Lauten Audio Introduces FC-387 Atlantis – New Solid State Large Diaphragm Condenser Microphone
Another intriguing new product introduction that took place at the 2012 Winter NAMM show was from Lauten Audio, which announced the new FC-387 “Atlantis”solid-state multi-functional, large-diaphragm condenser microphone.
The Atlantis from Lauten Audio is about to land!
Created for audio pros needing an extremely diverse FET studio microphone, the Atlantis features multiple switches for three different polar patterns, gain, and unique timbre settings. It offers a blend of full and rich low and mid-range, as well as smooth and unique high-mid and high-frequencies.
The Atlantis FC-387 microphone retails for $1599 (US) and will be available in Q2 of 2012.
Created with extensive input from Fabrice DuPont of FLUX Studios in NYC’s East Village, the Atlantis sports a number of innovative features. Multiple switches located on each side and back of the FC-387 Atlantis microphone allow the engineer to uniquely configure the microphone:
— A polar pattern switch gives recordists the option of choosing between Cardioid, Omnidirectional or Figure-8 polar patterns.
— The gain options from its sibling, the Lauten Audio “Clarion” FC-357 microphone, are featured in the form of a -10db and +10dB switch. The +10dB gain switch increases versatility by allowing a choice of whether to have more character from the preamplifier gain, or directly from the microphone. Meanwhile, the -10dB switch reduces its output and increases the maximum SPL level, allowing it to record very loud sources.
— A unique feature of the Atlantis microphone is a voicing switch, which gives recordists three very different timbres to choose from that satisfy an extremely wide range of recorded sources. The options are: Gentle, Neutral and Forward. The “Gentle” position provides maximum control of bright or peaky sources like S’s in vocal recordings. The “Neutral” position offers a nice, even response with good control over vocal S’s and other audio peaks, while the “Forward” position can help bring life to dull sources without having to use EQ, but while still maintaining control over any peaks.
Designed for extreme precision, the FC-387 Atlantis is built using an individually hand-tuned capsule and premium high-resolution electronics.
Technical Specifications for Atlantis FC-387:
Type: 31.25mm dual large diaphragm pressure gradient transducer microphone
Polar Patterns: Omnidirectional, Cardioid and Figure-8 selectable
Circuit: Low-noise solid-state FET
Frequency Range: 20Hz – 20Khz
Dynamic Range: 120dB minimum
Impedance: < 200 ohms
Max. SPL: 0.5%THD@1000Hz: 130dB
Self-noise Level: < 12dB(A)
Sensitivity: 16mV/Pa OR -36±2dB 0dB=1V/Pa 1000Hz
Special Features:
3-way -10 dB attenuation, 0dB and +10dB gain switch
3-way Gentle, Neutral, Forward voicing switch
3-way Polar pattern switch
Connector: 3-Pin standard XLR
Power Requirement: +48V phantom power