Lauten Audio FC-387 Atlantis: The Mic of ALL Mics
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In which I review the Lauten Audio FC-387 Atlantis! Let me tell you for 35 minutes just how great this mic is. It’s so great that I did a documentary film intro, a mixed song, and gushed about it for 5 minutes longer than a half an hour. That’s how great this mic is.
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Feel free to skip to your desired chapter:
00:00-Intro Film
04:23-The Grail Diary
09:58-A Closer Look
13:28-Testing Polar Patterns & Circuit Paths
21:03-Music Test
24:20-Analysis!
26:36-Price & Recommendations
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-Neewer 120cm Motorized Slider - geni.us/eDOk
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@LautenAudio 8 ай бұрын
Nathan, thank you so much for such an incredible video. F is actually the true flat setting on Atlantis. It is essentially the capsule straight into the transformer, whereas Neutral and Gentle have their own signal paths with dedicated capacitor and resistor values. Funny enough, during development and testing with Fab Dupont, we weren't listening to or testing against the 87 at all. The "387" designation is related to capsule size (38mm) and transistor code (7) 😃
@TheRecordist 8 ай бұрын
Wow! I didn’t know some of that! Fascinating! I’ll be adding that bit of info in the short that I’m making this week for this mic, and also in future videos where I’ll be bringing this beast out. Thanks so much! And thanks for being just the best company ever! Cheers!
@jeremy_woods 3 ай бұрын
No way! I've had an Atlantis for almost a year. I thought the Forward was mimic'ing the C800G this entire time. I had no idea that was the "flat" setting for this mic haha
@DapperDanLovesYou 6 ай бұрын
This is probably the greatest produced microphone review ever created… Amazing stuff!
@TheRecordist 6 ай бұрын
Hahaha. Thanks, Dan! When I play with an awesome product, I get all kinds of ideas and then I just have to do them. Haha. Cheers!
@R.C.Bullar 3 ай бұрын
This was probably the best review I’ve ever seen.
@TheRecordist 3 ай бұрын
Oh. Haha. Thank you very much! A lot of effort goes into these reviews, and the Atlantis was weeks in the making. I really appreciate you saying that!
@irfanchooify 8 күн бұрын
Holy smoke intro !!!❤❤❤
@TheRecordist 8 күн бұрын
Hahaha. Thanks! Cheers! ❤️
@davidwerntz8984 2 ай бұрын
You truly are a gift to humanity!
@TheRecordist 2 ай бұрын
Oh. Hahaha. Well I don’t know about that, but I sure do appreciate the sentiment! Cheers, David!
@alex_montoya 7 ай бұрын
Great, cozy channel. Glad I subscribed!
@TheRecordist 7 ай бұрын
Hey thanks so much! Cheers!
@JBRRecordings 3 ай бұрын
That intro is hilarious!!! Very immersive experience… great review 👏🏻
@TheRecordist 3 ай бұрын
Haha. Thanks so much! Cheers!
@YTHalilo 6 ай бұрын
Your videos are like hidden gems just waiting to be discovered! The passion and creativity you put into each one truly shines through. Keep up the fantastic work - your content is incredible and deserves a wide audience. Can't wait to see where your journey takes you!
@TheRecordist 6 ай бұрын
Hey thank you very much! It’s so nice when someone appreciates the time and effort that goes into these videos! You sure made my day! Cheers!
@sharadwala2110 6 ай бұрын
Saw your review fully - YES - I'd love to give my hard earned money to the Lauten Audio family and their team in CA for their passion and hard work :-) Ordering it tomorrow !!!!!!!!!!!!!
@TheRecordist 6 ай бұрын
That’s great news! I think you’re going to love it! I hope you come back and tell me what you think! Cheers and happy holidays!
@jeffstewartauthor 8 ай бұрын
Yeah. This is right up there with your best vids. That said, you sound great on this mic, man. Makes me want to get one someday. To my ear, it has a just-right touch of darker smoother than other high-end condensers. It also just looks inspiring. Hell of a job on this review, can’t wait to hear more from this sound.
@TheRecordist 8 ай бұрын
Hey thanks, Jeff! I really appreciate that! Yes, it’s blew my mind! I’m going to be using it again and again in the future as the one to beat! Thanks for always watching, Jeff! Cheers!
