Sound Pure's Take
The Clarion is an incredible and unique sounding microphone with a price tag that may surprise you. Its intuitive design eliminates the harsh characteristics that sometimes emerge when recording with a FET condenser, resulting in a smooth and crisp sound with some subtle warmth. We found that the Clarion performed exceptionally well on electric guitar as shown in our Flickinger reverb video, however it's studio uses are only limited by your imagination. The addition of the +10 dB and -10 dB add even more flexibility and control to your tracking sessions. The Clarion, along with the other microphones designed by Lauten Audio, is certain to be a reliable go-to microphone for any recording situation.
From Lauten Audio
The FC-357 Clarion blends classic and modern FET sound. It features a uniquely tuned frequency response that produces the smooth natural character found in classic FET condenser microphones with a touch of smooth modern airiness.
Lauten Audio Clarion FC-357 at a glance
Classic FET sound with a modern touch
Ribbon-like top-end on electric guitars
+10dB feature great for lower-quality microphone preamplifiers
Tuned to tame sibilant sources
Excellent for amateurs and professionals
Quality Internal Components
The FC-357 Clarion features our custom designed 28.25mm dual diaphragm capsule that accurately captures your source. The electronics include a low-noise FET and custom-wound output transformer that work together to provide you with an authentic and classic sound with a modern touch.
Unique 3-way Gain Switch
The FC-357 Clarion has the features you need to achieve the sound you want. The unique three-position attenuation and gain switch offers you powerful recording options with no adverse distortion. The +10dB gain switch, which boosts the microphone's output, makes it less dependent on preamps to achieve excellent sound.
Includes shock mount and wood box.
Large 28.25mm dual-diaphragm capsule
Cardioid, Omni & Figure-8 polar pattern switch
+10dB gain switch
10dB attenuation switch
Low noise FET
High resolution capacitors
Custom wound output transformer
- Circuit
- Solid-State low-noise FET
- Type
- Pressure gradient condenser
- Polar Pattern
- Cardioid, Omnidirectional & Figure-8
- Freq. Response
- 25Hz-20KHz
- Dynamic Range
- 120dB minimum
- Impedance
- <200 ohms
- Max. SPL
- 0.5%THD@1000Hz: 130dB
- Self-noise level
- < 15dB(A)
- Sensitivity
- 16mV/Pa OR -36±2dB 0dB=1V/Pa 1000Hz
- Special Features
- -10 dB attenuation and +10dB gain
Requires 48v Phantom power
Free 3-Year Warranty
Sound Pure stands behind our products. Free three-year warranty on this item. Coverage exclusions live in Terms & Conditions, Section 27.
Level of support and expertise that simply isn't available at big-box megastores. Read the warranty →
Returns
Not eligible for Try Before You Buy or the 48-hour approval period. Standard return policy applies — see Terms & Conditions, Section 18 for details.
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