LEWITT LCT 940 - Studio Microphone with Exceptional Versatility

The LEWITT LCT 940 is a professional condenser microphone that sets new standards for studio recordings. This innovative device combines the tonal characteristics of a classic tube microphone with those of a modern FET microphone, allowing seamless adjustment between warm, rich tones and clear, detailed sound. Thanks to this hybrid design, the microphone becomes an indispensable tool for sound engineers, music producers, and artists seeking maximum flexibility in their recordings.

Product Features

• Hybrid Design: Seamless switching between tube mode (12AX7) and FET for a wide tonal spectrum.
• Versatile Polar Patterns: 9 switchable polar patterns, including omni, wide cardioid, cardioid, supercardioid, figure-8, and four intermediate settings.
• High Sensitivity and Low Self-Noise: Sensitivity of 23 mV/Pa and extremely low self-noise – 8 dB(A) in FET mode and 12 dB(A) in tube mode.
• Wide Dynamic Range: 135 dB in FET mode and 131 dB in tube mode, ensuring precise reproduction of both quiet and loud sounds.
• Advanced Filter and Attenuation Control: High-pass filters (40 Hz, 150 Hz, 300 Hz) and four attenuation levels (0 dB, -6 dB, -12 dB, -18 dB).
• Elegant, Durable Design: Zinc die-cast housing for longevity and resistance to damage.

Full Control Over Your Sound

The LEWITT LCT 940 offers a unique feature for seamless adjustment between tube and FET sound, allowing users to customize the sound character to their needs. The warm, harmonically rich sound of the 12AX7 tube is perfect for vocals, acoustic instruments, and ambient sounds, while the precise, clear sound of the FET mode is ideal for recording percussion and electronic instruments. The built-in control panel with LED backlighting enables intuitive management of all microphone parameters.

Product Applications

• Professional vocal and voice-over recordings in the studio.
• Recording acoustic instruments such as guitars, pianos, and strings.
• Recording drums, wind instruments, and electronic sounds.
• Producing podcasts, audiobooks, and live streams.
• Use in film and television post-production.

Detailed Technical Specifications

• Type: Condenser, externally polarized.
• Acoustical Operating Principle: Pressure gradient transducer.
• Transducer Diameter: 25.4 mm (1 inch).
• Diaphragm: 3-micron gold-sputtered Mylar.
• Polar Patterns: Omni, wide cardioid, cardioid, supercardioid, figure-8, and four intermediate patterns.
• Frequency Range: 20 Hz – 20,000 Hz.
• Sensitivity: 23 mV/Pa, -33 dBV/Pa.
• Self-Noise: 8 dB (A) FET, 12 dB (A) tube.
• Max SPL for 0.5% THD: 143 dB SPL.
• Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 86 dB (A) FET, 82 dB (A) tube.
• Dynamic Range: 135 dB FET, 131 dB tube.
• Attenuation: 0 dB, -6 dB, -12 dB, -18 dB.
• High-Pass Filter: 40 Hz (12 dB/oct), 150 Hz (6 dB/oct), 300 Hz (6 dB/oct).
• Internal Impedance: 200 Ω.
• PSU Supply Voltage: 230 V, 50 Hz or 110 V, 60 Hz.
• Current Consumption: 170 mA.
• Connector: Gold-plated 11-pin XLR.
• Tube: 12AX7.
• Microphone Dimensions: 192 x 60 x 46 mm.
• PSU Dimensions: 250 x 150 x 70 mm.
• Microphone Enclosure: Zinc die-cast.
• Microphone Net Weight: 662 g.
• PSU Net Weight: 1,930 g.

Materials and Build

The LEWITT LCT 940 is designed for durability and aesthetics. The robust zinc die-cast housing ensures resistance to mechanical damage, while the high-quality transducer with a gold-sputtered diaphragm guarantees precise sound reproduction. The PSU control panel is equipped with LED lighting, facilitating microphone operation in low-light conditions.

Included in the Box

• LEWITT LCT 940 microphone.
• PSU with built-in control panel.
• Dedicated shock mount.
• Windshield.
• Sturdy transport case.
• 5-meter 11-pin XLR cable.

Summary

The LEWITT LCT 940 combines the best features of tube and FET microphones, offering unparalleled versatility and sound quality. With extensive sound-shaping options and robust construction, it is the ideal tool for professionals in any recording studio.