@officialWWM 7 ай бұрын
I bought the LA320 on the back of your review video and honestly, I love that microphone. It has the richness and detail I’ve boon longing for. Now look what you’ve done, I’m going to have to buy this one too! This video is next level and deserves some kind of award! Incredible effort.
@TheRecordist 7 ай бұрын
Hahaha. Sorry about that! Hahaha. And thanks so much! It was a lot to do, but I always feel good when it’s all done. And this mic deserves it! It’s my favorite of all time! Cheers, man!
@R.C.Bullar 3 ай бұрын
Man the forward setting on that mic is just bliss!!! I’ve never heard a mic with that much clarity and smoothness on the top end.
@TheRecordist 3 ай бұрын
Isn’t it just mind-blowing?? Seriously. What a mic! It’s my favorite mic of all time.
@TheSpeedyr6 Ай бұрын
I think lewit 440 is pretty close to this f setting
@AngloSaxon1 8 ай бұрын
Great Video as usual, Great review, I am certainly going to look this mic up.
@TheRecordist 8 ай бұрын
That’s great! It’s so amazing. I can’t believe it! And thank you!
@danworld8568 8 ай бұрын
I just started researching this Mic and My favorite TimePreservation Society posted about it
@TheRecordist 8 ай бұрын
It’s amazing, eh?? And thank you so much for watching my little videos! Cheers!
@cmd_f5 6 ай бұрын
This is an incredible sounding mic! I can't spring for one right now but I stuck around for the analysis and general entertainment. You have a great presentation style. Keep up the great work, and Happy Holidays and all that fun stuff.
@TheRecordist 6 ай бұрын
Hey thanks so much! I hope one day you’ll get to try the Atlantis. It’ll blow your mind’s brain! Happy holidays! Thanks for the wonderful comment! Cheers!
@MarkYoshimotoNemcoff 8 ай бұрын
Hey Air Horn, or whatever your name is, that friggin' mic is BOOOOOM! Wowza!
@TheRecordist 8 ай бұрын
Hahahahahaha. Air horn! Hahahahahahaha! Hey Mark! It blew my socks off, man! Wow!
@officialWWM 7 ай бұрын
Air Horn 😂😂 I’ve been laughing it this comment much longer than I should have been 😂😂
@TheRecordist 7 ай бұрын
@@officialWWM hahahaa. Mark is hilarious. Hahaha
@craftycub 7 ай бұрын
I love you so much! Always a great video! Here I am learning how to make my audiotechnica 2035 sound good for obs. Was so proud to buy it lol oh and your adorable to the max! Thanks for the entertainment and info
@TheRecordist 7 ай бұрын
Hey thanks, George! The 2035 isn’t a bad mic. Unless you have something as terrible as the Røde NT1A, you can usually make anything sound good with just a little EQ. It’s in the voice, room, skill - not just the mic. But a high end mic doesn’t hurt! Haha. Thanks again for the wonderful compliments! Cheers!
@legacyShredder1 7 ай бұрын
I've said it before and I'll say it again, Lauten Audio is my absolute favorite microphone brand that my studio relies on every single day. We have most of the classic holy grail legacy branded microphones. More and more I find myself begrudgingly setting up one of the vintage mics a vocalist insists on tracking with, because I know the Lauten would get me the perfect result effortlessly while basically being mix ready with only a minor tweak here and there. Sometimes I can spend an hour or more just trying to get a U67 or 251 to even roughly fit into place, and those are supposed to be the "OMG, I'm unworthy!" microphones. The Eden, Atlantis, and even the Clarion typically work the first time even when I just slap a mic up on a stand forgoing all of the extensive measuring and elaborate gain staging. Even their super affordable workhorse stuff like the LS and LA lineups have a role to play even in the most equipped studios. I love Lauten.
@TheRecordist 7 ай бұрын
That was well said! I couldn’t agree more! When I mixed that little song, it was a breeze. It all just came together without much effort. This was a great comment! Cheers!
@The-OutdoorDad 7 ай бұрын
Love it! Going to grab one off sweetwater!! Also! Got an email from Lom, they gave you a shout out on the email!! So fun! You are the reason I bought my last Lom mic. Keep them coming!
@TheRecordist 7 ай бұрын
Hey thanks so much! Honestly, the Atlantis is the best studio mic I’ve ever tried. So good. You’ll love it! And I just saw that email. That was very nice of Jonas to say! Thanks for the heads up! Cheers!
