Lewitt LCT 640 Condenser Microphone

Full Description

This Austrian-designed and engineered proffessional microphone delivers a smooth, unsurpassably rich and exceptionally nuanced sound, and exhibits a remarkable set of qualities that enthuses even the most discerning users. The LCT 640 excels in a variety of demanding studio applications and stands for unrivalled performance in miking lead and background vocals, drums, percussion instruments, grand pianos, brass and woodwinds, classical music ensembles.

A carefully tuned mic that offers a dynamic range of 135 dB and stands out for its extremely low self-noise of 10 dB. In combination with a 3-level low-cut filter and 3-level switchable pre-attenuation, the LCT 640 provides maximum versatility in all recording situations. Automatic attenuation, key-lock, clipping history, push buttons and a light-up user interface round off the features of this outstanding microphone.

Features/Specifications

• 1-inch dual system capsule with low mass diaphragms
• Dynamic range of 135 dB
• Extremely low self-noise level of 10 dB
• Key-lock, clipping history and automatic attenuation
• Noiseless push buttons for attenuation and HPF selection
• Immune to electromagnetic interference thanks to transformerless output stage
• Extra-large hexagonal steel-mesh grille with ruthenium-galvanized finish (black)
• Illuminated user interface for quick visual checking of settings
• Rugged construction for durable performance
• Gold-plated 3-pin XLR output connector

Included Accessories:

• Black Aluminium Case
• LCT 40 SHx shock mount
• LCT 40 Wx windshield
• DTP 40 Lb leather bag

Further Specs:

• Acoustical operating principle: pressure gradient transducer, externally polarized
• Transducer : 25,4 mm (1 inch)
• Signal / noise ratio: 84 dB-A
• Frequency range: 20 ... 20.000 Hz
• Directional patterns:
  • omni
  • broad-cardioid
  • cardioid
  • super-cardioid
  • figure-8
• Sensitivity:
  • cardioid: 13 mV / Pa (-38 dBV)
  • omni: 10 mV / Pa (-40 dBV)
  • figure-8: 9 mV / Pa (-41 dBV)
• Equivalent noise level:
  • cardioid: 10 dB-A (IEC 61672-1)
  • omni: 12 dB-A (IEC 61672-1)
  • figure-8: 13 dB-A (IEC 61672-1)
• Dynamic range of mic. amp.: 135 dB-A
• Max. SPL for 0,5 THD:
  • 145 dB, 0 dB pre-attenuation
  • 151 dB, 6 dB pre-attenuation
  • 157 dB, 12 dB pre-attenuation
  • 163 dB, 18 dB pre-attenuation
• Pre-attenuation pad: 6 dB, 12 dB, 18 dB, switchable
• Bass cut filter slope:
• 40 Hz: 12 dB / octave
• 150 Hz: 6 dB / octave
• 300 Hz: 6 dB / octave
• Rated impedance: <150 ohms
• Rated load impedance: >1.000 ohms
• Supply voltage: 48 V +/- 4 V (IEC 61938)
• Current consumption: 5,5 mA (IEC 61938)
• Connector: 3-pin XLR (gold plated)
• Dimensions: 158 x 52 x 36 mm
• Weight: 430 g