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OmnidirectionalCardioidLauten Audio ST-221 Torch

  MSRP: $1,599 Detachable-Capsule Pencil Condenser Tube Microphone

Lauten Audio ST-221 Torch

Description

The ST-221 Torch is a pencil condenser mic with a tube amplifier circuit and interchangeable capsules.

Lauten positions it as a unique small-diaphragm mic, in that it retains the fast transient response common to SD mics, while producing a low-frequency response that is not common to SD mics.

The amplifier circuit is built around a NOS sub-miniature tube, and uses a custom-wound transformer.

The ST-221 Torch ships as a pair, with two Omni capsules, two Cardioid capsules, two mic clips, two elastic shockmounts, two dedicated power supplies, two Gotham power cables, two foam windscreens, and a stereo mounting bar. The mics are packed in a sustainably farmed padded wooden box, and the entire kit fits into an aluminum flight case.

Note that the price shown above ($1499 as of this writing) is for two mics, with all the accessories listed above.

The Lauten Audio ST-221 Torch is also known as: torch, ST221, ST-221, ST-221 Torch.

The mic was released in 2008.

Specifications

Compatible Capsules
Lauten Audio 221 CardioidCardioid Lauten Audio 221 Cardioid
15mm Cardioid capsule
Sensitivity: 14 mV/Pa
Freq. Resp.: 30 - 20,000 Hz
MSRP: n/a | Still In Production
Lauten Audio 221 OmniOmnidirectional Lauten Audio 221 Omni
15mm Omnidirectional capsule
Sensitivity: 14 mV/Pa
Freq. Resp.: 30 - 20,000 Hz
MSRP: n/a | Still In Production
Pads & Filters Impedance SPL/Noise
n/a 200 Ohms (Low) Max SPL: 132 dB
Self-noise: 15.0 dB(A)
Weight Length Max Diameter Interface(s)
n/a n/a n/a
  • 3-pin XLR male (1)
Power Specifications
  • Includes tube power supply

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