@Alex.Scotti 6 ай бұрын
You made me lough quite often in he last 30 min. Thanks for that xD
@TheRecordist 6 ай бұрын
Haha. Woo hoo! Cheers!
@between2vines 8 ай бұрын
They are so delicious. Thank you. I look forward Ro every new video.
@TheRecordist 8 ай бұрын
Best mic I’ve ever tried. And I’ve tried so very many in my life. I love this thing. Thanks for always watching and for being a member! I can’t thank you enough!
@johngulliver6151 5 ай бұрын
I own one, it's pure magic. Like 3 microphones in one, This is definitely a keeper. Great Review btw
@TheRecordist 5 ай бұрын
It’s amazing eh? Totally agreed! And thanks so much! Cheers!
@sharadwala2110 6 ай бұрын
Simply an INCREDIBLE Video - not only high-class drama (!) but VERY informative on the mic! LA, you sold me this mic today over Neumann TLM-49 which - needless to say - I will have it in my mic locker as well :) Nathan - keep up with great work - these are pricey investments and viewers need brothers like Yaaa to put money where it belongs !!!! Lauten Audio, thanks for being so passionate and crafting such an amazing mic - seems almost like custom design!!!! Large Cos make very "general" mics !!!!
@TheRecordist 6 ай бұрын
Woo hoo! Thanks very much! I tend to put a lot of effort into making videos when the products are amazeballs. And this is the best mic I’ve ever tried. Hands down, to the ground. I’m so glad Lauten Audio is getting your business. They’re really a great and caring little company. I’m a massive fan and probably always will be. You’ve made an excellent choice! Thanks again for the wonderful compliment! Cheers!
@TomWadeCine 6 ай бұрын
Great video. Loved the intro. Keep it up
@TheRecordist 6 ай бұрын
Hey thanks so much! Cheers!
@glenallan815 8 ай бұрын
Awesome video
@TheRecordist 8 ай бұрын
Thanks, Glen! I worried it was too long. But man that mic deserves it!
@michaelwirth6843 7 ай бұрын
A very good song and so is the sound, well done!
@TheRecordist 7 ай бұрын
Hey thanks! And yes, the sound is incredible! My favorite LDC mic of all time!
@paulherrick7600 4 ай бұрын
Thank you, The Recordist! Because, "I closely bond with things.” And people. The thing is a microphone, which we did discover together as you claimed, and in not an insignificant manner. You discovered it first, and then I bought one, 3 months later after eating tuna fish sandwiches and selling dusty gear to afford it….while I returned several times to your playful virtuoso. I wouldn’t say virtue, because it’s a microphone, but I found your evaluation of the Atlantis at the vey least accurate, at the most honest, and abundantly entertaining. The FC-387 is in transit now like a new best friend I’ve never met. I have no delusions that this thing will cure my lack of talent or make me sound like my favorite crooner, yet I do love that thing. But the point of this post is the people part. You, my other friend I’ve never met, may never imagine, unless we poke out a text, the reach of your work, if we can call it work, perhaps a composition, which I shared with dozens of my friends who enjoyed it like so many of your silent viewers who appreciate your youtube presence which extends a far reach past just material kit. We see how true that is in your flood misfortuna which you graciously embraced. Bravo, for inspiring me to grab this mic to paint my wagon with recorded memories. Thank you!
