Lauten Audio Clarion FC-357 Multi-Pattern LDC FET Microphone

 Classic FET sound with a modern touch

The Lauten FC-357 Clarion blends classic and modern FET sound. It features a uniquely tuned frequency response that produces the smooth natural character found in classic FET condenser microphones with a touch of smooth modern airiness.

Lauten Audio Clarion FC357 at a glance

Classic FET sound with a modern touch Ribbon-like top-end on electric guitars +10dB feature great for lower-quality microphone preamplifiers Tuned to tame sibilant sources Excellent for amatures and professionals

Quality Internal Components

The FC-357 Clarion features our custom designed 28.25mm dual diaphragm capsule that accurately captures your source. The electronics include a low-noise FET and custom-wound output transformer that work together to provide you with an authentic and classic sound with a modern touch. Unique 3-way Gain Switch The FC357 Clarion has the features you need to achieve the sound you want. The unique three-position attenuation and gain switch offers you powerful recording options with no adverse distortion. The +10dB gain switch, which boosts the microphone’s output, makes it less dependent on preamps to achieve excellent sound. Clarion FC-357 Features & Specifications Large 28.25mm dual-diaphragm capsule Circuit: Solid-State low-noise FET Cardioid, Omni & Figure-8 polar pattern switch Type: Pressure gradient condenser +10dB gain switch Polar Pattern: Cardioid, Omnidirectional & Figure-8 -10dB attenuation switch Freq. Response: 25Hz-20KHz Low noise FET Dynamic Range: 120dB minimum High resolution capacitors Impedance: <200 ohms  Custom wound output transformer Max. SPL: 0.5%THD@1000Hz: 130dB Self-noise level: < 15dB(A) Sensitivity:16mV/Pa OR -36±2dB 0dB=1V/Pa 1000Hz Special Features:-10 dB attenuation and +10dB gain Requires 48v Phantom power