Value-packed Vintage/Modern LDC The Lauten Audio LA-220 V2 is a veritable bang-for-your-buck studio workhorse. For starters, this two-in-one large-diaphragm condenser microphone offers both vintage warmth and modern clarity with a mere flip of a switch. What's more, the LA-220 V2's hand-tuned transducer imparts gentle natural compression, enabling it to deliver top-shelf sound — no expensive signal chain required. Finally, this mic boasts high-quality components, including high-resolution, low-distortion polypropylene capacitors and resistors; a US-made ultra-low noise JFET; and a vintage-inspired output transformer. Any studio engineer or home recordist searching for a large-diaphragm condenser with crisp, clear, mix-ready sound will be eminently pleased by the LA-220 V2.High-quality components Despite its amazing affordability, the LA-220 V2's signal path includes high-quality components such as a custom 1.25-inch pressure-gradient capsule; high-resolution, low-distortion polypropylene resistors and capacitors; and an ultra-low-noise, US-made JFET amplifier, balanced at the output with a vintage-style output transformer. As a result, this