Tube vs. FET Mic Comparison: Lauten Oceanus & Lauten Atlantis

http://www.soundpure.com/p/lauten-audio-atlantis-fc-387-microphone/3409 http://www.soundpure.com/p/lauten-audio-oceanus-lt-381-microphone/2397 Doug Wessling of the Sound Pure Pro Audio Team talks about the more general differences between FET, or Field Effect Transistor, mics and tube microphones. For this comparison we chose two exceptional large diaphragm mics from Lauten Audio, the Atlantis FET mic and the Oceanus tube mic. While they each have their own unique tone and vibe, both mic examples do a fantastic job showcasing the broader tonal characteristics associated with each microphone topology. First you'll hear both mics completely dry and unprocessed on our guest vocalist Beau Buttons (twitter: @beaudeas), then we'll do one more pass through with some typical vocal compression using the Purple MC77, EQ using the A Designs Hammer, and reverb from our Bricasti M7 Reverb System. In general, FET condenser mics like the Atlantis are going to provide a very accurate, detailed depiction of the sound source. Tube mics generally showcase more roundness, body, and warmth imparted into the signal, resulting in some of the detail to be smoothed out. Additionally tube mics tend to add extra depth and dimensionality to the recorded source. If you're having difficulty hearing the differences, feel free to email us at mics[at]soundpure.com for the full length hi-res audio files to compare for yourself. Both the Lauten Atlantis and Oceanus mics are available for Sound Pure's free try-before-you-buy demo program. If you'd like to set up a trial period to hear one of these incredible mics for yourself, would like to talk more about FET vs Tube mics, or just microphones in general, feel free to shoot us an email or give us a call at anytime. Thanks for watching! 919-682-5552 Additional gear used: CharterOak MPA-1 Stereo Preamp Purple Audio MC77 A Designs Hammer Bricasti M7 Reverb System Lynx Aurora 16 Converter