Shop Keyboard Deals, Financing, and More

Lauten Audio LS-208 Large-diaphragm End-address Condenser Microphone

End-address Large-diaphragm Condenser Microphone with Highpass and Lowpass Filters
12 Write review Item ID: LS208
$598.00

Earn $30 back in Bonus Bucks† OR pay $25/month with 24 month financing*

Free
Shipping
Tech Support

Free Sweetwater
Support

Free 2-year
Warranty
In Stock!

Add to Cart
Notify me about deals

Buy a bundle and save!

Product Photo

LS208 and LS308 Instrument Microphone Bundle

$1,096.00 $999.00

Ask An Expert

Our expertly trained Sales Engineers are ready to help!

(800) 222-4700
What is a Sales Engineer?
Sweetwater Gear Exchange

Have one to sell?
Check out Sweetwater's Gear Exchange!
Learn More

Most Popular Accessories & Related Items

Lauten Audio LS-208 Large-diaphragm End-address Condenser Microphone
In Stock!
$598.00
Add to Cart
Add to list
Back to navigation

Written By

Our Product Research Team

Get to know them!

Dynamic Mic Handling with Studio Condenser Sound

The Lauten Audio LS-208 is a end-address large-diaphragm condenser mic that excels in studio, broadcast, and live applications alike. Benefit from a wide frequency response, expansive dynamic range, and impressive SPL handling. Beyond that, built-in highpass and lowpass filters enable you to capture sound with exceptional quality — right at the source. You also get a custom spider shockmount, hard-mount, foam windscreen, and road case. The LS-208 gives you dynamic mic handling, along with high-end studio condenser sound quality.

Related Videos: LS-208 Large-diaphragm End-address Condenser Microphone

Capture great sound right at the source

The LS-208 makes capturing great sound effortless. Built-in highpass and lowpass filters give you all the frequency shaping you need. You also get 135dB of SPL handling — no internal or external attenuation required. Whether you need to filter out rumble, room tone, or high-frequency background noise, or simply have a loud source, the LS-208 makes recording easy. At Sweetwater, we appreciate being able to get it right at the source without the need for external gear — it makes field interviews and other location recordings a breeze.

Lauten Audio LS-208 Features:

  • End-address large-diaphragm condenser mic
  • Offers dynamic mic handling with high-end studio condenser sound quality
  • Excels in studio, broadcast, and live applications alike
  • Built-in highpass and lowpass filters give you all the frequency shaping you need
  • 135dB of SPL handling accommodates loud sources
  • Includes a custom spider shockmount, hard-mount, foam windscreen, and road case

Additional Media

Studio Microphone Buying Guide
22 Podcast Mics Compared - Take a Listen!
Lauten Audio LS-208 Overview with Darrell Thorp Interview
Hottest New Mics of 2018

Warranty Info

Sweetwater's FREE 2-Year Total Confidence Coverage Warranty

Extra peace of mind at no extra cost.

  • Save money with FREE parts and labor
  • Get back to making music with the industry's fastest turnaround time
  • Fix it the first time with our award-winning, factory-certified Service Department
Learn More about Total Confidence Coverage
2 Year Total Confidence Coverage
$85.00
FREE!

Free 2-year Warranty

Sweetwater's 2-year Total Confidence Coverage™ Warranty gives you extra peace of mind at no extra cost.

Learn More about Total Confidence Coverage
Tools Icon

Save money with free parts & labor!

Fast Icon

Get back to making music with the industry's fastest turnaround time.

Award Icon

Fix it the first time with our award-winning, factory-certified Service Department.

Back to navigation

Tech Specs

  • Microphone Type: Pressure Gradient Condenser
  • Polar Pattern: Cardioid
  • Diaphragm Size: 1.25" (32mm)
  • Frequency Range: 20Hz-20kHz
  • Max SPL: 135dB SPL
  • Output Impedance: 150 ohms
  • Sensitivity: 5mV/Pa (-46dBV)
  • Self Noise: 15dB A weighted
  • Low Cut Filter: 50Hz, 120Hz
  • Connector: XLR
  • Features: 8kHz, 10kHz High-cut Filters
  • Color: Black
  • Power Source: 48V phantom power
  • Dimensions: 7.5" x 1.98"
  • Weight: 1.05 lbs.
  • Included Accessories: Shockmount, Hardshell Case, Windscreen
  • Manufacturer Part Number: LS208002

What Makes Our Sales Engineers Great?

Sweetwater Sales Engineers are a world-class team of experts dedicated to you. Hand selected from across the globe, each brings a wealth of experience and expertise in the world of music gear to provide you with unparalleled service completely free of charge. Friendly relationships, real trust, and the right gear are only a call or a click away!

