In this episode, I have the Lauten Audio LS-208 in the Audio Hotline Studio! This is a front-address Large Diaphragm CONDENSER microphone. This mic has a lot to offer when it comes to features, sound, and accessories. I don't want to spoil anything, but I will say this is an exciting microphone, mainly due to its versatility. Much like the SE Dynacater, this has a couple low-pass and high-pass filter switches. These filters really change the microphone's character, and it makes it so you can get several different mic tones with one singular mic. I test the different filters in this video, and the chances are that you will at least like one of the filter settings, if not multiple... or all!!!!
In addition to having quite a few in/on microphone features, this also comes with some very nice accessories. THIS COMES WITH A LEGIT FLIGHT CASE... Yeah, I REALLY nice case. It comes with a windscreen, a hard mount, a shock mount... it has you covered!
If you can't tell, I am excited about this mic! As mentioned before, I test this mic out and tell you all of the basics and specs, but I also do include a blind comparison...
Now, I am not going to tell you ALL of the mics included, but here is a list of some of the mics that are in the comparison:
Electro-Voice RE20
Shure SM7b
SE Dynacaster DCM8
and of course, the Lauten Audio LS-208
There are timestamps if you want to jump around to the comparison or other parts of the video!
If you are considering buying this product or any product in this video, be sure to check out the testing and audio samples and see if this is right for you! Every person has different expectations of audio gear. If the features are what you need, and you like the sound, then it is right for you!
Thanks for watching the Audio Hotline! I'll see you Audio Nerds next time!
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Video Intoduction: 0:00 - 1:32
Lauten Disclaimer / Why I like Lauten: 1:32 - 2:40
More Review Info: 2:40 - 3:07
LS-208 Pricing: 3:07 - 3:29
Lauten LS-208 Accessories and My Opinion: 3:29 - 4:05
Lauten Note on Windscreen: 4:05 - 4:31
Accessories Opinion Continued: 4:31 - 4:48
LS-208 Mic Features (Filters): 4:48 - 6:30
Specs of the Lauten LS-208: 6:30 - 7:41
TESTS:
Testing Section Intro: 7:41 - 7:55
Testing the Filters (voice): 7:55 - 9:25
Proximity and Plosive Tests: 9:25 - 10:57
Polar Pattern Tests (Rejection / White Noise): 10:57 - 11:20
KITTY PURR TEST!!!: 11:20 - 11:36
Distance Tests: 11:36 - 11:46
Post Processing Test: 11:46 - 12:32
GUITAR TESTS (acoustic and Electric): 12:32 - 14:53
BLIND COMPARISON: 14:53 - 16:48
Blind Comparison Results: 16:48 - 18:14
My Opinion / My Review of the LS-208: 18:14 - 21:23
Thank you for watching!: 21:23 - 22:18
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======PRODUCTS IN REVIEW======
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