@TheRecordist 4 ай бұрын
Wow! What a wonderful and thoughtful comment! Thank you so much for taking the time to write that! I’m so happy you’re finally getting an Atlantis! Sorry you had to eat tuna for a few months. Haha. I hope you love it as much as I do! Thanks again for one of the best comments I’ve ever received! Cheers, Paul! ❤️
@paulherrick7600 3 ай бұрын
@@TheRecordist Thank you...for taking your time to reply back to me. Much appreciated - with heart. I have a worthy follow up to my microphone antidote which is a jolly good tribute to a Time Preservation and eulogy to a recorded voice community. Our FC-387 was procured, the room was amused - hit record - and memories were archived, happily. I was tad bit anxious with this precious Atlantis kit and when project was done, I found some comfort as it lay in wooden box and I returned to my practical SM57 for my daily driving with reckless abandon. I see you using same Shure mic in recent video. That's cool. Lay in wooden box is a metaphor, with my apology for the somber turn, our old friend and new voice talent for the Atlantis, finally lost his brave fight to Parkinson's with grace and humor. This is worthy of posting here - - knowing that the purpose of this space is to celebrate human record. Mindful of the joy in illustrious things procured to do the recording, but also to compliment your equally practical message to grab what ever kit is at hand. It's the doing and the playful trying to archive recorded voices that is abundantly entertaining. Cheers! I will find you to share some fun pics and thank you properly, Nathan. As for the gear...I've been an early fan and advocate for the SM7B setups I've delivered, but which have become a too familiar flavor to my ears. I enjoy the sound from a collection of nostalgic old microphones from the 70's. And I was on the path to invest in a microphone locker of modern favorites - but instead, for similar price range , I decided to end that journey and embrace the Atlantis due to its versatility and high build quality. I use Lauten Audio FC-387 in combination with the Universal Audio Apollo for spoken word mostly, and for some hopeful vocalist, and that kit is adored so much that I share that it with all my enthusiastic friends on tight budgets. It's wonderful! For live improve and random band acts, I equally enjoy more suitable Shure and Sennheiser hand held mics that take a beating.
@TheRecordist 3 ай бұрын
@@paulherrick7600 oh man. What a great comment. And I am so very sorry to hear of your friend’s passing. You, sir, are a genuine Time Preservationist and I am so happy you found me! Thank you so much for sharing everything you have with me. I’m going to go reply to your wonderful email now. Thank you so much again! ❤️
@mostwett 6 ай бұрын
This is the best break down I’ve seen so far. I’m about to get mines this Friday
@TheRecordist 6 ай бұрын
Hey thanks! And that’s awesome! So exciting! I think you’re going to absolutely love it and cherish it as I do. As in, save it first if ever there was a fire. 😉
@mostwett 6 ай бұрын
@@TheRecordist LOL i will definitely make sure i put it in my go bag soon as im finished
@TheRecordist 6 ай бұрын
@@mostwett hahaha
@MarcusTheMC 4 ай бұрын
Love the video, great content, and breakdown of the mic. Highly thinking about purchasing. Just been trying to hear as many reviews, as I am stuck between this, the Clarion, and the Neumann TLM 103.
@TheRecordist 4 ай бұрын
Hey thanks! If it were me, I would remove the TLM 103 from the running. Aside from the bragging rights of the Neumann name, the TLM 103 is exceptionally bright. It’s got some sibilance issues that will almost always need to be addressed in post. But that’s my own take. You may think differently. As far as the Clarion vs the Atlantis? Haha. Tough call! Both are amazing mics. I don’t think I Lauten makes a bad mic. Good luck!
@MarcusTheMC 4 ай бұрын
@@TheRecordist thank you for your feedback!
@GreenHypnotic 6 ай бұрын
This mic sounds AMAZING. 🤯🤯🤯
@TheRecordist 6 ай бұрын
I know eh??? It’s crazy good! Cheers!
@baroquer 8 ай бұрын
Intro: *The Lord Of The Mics* 🤗 PS: THE real men (and Deadpool) wear Crocs Me Bro
@TheRecordist 8 ай бұрын
Hahahaha. You know it! Hahahah! Cheers!
@northcoaststudios 8 ай бұрын
It is "The One," but when you put it on Forward mode......it goes from listening to a great recording of a voice to feeling like you are right next to me. I mean, right here. Not coming through my Bose Soundlink II bluetooth speaker......but RIGHT HERE. Like.....should I reach around and push you away?? It's just a little close. Wow. It is so many mics in one, and at this quality, and at this price. Kudos on another hit song. Again, your lighting on yourself was excellent as well. I agree with you on why some mics are "still" the industry standard. One would think with modern day advances there would be even better mics, and this FC-387 proves that. Take a look at Curtis Judd's most recent video on a shotgun mic he feels dethrones the MKH-416. I know....I know.......blasphemy.
@TheRecordist 8 ай бұрын
Thanks so much! I couldn’t believe it when I heard this mic. It was the best I’d ever tried. So that means it’s getting the full treatment! That’s really cool that it was right next to you! Woo hoo! I’ll check out Curtis Judd’s latest videos! Cheers, man!
@jacksp8de 7 ай бұрын
My favorite mic and I love the company. Trent is the GOAT. I want that Eden tho!!!
