This SDC Pair Delivers Performance, Versatility, and Value The Lauten Audio LA-120 V2 pair offers world-class transparency, thanks to its transformerless design, as well as outstanding sonic flexibility, courtesy of onboard frequency-shaping filters. This small-diaphragm condenser microphone pair boasts hand-tuned 17mm capsules, yielding true-to-life sound with exceptional transient response, with just enough natural compression to make your source sit effortlessly in a mix. The LA-120 V2 pair also includes interchangeable cardioid and omni capsules, enabling you to tailor the mics to your individual application. You’ll find this pair to be ideal for capturing acoustic guitars, strings, brass, percussion, and many other sources with fast transients they also perform admirably as drum overheads. At Sweetwater, we’ve found that this set of Lauten Audio LA-120 V2 microphones is perfect for spaced pair, XY, and ORTF stereo mic techniques.Independent frequency-shaping filters Engineers at Sweetwater appreciate the independent dual-stage lowpass and highpass filters