Founded in 2004 by Brian Loudenslager, Lauten Audio is a boutique microphone manufacturer based in the San Francisco Bay Area, dedicated to creating original and purposeful recording tools. Rather than simply recreating classic microphone designs, Lauten develops its microphones from the ground up to solve real-world recording challenges while delivering musical, mix-ready sound. Its lineup ranges from flagship studio condensers such as the Eden, Atlantis and Clarion to microphones designed specifically for drums, home studios and untreated recording environments. With a focus on innovative engineering, versatile sound-shaping and practical features for modern recording, Lauten Audio has built a distinctive range of microphones for musicians, producers and engineers.