WeissKlang launched the L1 Plus microphone as the follow-up to their successful L1 model from 2022. The new device maintains the original's audio quality while adding switchable polar patterns for greater versatility. Engineers built the microphone around a dual-diaphragm WMK-1D capsule based on the proven WMK-1 design. The unit delivers transparent, high-resolution sound with a modest presence boost between 10 and 11 kHz. Transformerless circuitry and hand-selected discrete components contribute to impressive specifications of 4dBA self-noise and 14μs transient response.
A toggle switch enables users to select omnidirectional and figure-of-eight polar patterns alongside the standard cardioid option. German craftspeople hand-build each unit to maintain high manufacturing standards. Environmental considerations influenced the development process, resulting in FSC-certified wooden cases and recyclable packaging materials. Digital documentation arrives on a USB stick rather than printed materials. Pre-orders accept a special launch price of €299 through July 31, 2025, with shipping scheduled to begin on August 16, 2025.
A toggle switch enables users to select omnidirectional and figure-of-eight polar patterns alongside the standard cardioid option. German craftspeople hand-build each unit to maintain high manufacturing standards. Environmental considerations influenced the development process, resulting in FSC-certified wooden cases and recyclable packaging materials. Digital documentation arrives on a USB stick rather than printed materials. Pre-orders accept a special launch price of €299 through July 31, 2025, with shipping scheduled to begin on August 16, 2025.