@TheRecordist 7 ай бұрын
I couldn’t agree more! And Trent is tops! Love that guy! The Eden! Oh man. That would be an incredible review. By the way, great channel!
@jacksp8de 7 ай бұрын
@@TheRecordist Yessir!! I would love to see your review of the Eden. Thanks for the compliment. I really appreciate your cinematic intro. I’m a filmmaker too so I know what it takes to film that. You definitely put some time in. I have a Blackmagic as well although I’m using a Sony a7iv for my latest stuff.
@TheRecordist 7 ай бұрын
@@jacksp8de thanks so much! It means a lot when people know the time and effort that goes into doing these things. I’m also a budding filmmaker and want to make a short film in the coming year. Yes. I really love the BMPCC4K and I have it all rigged out. Prepping for a film. But I can never have enough lights. That’s costly. Perhaps Trent will send me the Eden soon! Your vids look fabulous! I subscribed! Cheers!
@jacksp8de 7 ай бұрын
@@TheRecordist Nice can’t wait to see it. I feel you on the lights lol. Thanks for the sub! I appreciate it
@Razumasu 8 ай бұрын
Great video. I love your work :-) Any chance you can get your hands on the Lauten Audio Eden LT-386 and review that and compare it to this one? ... You might need to refinance your house again if the nice people at Lauten (hint hint) won't lend you one. Keep up the great work !
@TheRecordist 8 ай бұрын
Oh hahaha. Lauten does better than that! They are easily one of the best companies I have ever dealt with. They’ll make sure I have whatever I need! I’ll try to get one and see what we can do!
@lortakeover2129 7 ай бұрын
I purchased my tlm103 cause everybody said it the next best thing to the u87 but this mic sound better,ima getting it next Friday thanks and selling my tlm103
@TheRecordist 7 ай бұрын
Fantastic! You won’t be disappointed! It’s really the best mic I’ve ever had. It’s got a transformer inside, which the U87 also has. It’s gives it this grit. The “TLM” in the TLM 103 name means “transformerless microphone”. I think you’re really going to like the Atlantis!
@ProducedI 4 ай бұрын
Did you end up getting this mic?
@JavierPineda50 3 ай бұрын
❤
@TheRecordist 3 ай бұрын
Cheers!
@R.C.Bullar 3 ай бұрын
Hey buddy, what pop filter exactly are you using in this video? I love the red color:)
@TheRecordist 3 ай бұрын
Hey. I’m using a Stedman PS101 custom “Dorothy’s Ruby Slippers”. I know they’ve got some custom colors there. I really love it.
@R.C.Bullar 3 ай бұрын
Thanks so much for the reply! Cheers. Also I’m going to buy this mic!
@TheRecordist 3 ай бұрын
@@R.C.Bullar woo hoo! Let me know what you think!
@zubairmahak 6 ай бұрын
surprised with the 1.5k views only
@TheRecordist 6 ай бұрын
I’m a small channel and the Atlantis is a big mic! Thanks for watching!
@ReinaldoCrespo 26 күн бұрын
I have an Eden 386 and this video makes me want to sell it and get a 387 instead… 😂
@TheRecordist 26 күн бұрын
Hahaha. Thanks! You have the Eden? That’s a mic I’m looking to test out soon! The Atlantis is definitely amazing and super special. The Eden is their flagship mic. How do you like it?
@ibrahimalsayad1 8 ай бұрын
What is the pop filter you use?
@TheRecordist 8 ай бұрын
That’s a Stedman PS-101 Custom “Dorothy’s Ruby Slippers” Edition. It’s basically like a smaller Stedman XL, but red. Great eye!
@paulg3388 7 ай бұрын
I was about to buy the LA320 as I’ve been contempting for too long on buying a great mic for Pop vocals or Acoustic tracks. I have read and seen reviews of so many mics I’m going a bit crazy!! Probably a stupid question but would you recommend this Mic or would the LA320 be fine for what I need? I have an SM7B for my Podcast but I’m tempted to find a one does all mic. I also looked at the DLX but I love my Apogee Symphony and I want simplicity. Any advice would be appreciated !! And you are a funny guy btw, seriously :-)
@TheRecordist 7 ай бұрын
Hahaha. Thanks, Paul! The LA320 is a great mic but it’s very classic sounding and not the most versatile for different things. The DLX is amazing but to truly unlock its potential, it’s better if you have an Apollo. The FC-387 Atlantis is the best mic I’ve ever tried. The sound is incredible. Not only does it use a transformer, but also a custom mic capsule that is literally like nothing else in the world (mic companies tend to use the same capsules from the same factories). If I wanted a mic that could do everything that I only had to buy once for life, it would be the Atlantis. Straight up. Best mic I’ve ever tried. The DLX is also incredibly special but needs more investment. Hope this helps!
