Lauten Audio Tom Mic Side-address Pressure Gradient FET Condenser

Throughout history, drummers have had relatively numerous options for tom mics. However, the best ones all contain the same magic formula: excellent off-axis rejection, high SPL handling, and wide frequency range. Now, Lauten Audio is here to throw its hat in the ring with the aptly named Tom Mic, the first large-diaphragm FET condenser microphone built specifically for toms. It may also be the last tom mic you need, considering the Tom Mic’s -28dB of off-axis rejection, more than 135dB SPL handling, and 20Hz to 20kHz frequency response. Plus, excellent onboard sound shaping capabilities — three high cuts and three low cuts — ensure that the Lauten Audio Tom Mic will sound fantastic on any rack or floor tom. The Tom Mic’s diminutive size (a little over 5 inches with clip) lets it fit easily on any drum set, and its solid brass headframe plus mildew-resistant dust filter protects it from stick hits, drumstick wood shavings, and much more. Finally, a vibration-resistant capsule means that the Tom Mic is ready to be mounted either on your drum’s rim or on a mic stand.

FEATURES

• The world’s first side-address pressure gradient large-diaphragm FET condenser mic designed specifically for toms and floor toms
• 32mm supercardioid capsule provides up to 28dB of off-axis rejection
• 20Hz–20kHz frequency response captures every detail from the smallest rack toms to the largest floor toms
• More than 135dB of max SPL
• 5-inch size can be used on the densest of drum sets
• Ideal for mounting both stand and rim thanks to the vibrant-resistant capsule
• Solid brass headframe plus mildew-resistant dust filter safeguards against stick hits, wood shavings, and other debris
• 80Hz low cut: reduces bleed from bass drums
• 140Hz low cut: preserves your drum’s fundamental frequency while significantly reducing bleed and phase issues from bass drums — great for toms with a higher tuning
• 5kHz high cut: greatly minimizes bleed from cymbals and onstage volume
• 12kHz high cut: provides a rounder, more balanced tone — provides body to floor toms without introducing cymbal bleed
• Flat High Cut – Boosts from 1kHz–2kHz, attenuates dramatically at 3kHz for punch, then boosts again around 5k to lend crispness to the drum’s attack — also dips from 9kHz–14kHz to minimize cymbal bleed harshness
• Flat low cut setting allows all frequency information to pass

SPECIFICATIONS

• Microphone Type:Pressure Gradient Condenser
• Polar Pattern:Supercardioid
• Diaphragm Size:1.25" (32mm)
• Frequency Response:20Hz-20kHz
• Max SPL:135 dB SPL
• Output Impedance:150 ohms
• Sensitivity:-58dBV/Pa
• Signal to Noise Ratio:79dB
• Self Noise:15dB (A weighted)
• Connector:XLR
• Color:Black
• Power Source:48V phantom power
• Dimensions:5.15" x 4.17"
• Weight:0.99 lbs.