Lauten Audio Announces New "Atlantis" Microphone

Anaheim, CA - January 19, 2012 - At the 2012 Winter NAMM show, Lauten Audio announced a new microphone, the FC-387 "Atlantis" model, a solid-state multi-functional, large-diaphragm condenser. The uniquely appointed Atlantis microphone features multiple switches for three different polar patterns, gain, and unique timbre settings. The FC-387 is for recordists seeking an  incredibly diverse and useful modern FET studio microphone. It offers a blend of full and rich low and mid-range, as well as smooth and unique high-mid and high-frequencies. Audio Plus Services, the distributor for Lauten Audio microphones in North America, is showing the new Atlantis microphone in their NAMM Booth 6998, in HALL A. The Atlantis FC-387 microphone retails for $1599. US and will be available in Q2 of 2012.

Brian Loudenslager, Founder of Lauten Audio reveals, "The  idea of the FC-387 'Atlantis' microphone was conceived over several  years during conversations with engineer Fabrice DuPont of Flux Studios  and Puremix.net. Fab had acquired several Lauten microphones over the years and I would pick his brain at industry  tradeshows about the mics. I always try and speak to owners of our  products to learn where they're using a mic most, where they feel it's shining and where it's not working for them."

"We're pleased to be at NAMM with Lauten Audio to introduce the Atlantis FC-387 microphone," said Simon Côté, Manager of Professional Products at Audio Plus Services. "We believe in Lauten Audio's product direction and especially their dedication to serving respected recording engineers with special designs. The 'Atlantis' mic will no doubt be very popular."

Loudenslager adds, "What I am most impressed about Fab is that he is always brutally honest and never sugar-coats his opinions. It was during conversations with him that I made a challenge to myself; I wanted to design a microphone that Fab would love, one that would be part of his first choices at the beginning of a  session! Over the past year I've had the opportunity to work with Fab and create that mic. It's been challenging with a very rewarding end  result."

Multiple switches located on each side and back of the FC-387  Atlantis microphone allow the engineer to uniquely configure it. First  is a polar pattern switch giving recordists the option of choosing  between Cardioid, Omnidirectional or Figure-8 polar patterns. Borrowing the much-loved gain options from its sibling the  Lauten Audio 'Clarion' FC-357 microphone, the Atlantis features a -10db  and +10dB switch. The +10dB gain switch increases versatility by  allowing a choice of whether to have more character from the preamplifier gain or directly from the microphone.  While the  -10dB switch reduces its output and increases the maximum SPL level  allowing it to record very loud sources.

What makes the Atlantis microphone truly unique is its voicing  switch. This feature gives recordists three very different timbres to  choose from that satisfy an extremely wide range of recorded sources.  The options are: Gentle, Neutral and Forward. The 'Gentle' position provides maximum control of bright or peaky sources  like S's in vocal recordings. The 'Neutral' position offers a nice even  response with good control over vocal S's and other audio peaks, while  the 'Forward' position can help bring life to dull sources without having to use EQ, but while still maintaining  control over any peaks.

As are all Lauten Audio microphones, the FC-387 Atlantis is built  with extreme attention to detail. From the individually hand-tuned  capsule and premium high-resolution electronics, the microphone is a  high-quality precision instrument that will meet or exceed the demands of any studio recording environment.

Type: 31.25mm dual large diaphragm pressure gradient transducer microphone

Polar Patterns: Omnidirectional, Cardioid and Figure-8 selectable

Circuit: Low-noise solid-state FET

Frequency Range: 20Hz - 20Khz

Dynamic Range: 120dB minimum

Impedance: < 200 ohms

Max. SPL: 0.5\%THD@1000Hz: 130dB

Self-noise Level: < 12dB(A)

Sensitivity: 16mV/Pa OR -36±2dB 0dB=1V/Pa 1000Hz

Special Features:

3-way -10 dB attenuation, 0dB and +10dB gain switch

3-way Gentle, Neutral, Forward voicing switch

3-way Polar pattern switch

Connector: 3-Pin standard XLR

Power Requirement: +48V phantom power

The Atlantis FC-387 microphone retails for $1599. US and will be available in Q2 of 2012.

Lauten Audio microphones continue to carve out a unique niche for recordists seeking microphones with an original sound. Their product line includes the award-winning "Horizon" LT-321 tube microphone, the "Oceanus" LT-381 transformer-less tube condenser microphone, the ST-221 "Torch" small diaphragm microphones, and the new FC-387 "Atlantis" solid-state multi-functional large diaphragm condenser microphone. Lauten Audio microphones have received rave reviews from both experienced recording engineers and leading Pro Audio magazines around the world. Lauten Audio is located in San Jose California, for more information visit http://www.lautenaudio.com or call 1-877-721-7018.

About Audio Plus Services                                  

Established in 1979, Audio Plus Services is a leading North American importer and distributor of premium consumer and professional electronics brands including Focal monitors, Vovox cables and Lauten  Audio microphones. Based in Montreal with U.S facilities in Champlain, NY, Audio Plus has sales personnel located throughout the United States to professionally service their active roster of more than  300 specialty A/V and Pro Audio dealers. Audio Plus specializes in products and services for the professional audio and performing musician markets, and the home theater and custom  integration (CI) market - both residential and commercial - for North America. Visit the Audio Plus website at http://www.audioplusservices.com/ or call (800) 663-9352 for more information.