The LA-320 twin-tone tube microphone puts the power of two distinct sonic characters in your hands with a simple switch flip. This innovative design bridges the gap between vintage warmth and modern clarity, allowing you to choose between the rich body of classic tube microphones and the crisp presence of contemporary designs. Built around Lauten Audio's custom capsule and hand-soldered tube circuit, the LA-320 brings the musical colour and gentle compression of traditional signal chains directly to your audio interface without requiring additional vintage gear.
The onboard sound-shaping capabilities eliminate time-consuming microphone swaps during recording sessions. You can capture the woody character of a weathered acoustic guitar and then switch to record pristine pop vocals using the same microphone. This versatility makes the LA-320 particularly valuable in professional studios where efficiency and sonic flexibility are paramount.
At the heart of the microphone lies Lauten Audio's hand-tuned 32mm transducer, which naturally provides gentle compression and tonal balance across various sound sources. This design approach makes traditionally challenging recording applications more manageable, helping you achieve professional results faster. The hand-soldered construction features high-resolution polypropylene capacitors, precision resistors, a dual triode vacuum tube, and a vintage-inspired output transformer, resulting in crisp, full sound without the noise floor issues and fragility associated with genuine vintage microphones.
- Type: Transformer Balanced Tube Condenser
- Tube: ECC83
- Capsule: 32MM Centre Terminated Pressure Gradient
- Polar Patterns: Cardioid
- Frequency Response: 20Hz - 20kHz
- High Pass: FLAT / 120Hz
- Low Pass: FLAT / 12kHz
- Dynamic Range: 120DB Minimum
- Max SPL: 0.5% THD @1000Hz: 130dB
- Impedance: <200 OHMS
- Self-Noise Level: < 17dB-A
- Sensitivity: 14MV/PA (@1KHZ 74dB SPL)
- Connector: 5-PIN XLR (PSU to Mic) + 3-PIN XLR (PSU to Preamp)
- Power: Requires Included PSU (Switchable 100V to 240V)
- Box Dimensions: 5” x 12” x 15”
- Box Weight: 8.2lbs
- Mic w/ Shock Weight: 1lb 11oz