@paulg3388 7 ай бұрын
@@TheRecordist perfect !! I’ll save a bit more and get this one then. No question! I just got rid of my Apollo for the Apogee, maybe it was a sign :-) thanks so much. I’m enjoying all your Videos and you actually put me onto another mic a few months back which I bought and is excellent so I trust your judgement ! Thanks.
@TheRecordist 7 ай бұрын
@@paulg3388 hey thanks again! Which mic did I recommend that you enjoy? I love hearing positive stories!
@paulg3388 7 ай бұрын
@@TheRecordist the Ocktava pencil condenser. I use it for my KZfaq videos and I’m soooo glad I didn’t spend a few hundred more on the other popular mics as it’s a cracker !!!
@tobiasjansen9117 3 ай бұрын
Do you prefer the Atlantis over the Townsend labs? Happy to hear as much as you are willing to type!
@TheRecordist 3 ай бұрын
Hey there! I prefer them the exact same. That’s because the Towsend is a modeling mic and I can get all sorts of amazing sounds with it. The Atlantis is my favorite mic ever made just as it is. I would say that if I had to choose between both of them and the Townsend was just itself without modeling, I would pick the Atlantis. But the applications for the Townsend are immeasurable. So I will put them both at the same level of awesomeness. I know it’s not a clear cut answer but that’s how I feel! Cheers!
@tobiasjansen9117 3 ай бұрын
It is greatly helpful! I love the concept the sphere can do stereo. If the Atlantis could do that, I think I would probably opt for that. I own the LA320 already so I am already a Lauten Audio fan. My only concerns with the sphere are 1) it takes both my inputs on the Apollo twin, 2) software may eventually die out for support, and 3) it sounding potentially “cheaper” than other similar-priced mics. In greater detail… 1) I do a fair amount of vocals + guitar at the same time. Having that flexibility would go away unless I used my other two mics whenever using that application. Would kinda be a buzz kill for “live” recording. 2) I worry the software will get phased out in the next 10 years. $1500 is a lot of money. With the Atlantis, there would be no concern of using the mic for much longer than that. 3) I do not have the ability to test these mics so all I have for reference is KZfaq demos and reviews. It is difficult for me to discern who is getting a check to say positive feedback. With that being said, my intuition is they are both fantastic mics and I would be happy with either sound-wise. Some reviews note the mic sounds thinner than what it is trying to emulate, but maybe they are splitting hairs. I’ve never used $5k+ mics, so I don’t have a frame of reference. Your response gave me assurance the sphere is actually a great mic.
@TheRecordist 3 ай бұрын
@@tobiasjansen9117 hi Tobias. Maybe I’m just too small of a channel but I have never had anyone even OFFER me money to say positive things about a product. I HAVE had just two shady companies try to tell me what to say or tell me to run the review by them first before publishing, and I politely said “no”. I wonder what it would feel like to be offered a bribe? Haha. Probably awesome. But I couldn’t take it. I wouldn’t even sleep at night. I was really poor for a lot of years and so many people depend on honest reviews before they spend their little bits of money. I could never do it. That’s not to say that I wouldn’t do sponsors on my channel, because if that’s selling out, then I’ll sell out all day long! Haha. But even sponsors haven’t approached me. As far as the Sphere, let me tell you something. That mic, as it is, with no emulations, is a dynamite mic. Even plugging just the front capsule in to one channel. It’s really a great mic as it is. But the emulations are fantastic. And the options available to you after you record are just endless. It’s worth the money. Also, I don’t think UA will ever discontinue the software. They would have a million very angry customers very quickly. I was a little bummed when UA bought Townsend, but then I realized, they’ve been around for more than 50 years and are the leading audio company in the world. Better they continue it than an unknown company (Townsend Labs) who might go bankrupt. BUT, the Atlantis is a real transformer mic (has an iron transformer in it) just like a Neumann U87. It makes this 3D sound. Really amazing. And it’ll last forever. Both mics are massive. So be prepared to deal with a lot of weight. I had to upgrade my mic stand to a huge studio one with a 20 pound base and wheels. My Hercules stands were no match for either of the mics. The Atlantis has a body resonance if you tap it. The Townsend (DLX) does not. But I recorded a lot with it and never had any issues. I’m a huge fan of both and I don’t think I could live without either. Haha. So sorry to not be able to pick one. That’s why I always say that the Atlantis is my favorite non-modeling mic. Good luck, man!
