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Lauten Audio ST-221 Torch

Detachable-Capsule Pencil Tube Condenser Microphone

The ST-221 Torch is a pencil condenser mic with a tube impedance conversion circuit and two interchangeable capsules.

Lauten positions it as a unique small-diaphragm mic, in that it retains the fast transient response common to SD mics, while producing a low-frequency response that is not common to SD mics.

The amplifier circuit is built around a NOS sub-miniature tube, and uses a custom-wound output transformer.

Although the Torch was initially released as a stereo kit, in 2011 Lauten began selling individual ST-221 microphones. Single mics are shipped with both Cardioid and Omni capsules, a single-channel power supply, and a Gotham cable.

For more info on the stereo kit, see the link in the right sidebar.

The Lauten Audio ST-221 Torch is also known as: torch, ST221, ST-221.

The mic was released in 2008.

Specifications

Compatible Capsules
Lauten Audio 221 Cardioid 15mm Cardioid capsule Sensitivity: 14 mV/Pa CHARTFreq. Resp.: 30 - 20,000 Hz MSRP: n/a | Still In Production Lauten Audio 221 Omni 15mm Omnidirectional capsule Sensitivity: 14 mV/Pa CHARTFreq. Resp.: 30 - 20,000 Hz MSRP: n/a | Still In Production

Pads & Filters	Impedance	SPL/Noise
n/a	200 Ohms (Low)	Max SPL: 132 dB Self-noise: 15.0 dB(A)

Weight	Length	Max Diameter	Interface(s)
240g (8.47oz)	179mm (7.05'')	24mm (0.94'')	3-pin XLR male (1)

Power Specifications
Includes tube power supply

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