Lauten Audio Tom Mic Side-Address FET Condenser Microphone

The Lauten Audio Tom Mic is a side-address super-cardioid FET condenser microphone designed specifically for rack and floor tom capture. A 32mm large-diaphragm super-cardioid capsule combines with Lauten Audio’s dual-bias circuitry and bleed-blocking head design to deliver up to 28dB of off-axis rejection, reducing cymbal bleed significantly compared to traditional dynamic or cardioid condenser microphones in the same position. The side-address orientation and super-cardioid pattern work together with the capsule geometry and circuitry to produce high-definition tom transients and body with strong isolation from surrounding kit elements. The Tom Mic ships with an articulating swivel mount and Cordura microphone zipper bag.

Key Features

• Super-cardioid polar pattern with bleed-blocking head design — tighter off-axis rejection than a standard cardioid; physical head geometry and dual-bias circuitry work together to provide up to 28dB of off-axis rejection; reduces cymbal bleed more effectively than conventional dynamic or condenser microphones placed in the same position
• Dual-bias circuitry — Lauten Audio’s dual-bias design supports the high dynamic range and off-axis rejection characteristics of the Tom Mic; contributes to clean transient capture and tonal accuracy across rack and floor toms
• 32mm large-diaphragm side-address capsule — super-cardioid polar pattern; self-noise below 15dB-A; 135dB minimum dynamic range; maximum SPL exceeding 135dB; 79dB signal-to-noise ratio
• Side-address orientation — positions like a standard large-diaphragm condenser; suited to mounting over tom heads with the articulating swivel mount for flexible placement
• Articulating swivel mount included — for flexible positioning over rack or floor toms; Cordura zipper bag also included

Specifications

• Type: Side-address pressure gradient FET condenser
• Capsule: 32mm
• Polar Pattern: Super-cardioid
• Frequency Response: 20Hz–20kHz
• Self-Noise: <15dB-A
• Dynamic Range: 135dB minimum
• Max SPL: >135dB (0.5% THD @ 1kHz)
• Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 79dB
• Sensitivity: –58.0dBV/Pa (ref 0dB = 1V/Pa @ 1kHz)
• Output Impedance: >150Ω
• Connector: 3-pin XLR
• Power: 48V phantom power
• Dimensions (mic only): 5.0 × 2.4 in.
• Dimensions (with mount): 5.2 × 4.2 in.
• Weight (mic only): 12.3 oz
• Weight (with mount): 15.9 oz
• Included: Articulating swivel mount; Cordura zipper bag