Lauten Audio Clarion FC-357 FET Large Diaphragm Condenser Microphone
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Lauten Audio Clarion FC-357 FET Large Diaphragm Condenser Microphone
Get ready to meet the studio workhorse you didn't know you needed. The Lauten Audio Clarion FC-357 isn't just another FET condenser microphone; it's a bridge between the classic, dusty warmth of vintage gear and the pristine clarity of modern recordings.
Designed and built with love in Silicon Valley, this microphone delivers a sultry vintage timbre with just enough "air" to keep your tracks feeling fresh and alive. Whether you're tracking vocals that need to cut through a dense mix or capturing the earth-shaking thump of a kick drum, the Clarion's custom-designed 35mm capsule captures it all with depth, realism, and transients that snap.
Vintage Heart, Modern Mind
The real magic happens when you start tweaking. The Clarion isn't a "set it and forget it" tool — it's an instrument in its own right.
Three-Way Gain Staging: This isn't just a standard pad. The +10dB boost is a lifesaver for quiet sources or when you want the microphone itself to add some character. Need to tame a roaring guitar amp? The -10dB cut lets you drive your preamp hard for color without clipping.
Selectable Polar Patterns: Shape your sound with a flick of a switch. Lock in on vocals with Cardioid, capture the room's natural reverb with Omnidirectional, or get experimental with Figure-8 for singer-songwriter duets.
Premium Components: Under the hood, you'll find US-made low-noise FETs and custom-wound output transformers. It's high-resolution engineering for a high-fidelity world.
Versatility That Speaks Volumes
Let's talk about flexibility. You aren't always recording in a perfectly treated acoustic chamber, and you aren't always recording the same instrument. The Clarion understands that. Its twin-diaphragm design ensures that no matter what you throw at it — from the delicate whisper of an acoustic guitar to the aggressive slap of a funk bass — the result is a mix-ready sound brimming with life.
Adaptable to Any Preamp: Whether you're plugging into a consumer-grade interface or a boutique preamp worth more than your car, the gain staging lets you optimize the signal flow for the best possible tone.
Sonic Chameleon: Use the omnidirectional pattern to make a small room sound big or use the cardioid pattern to make a bad room sound nonexistent. The control is in your hands.
Rugged Durability Meets High-End Elegance
A microphone shouldn't just sound good; it should survive the rigors of the studio and look good doing it. The Clarion features a solid brass enclosure that feels substantial in your hand — no cheap plastic here. It's finished with a durable, non-toxic ceramic coating (Cerakote) that resists scratches and fingerprints, ensuring it looks as professional on day 1,000 as it did on day one.
Hand-Polished Perfection: Every unit is hand-polished and baked for curing, a testament to the "finishing touches" philosophy at Lauten Audio.
Shock Mount Included: Because nobody likes rumble, the Clarion comes with a robust shock mount to keep mechanical noise out of your recordings.
The Sound of Silicon Valley
In a world of mass-produced clones, the Clarion is a rare creation. Designed, built, and tested by the Lauten Audio family right here in Silicon Valley, CA, this microphone is a testament to true craftsmanship. So, when you plug in the Clarion, you aren't just capturing audio — you're capturing a legacy of quality and a future of incredible recordings.
Lauten Audio Clarion FC-357 FET Features:
35mm dual-diaphragm capsule for vintage depth and modern air
Selectable Cardioid, Omnidirectional, and Figure-8 polar patterns
The Clarion captures my deep voice perfectly for the styles I like it to. Sounds amazing without any processing, easy to do processing after, and has that Lauten sound. Great build quality also. I would highly recommend this mic.
Published date
01/10/25
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Hunter K. 🇺🇸
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So far impressed
Really love the tone of this mic, sooo warm! Top end isn’t super harsh. Quality of the mic.. it is made of very professional and heavy duty materials. 5/5 at this point! Happy with purchase!
Published date
05/26/23
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Grace 🇺🇸
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The FC-357....
Lauten's FC-357 is one of the best mics I've used.
Published date
03/27/23
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Clay 🇺🇸
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Neumann 47 Fet Killer
This was designed to be the Neumann 47 FET killer, and it does just that. This is an amazing microphone, and it's of the highest quality. You can put it on any source and it's going to deliver. It sits right at home with all the multi-thousand dollar classics, and the over the top modern microphones...
Published date
07/28/21
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Danny D. 🇺🇸
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Sibilance? Where?
I've been searching for a vocal microphone for the past year. The problem I was having was that all the budget friendly mics I had were excessively bright. When researching different microphones I came across Lauten Audio, who make it a point to know that their mics are made to specifically avoid th...
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