Lauten Audio Atlantis FC-387 Microphone, from Lauten

The Lauten Audio FC-387 “Atlantis” is a multi-functional solid-state large diaphragm condenser microphone. The FC-387 is for recordists seeking an incredibly diverse and useful modern FET studio microphone. It offers a blend of full and rich low and mid-range as well as smooth and unique high mid and high frequencies. The Atlantis features three different switches located on each side and back of the microphone. These switches allow you to adjust everything from polar patterns, gain and even timbre.

Patterns and gain options

First is a polar pattern switch giving recordists the option of choosing between Cardioid, Omnidirectional or Figure-8 polar patterns. Borrowing the much-loved gain options from its sibling the Lauten Audio FC-357, the FC-387 features a -10db and +10dB switch. The +10dB gain switch increases versatility by allowing recordists to choose whether they would like more character from their preamplifier gain or directly from the microphone. While the -10dB switch reduces its output and increases the maximum SPL level allowing it to record very loud sources.

Voicing Switch

What makes the Atlantis microphone even more special is its voicing switch. This feature gives recordists three very unique timbres to choose from that satisfy an extremely wide range of recorded sources. The options are; Gentle, Neutral and Forward. The Gentle position provides maximum control of bright or peaky sources like S’s in vocalists. The Neutral position offers a nice even response with good control over vocal S’s and peaks while the Forward position can help bring life to dull sources without having to use EQ while still maintaining control over peaks.

Construction Details

The FC-387 shares the same 31.25mm dual-diaphragm pressure gradient condenser capsule as the Lauten Audio LT-381 Oceanus. The electronic circuitry exhibits less than 12dB of self-noise and a maximum SPL level of 130dB (-10dB pad engaged).

As are all Lauten Audio microphones, the FC-387 is built with extreme attention to detail. From the individually hand-tuned capsule and premium high-resolution electronics, this microphone is a high-quality precision instrument that will meet or exceed the demands of any studio recording environment.