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

The Lauten Audio Clarion FC-357 is a multi-pattern FET condenser microphone built around a custom 35mm dual-diaphragm capsule, hand-tuned for a vintage tonal character with extended high-frequency air. The signal path uses high-resolution, low-distortion polypropylene capacitors, a U.S.-made low-noise FET, and a custom-wound output transformer, combining vintage FET character with a self-noise floor below 12dB(A) and a maximum SPL of 130dB. Three selectable polar patterns—cardioid, omnidirectional, and figure-8—make the Clarion FC-357 a versatile studio microphone suited to vocals, kick drum, bass guitar, and room recording applications. The microphone is designed and built in Northern California and finished in a ceramic Cerekote coating; it ships in a wooden case with shock mount.

Key Features

• Custom 35mm dual-diaphragm capsule — hand-tuned for vintage FET sound with extended high-frequency clarity; dual-diaphragm construction enables the three selectable polar patterns and contributes to depth and transient response
• U.S.-made low-noise FET — self-noise below 12dB(A); 130dB max SPL; 120dB dynamic range minimum; suited to both delicate acoustic sources and high-SPL applications
• Three selectable polar patterns — Cardioid, Omnidirectional, Figure-8; pattern selection tailors what the microphone captures and how it rejects off-axis sound
• Custom-wound output transformer — transformer-balanced output; <200Ω output impedance
• Polypropylene capacitor signal path — high-resolution, low-distortion capacitors and resistors throughout
• Cerekote ceramic finish — durable ceramic polymer coating
• Designed and built in Northern California
• Includes wooden case and shock mount

Specifications

• Type: Pressure gradient FET condenser
• Capsule: 35mm dual diaphragm
• Polar Patterns: Cardioid; Omnidirectional; Figure-8
• Frequency Response: 25Hz–20kHz
• Self-Noise: <12dB(A)
• Dynamic Range: 120dB minimum
• Max SPL: 130dB (0.5% THD @ 1kHz)
• Output Impedance: <200Ω
• Connector: 3-pin XLR
• Finish: Cerekote ceramic
• Power: 48V phantom power
• Included: Wooden case; shock mount