@tobiasjansen9117 3 ай бұрын
I think the sphere is the way to go for me! Thank you again for your detailed replies.
@TheRecordist 3 ай бұрын
@@tobiasjansen9117 no problem! Cheers!
@rounderone8437 8 ай бұрын
So, the questions that beg to be asked, are, when you take this microphone to bed with you at night, does it have its own pillow? Do you set it on omni to make sure it is picking up your snoring? And more personally, and you are not expected to answer this, but is it between you and your wife or is it just you and the Atlantis alone?
@TheRecordist 8 ай бұрын
HAHAHAHAHAHAHA! Great comment! It’s got its own pillow, I set it on figure 8 for the snoring, and it’s always been the Atlantis and I. My wife is the side-chick. Hahahahaha.
@Isaidnopickles 14 күн бұрын
this mic is a BRICK what stand would u recommend
@TheRecordist 13 күн бұрын
Yep. You’re right! It’s wicked heavy. For me, I have the K&M 21430 Studio mic stand. It’s way more expensive than it has any right to be. It’s huge and heavy and has wheels. For heavy mics, it best to just save up, pay the stupid price once, and then have it for life.
@Isaidnopickles 13 күн бұрын
@@TheRecordist I’m getting it better safe than sorry🫱🏼🫲🏻
@windpeoples 8 ай бұрын
Loved the video! But your beard is better than Aragorn's so you cannot be him ;p
@TheRecordist 8 ай бұрын
Hahahaha! Well thank you so much! Hahahaha.
@The-Logician 8 ай бұрын
Holy Grail? We already got one you see……. i told em we already got one……. Chortle chortle. Silly English…
@TheRecordist 8 ай бұрын
Hahahahah! I fart in your general direction! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/aq95lMpzmNK9noU.htmlsi=u0y3-qU9BHwOzMcF
@PlainF0cked 3 ай бұрын
After years of searching and trying some $700 microphones to find one that caught my bass singer voice with clarity, presence, and also picked up depth of my voice as well. So many mics just cut the low end so they can sound clear. The mic that actually that did the job right though, was an MXL CR89. I had a total holy grail moment when I found it. The skies opened and angels wept! Also I love that it's affordable and beat the hell out of some much pricier mics. Having said that though, I would throw my beloved MXL out a window and join an actual Squid Games where I risked my life for a Lauten Atlantis or Clarion. They are the real holy grail for so many artists for a reason! In my humble opinion they are the best in the game.
@TheRecordist 3 ай бұрын
Wow. Who woulda thought? The MXL CR89? Very cool. Yes. The Atlantis or Clarion are the upper echelon of amazing mics. Artists who know, know. But have you ever tried an sE Electronics sE4400 (not the sE4400a). If not, try renting it or testing it in a store. I did a review on it on my channel. It captures lows in a way that sounds like a 70s record album. I can’t explain it. And it’s $499. Here’s the review I did: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ldtil9V9ltSvhWQ.htmlsi=Jb7ulvxkZ-5IGDLz Just a suggestion for a lower priced (but not cheap) mic that impressed me so much.
@PlainF0cked 3 ай бұрын
Hey man, thank you so much for responding with your recommendation and I really appreciate your reviews! That SE Mic has been on my checkout list for a couple of years because I’ve heard from several people that it’s got a really wide frequency response and a tight low end. Other microphones I’m gonna have to try eventually are the Lewitt 540 subzero and the 018 from Austrian audio. SE electronics, Lauten, Lewitt, and Austrian audio are just great companies making amazing mics. I never expected an MXL mic to win me over but the CR89 is their attempt to clone the Sony C800g. It’s also popular with some rappers because it’s got so much presennce in the low end.
@TheRecordist 3 ай бұрын
Oh yes. All great companies! It’s a fun road to discovery. That’s for sure!
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