Lauten Audio LS-508 Condenser Tom Microphone

Tom Mic is the world’s first large diaphragm condenser microphone custom-crafted for use on toms. Equipped with Lauten Audio’s newly designed Supercardioid capsule and award-winning dual-bias circuitry, Tom Mic captures pure, high-definition rack and floor tom sonics with maximum impact and tone while minimising cymbal bleed. In addition to its tom-tailored frequency response, Tom Mic also features onboard analog sound-shaping, which allows you to musically rebalance the attack and body of any tom on any drum kit at the flip of a switch.

Tom Mic’s tom-tailored frequency response captures each rack and floor tom with drummer-perspective speed, power, and tone. This design makes EQ an afterthought rather than a necessity, ensuring the true essence of the drums is captured effortlessly.

Lauten Audio’s innovative bleed-blocking head design and dual bias circuitry provide Tom Mic with up to 28dB of off-axis rejection. This results in crisp, clear tom sounds with significantly less cymbal bleed compared to traditional dynamic or condenser microphones, allowing for a cleaner mix.

Whether stand or rim-mounted, Tom Mic’s newly designed supercardioid capsule is both hand-tuned and vibration-resistant. This ensures a powerful balance of transient, body, and tone while minimising unwanted overtones from neighbouring drums and tuning inconsistencies, delivering a robust and precise sound.

Built for durability, each Tom Mic features a solid brass headframe and a mildew-resistant dust filter. This construction protects the microphone from stick hits, dust, and debris, making it reliable for both studio sessions and live performances.

Tom Mic’s unique design makes it ideal for various placement positions, minimising off-axis sounds. Whether capturing the slap and isolation of proximity or the lifelike sonics of separation, each position offers new sonic possibilities. It’s also effective on resonant heads, providing versatility for different drumming styles and setups.

Experience the perfect blend of durability, precision, and versatility with Tom Mic. Elevate your drumming setup today.

Features

• Tom-tailored frequency response captures speed, power, and tone, minimising the need for EQ
• Bleed-blocking head design and dual bias circuitry provide up to 28dB off-axis rejection for clear tom sounds with minimal cymbal bleed
• Hand-tuned, vibration-resistant Supercardioid capsule ensures powerful balance of transient, body, and tone
• Solid brass headframe and mildew-resistant dust filter protect against stick hits, dust, and debris
• Ideal for various placement positions, minimising off-axis sounds and offering diverse sonic possibilities
• Effective on resonant heads for enhanced versatility
• Flat High Cut boosts 1kHz-2kHz, dips at 3kHz for snap, rises at 5kHz for attack, reduces cymbal bleed harshness
• 12kHz High Cut reduces attack for balanced notes, enhances floor tom body, minimises cymbal bleed
• 5kHz High Cut minimises bleed, preserves tom impact and tone, allows post-EQ presence and attack adjustments
• Flat Low Cut allows all low-frequency information to pass unaltered
• 80Hz Low Cut reduces low-frequency buildup, improves clarity, maintains mix presence
• 140Hz Low Cut significantly reduces low-frequency buildup, enhances impact and clarity for dense mixes