(800) 222-4700
Contact Your Sales Engineer
Back to navigation

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5

Customer Added Media

Write your review

4 DECADES OF WAITING... IT IS HERE

A quick pic of my intents and purposes for the WONDEROUS --- LS 208. Certainly I've waited well over 40 years for this setup for my solo and duo acoustic Early American Roots music. Absolute studio quality sound no matter whether in the studio, coffee houses, house of worship and or street busking. My headroom is amazing outstanding. Certainly not excluding the startling audio quality of the LS 208 all through the dynamic range in all situations.
Guys,you've made my music efforts over the years finally reach my hopes and expectations. I knew what I wanted/needed, and so did you.

The great off axis rejection of the 208 is masterful and critical for this long awaited dream. The harp setup is a "Blows Me Away Productions", 'Bulletini' mic in a BMAP "Rackit" mount. The Rackit really isolates the harmonica wonderfully to prevent extraneous audio from entering the LS 208. Couple that with the nature of the 208, and, MAN OH MAN WOW. Do I ever get true to life audio without cross racket.

Again. Lauten Audio is heroic in my book.
by One Lick Wesley from Usually earth. on
Music background: Bum

Voiceover heaven

I have a great musician friend who loves Lauten. This microphone came as recommendation from him. I'm primarily a videographer/photographer and needed a better option for voiceover. I did quite a bit of research on my own and found other more commonly recommended mics... but they were either dynamic mics... and for my purposes and setup would have required a cloud lifter and different interface (more $)... or weren't particularly flattering to my voice. I emailed Lauten with questions and the President of the company emailed me back with answers. He recommended the 208. We exchanged a number of emails... always courteous, prompt, and helpful. He assured me that if I purchased a Lauten and didn't like it I was welcome to return it no questions asked. I bit the bullet but was still trepidatious. The microphone finally arrived and I'm still astounded. It's perfect for my modestly treated space... it rejects off-axis very well... and makes it a breeze to record clean and clear narration. I can honestly say this mic was the first to give me the impression I could myself make legitimate professional voiceover. It provides options for sound shaping that work with even my small interface and setup. I couldn't be happier. Thanks also to Cliff at Sweetwater for stellar customer service and help in selecting an XLR cable!
by Damon Salceies from Albuquerque on
Music background: None

SM57 killer?

I originally purchased the LS-208 for Tracking vocals with a singer in the same room as a drum kit and it works great. It feels like a condensor version of an SM7. The bottom end seems big and it is more sensitive to transients, but still has the isolation. What I did not expect was for it to be great on electric guitar. With this mic alone I can achieve the same sound like an SM57 and a Royer R122 two mic setup. The upper mids are voiced higher than a 57, but I typically like more 4-6Khz on my guitars high end and never feel I am lacking the 2-3Khz bite where the 57 shines. For me, this more vocally voiced response is more musical. Having said that, the LS-208 serves me well on all the instruments I would typically mic with an SM57. It's a drop-in replacement that sounds more the sound of Electric Guitars and Snares on a record.
by Nicolas Hosford from Nashville, TN on
Music background: Artist and Producer

Awesome Snare drum mic

As with most people who record drums, there has been a standard we all went for to mic the snare. But not now! I bought 2 of of the Lauten Audio LS_208 for the top and bottom of my snare. In a comparison, the LS 208 had much more body, and fullness than other mics. I was actually recording the same sound I heard while playing the drum. On the bottom of the snare the sound was true to what was happening, not the usual buzz sound that is common. Big improvement. Plus it can take any volume level that it is given. I recommend this mic to anyone looking to up their game in the drum recording department.
by Mark Zonder on
Music background: Drummer, engineer

The Dynamic That Needs 48V

As a podcaster, there seemingly were three choices: SM7B, RE20, or RE27 N/D. Don't get me wrong, all of these mics are standards in broadcast for a reason, but I kept hearing about this condenser that had a flat response, extreme rejection, and very low noise. I brought it up to my sales engineer and all of this was confirmed. I heard some sound examples on a Sweetwater mic shoot out and that's all I needed.

Well, needless to say, I made the purchase, and I haven't looked back. I have the worst sound treatment situation ever… almost none! And in an apartment… not ideal! Well I did the podcast and I was curious to hear how I sounded, and it was amazing! Warm, quiet, and flat. Joyous!!

Be aware, it's not as sensitive as the standard condenser, but most interfaces should have more than enough gain; in addition, this mic is low noise, meaning I couldn't hear any. So when you crank the gain, you're not increasing the noise floor.

The LS 208 is great mic for so many things, including broadcast.
by Alton Riddick from Hampton, VA on
See also: Condenser Mics, Lauten Audio, Lauten Audio Condenser Microphones
Close Close $2,000 Pick Your PRS Giveaway -- input your email address below to enter or click here to learn more.

See giveaway details & rules or check out our past winners!

Enter Now

Success!

Your email, has been entered to win this giveaway. Good Luck!