine.
Earlier this year Media Integration Inc., began distributing Lauten Audio microphones in Japan. They are hard at work promoting the brand, scheduling demo sessions and spreading the word. Pick up the July issue of Sound & Recording magazine to read the review.
Earlier this year Media Integration Inc., began distributing Lauten Audio microphones in Japan. They are hard at work promoting the brand, scheduling demo sessions and spreading the word. Pick up the July issue of Sound & Recording magazine to read the review.
Thursday, May 28, 2009
UMBRELLA MEDIA INC GETS CLARITY WITH LAUTEN AUDIO
Industry veteran Andy Waterman chose Clarions after months of research and product demos
Los Angeles, CA (May 28, 2009) – Industry veteran Andy Waterman recently acquired a pair of Lauten Audio Clarion microphones for Umbrella Media Inc studios. After an extensive search for the right pair of microphones to meet his niche requirements within the Production and Recording studio industry, Waterman chose the Clarions for their unique characteristics.
“I have been a working music producer, mixer, recording engineer and musician for over 30 years. I feel like I’ve used literally every microphone ever made at some time or another in studios all over the world,” says Waterman, owner of Umbrella Media Inc. Waterman spent several months auditioning and demoing various microphones in search of the perfect addition to his multi-room facility. “Of course, I have immense respect for the masters of microphone technology of earlier eras, but Lauten Audio’s products are perfecting this legacy and refining the art form in significant ways."
Lauten Audio began shipping the Clarions in October of 2008. “When we first started the sound design on the Clarion I felt it was our biggest challenge. We wanted to create a unique sounding microphone that went against the current trend of FET large diaphragm condenser microphones,” says Brian Loudenslager, founder of Lauten Audio. “The Clarion features unique characteristics like a +10dB gain switch in addition to a -10dB Pad, a uniquely tuned frequency response and even its own custom-designed windscreen that can be used in place of a pop-filter."
“We specialize in music production and scoring including acoustic music, jazz, orchestral recording and vocal ensembles,” says Waterman. Waterman described how he recently used the mics on a very quiet ethnic music scoring session where the Clarion’s unique +10 gain option really brought a collection of Southeast Asian wooden percussion instruments to life.
“There is nothing out there that sounds like a Clarion, and it’s really rewarding to hear feedback from professionals like Andy Waterman who truly understand what we are doing,” says Loudenslager. “Andy and Umbrella Media have carved a niche within the industry, and Lauten Audio is doing the same. We are both offering something unique that no one else can touch.”
“The Clarion is clear and spectrally balanced with nice hi-end sheen and has spectacular low self noise. One additional attribute I really appreciate is the mic does not add sibilance to women singers which is really important in my work. Lauten is a brand that will win many converts in the future,” adds Waterman.
For more information on Umbrella Media, Inc. visit www.UmbrellaMedia.biz
For more information on Lauten Audio please visit www.LautenAudio.com
Los Angeles, CA (May 28, 2009) – Industry veteran Andy Waterman recently acquired a pair of Lauten Audio Clarion microphones for Umbrella Media Inc studios. After an extensive search for the right pair of microphones to meet his niche requirements within the Production and Recording studio industry, Waterman chose the Clarions for their unique characteristics.
“I have been a working music producer, mixer, recording engineer and musician for over 30 years. I feel like I’ve used literally every microphone ever made at some time or another in studios all over the world,” says Waterman, owner of Umbrella Media Inc. Waterman spent several months auditioning and demoing various microphones in search of the perfect addition to his multi-room facility. “Of course, I have immense respect for the masters of microphone technology of earlier eras, but Lauten Audio’s products are perfecting this legacy and refining the art form in significant ways."
Lauten Audio began shipping the Clarions in October of 2008. “When we first started the sound design on the Clarion I felt it was our biggest challenge. We wanted to create a unique sounding microphone that went against the current trend of FET large diaphragm condenser microphones,” says Brian Loudenslager, founder of Lauten Audio. “The Clarion features unique characteristics like a +10dB gain switch in addition to a -10dB Pad, a uniquely tuned frequency response and even its own custom-designed windscreen that can be used in place of a pop-filter."
“We specialize in music production and scoring including acoustic music, jazz, orchestral recording and vocal ensembles,” says Waterman. Waterman described how he recently used the mics on a very quiet ethnic music scoring session where the Clarion’s unique +10 gain option really brought a collection of Southeast Asian wooden percussion instruments to life.
“There is nothing out there that sounds like a Clarion, and it’s really rewarding to hear feedback from professionals like Andy Waterman who truly understand what we are doing,” says Loudenslager. “Andy and Umbrella Media have carved a niche within the industry, and Lauten Audio is doing the same. We are both offering something unique that no one else can touch.”
“The Clarion is clear and spectrally balanced with nice hi-end sheen and has spectacular low self noise. One additional attribute I really appreciate is the mic does not add sibilance to women singers which is really important in my work. Lauten is a brand that will win many converts in the future,” adds Waterman.
For more information on Umbrella Media, Inc. visit www.UmbrellaMedia.biz
For more information on Lauten Audio please visit www.LautenAudio.com
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Mix Review of the Lauten Audio Oceanus LT-381 Tube Condenser
Mini Review: Lauten Audio Oceanus LT-381 Tube Condenser
Great Sounding Dual Valve Mic with Nine Polar Patterns
Lauten Audio's Oceanus tube condenser microphone makes an immediate bold statement by virtue of its hefty size (3.5x7.5x3.6-inches; 5 pounds), innovative design and great sound. Oceanus uses two tubes—a military/scientific grade pentode NOS 6J1 (6AK5W) wired as a triode for the capsule amp and a 12AU7 (dual) triode output stage. The mic's internal construction is good: a circuit board is hand-wired to two tubes encased, side by side, in an aluminum heat sink that makes up the back half of the mic's body. Read more.
Great Sounding Dual Valve Mic with Nine Polar Patterns
Lauten Audio's Oceanus tube condenser microphone makes an immediate bold statement by virtue of its hefty size (3.5x7.5x3.6-inches; 5 pounds), innovative design and great sound. Oceanus uses two tubes—a military/scientific grade pentode NOS 6J1 (6AK5W) wired as a triode for the capsule amp and a 12AU7 (dual) triode output stage. The mic's internal construction is good: a circuit board is hand-wired to two tubes encased, side by side, in an aluminum heat sink that makes up the back half of the mic's body. Read more.
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Voice Over Samples Update
We added Greg Phelps voice samples using our Oceanus, Clarion and Horizon microphones through the new Benchmark MPA1 preamplifier.
Just another flavor of empowering goodness for you to hear. Don't forget you can also hear these mics through the Summit Audio 2ba-221 and their very exciting new ECS-410 Everest, as well as the Great River ME-1NV
Each of the microphone and preamp combinations offer a very different sonic palette.
Enjoy!
Follow this link to the Lauten Sessions http://www.lautenaudio.com/lauten-sessions-vo.htm
Just another flavor of empowering goodness for you to hear. Don't forget you can also hear these mics through the Summit Audio 2ba-221 and their very exciting new ECS-410 Everest, as well as the Great River ME-1NV
Each of the microphone and preamp combinations offer a very different sonic palette.
Enjoy!
Follow this link to the Lauten Sessions http://www.lautenaudio.com/lauten-sessions-vo.htm
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