User's Manual

This microphone comes with a 1 year limited warranty from date of sale from authorized dealer/distributor. Items limited to 90-days

coverage include shock mounts, shock mount bands, cases, boxes, cables, microphone bags, and vacuum tubes.

Quick start guide:

1. Make sure the interface or mixer channel volume is turned down.

2. VERY IMPORTANT Make sure the proper voltage for your country is selected on the rear of the power supply.

3. Using the included cable, connect the microphone to the power supply.

4. Connect the microphone power supply to your mixer or audio interface with a standard 3-pin XLR connector.

5. Turn on the power supply and allow the microphone to warm up for at least 10 minutes before use.

6. Slowly increase volume on mixer or interface to check for sound. NEVER BLOW AIR INTO THE MICROPHONE GRILL, use a

normal speaking voice to test.

7. If recording vocals, Lauten Audio recommends using a pop filter to reduce plosives and prevent moisture from getting on and

damaging the microphones capsule.

The Series Black LA-320 large diaphragm vacuum tube condenser microphone

by Lauten Audio is a professional and versatile microphone for studio

recording. This microphone features a 1" gold sputtered diaphragm with

cardioid polar pattern, dual-triode vacuum tube, 120 Hz low-cut filter, 12 kHz

high-cut filter, and transformer balanced output. The low-cut filter helps

reduce boomy lows or low-end rumble; the high-pass filter helps to tame

bright sources. These features help you to achieve excellent recordings

regardless of your skill level.

This microphone is a professional level piece of audio equipment. To prevent

voiding the warranty, only authorized technicians should disassemble any

part of this microphone. Use a sturdy microphone stand to prevent dropping

your microphone as that can cause severe damage. When the microphone is

not in use, take it out of its mount and place it in a case or in a safe place.

Always cover the microphone with a lint-free material when left on the stand.

Wipe with a slightly dampened cloth, being careful to never get any moisture

near the head.

Type: large diaphragm pressure gradient vacuum

tube condenser

Frequency response: 20Hz to 20 kHz

Polar Pattern: cardioid

Special features: Selectable, independent 120Hz

low-cut & 12 kHz high-cut filters

Sensitivity: 14mV/Pa (@ 1 kHz, 74dB SPL)

Output impedance: <200 ohms

Equivalent noise level: <17dB-A Max. SPL (@0,5%):

130dB

Power requirement: Special power supply included.