Lewitt Audio LCT 640 TS

Reference Class Condenser Microphone

LEWITT's LCT 640 is designed to raise the bar in its class of reference-quality large-diaphragm condenser microphones. This Austrian-designed and engineered pro-mic 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. In addition to the standard omni-directional, cardioid and figure-8 polar patterns, the LCT 640 offers a wide-cardioid and super-cardioid characteristic. It 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.

• 1-inch dual system capsule with low mass diaphragms

• Five directional characteristics - cardioid, omni-directional, figure-8, broad-cardioid and super-cardioid - offer maximum flexibility

• 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

• Comes in an elegant black aluminium case with foam layers; includes LCT 40 SHx shock mount, LCT 40 Wx windshield and DTP 40 Lb leather bag

ACOUSTICAL OPERATING PRINCIPLE:

• pressure gradient transducer,

• externally polarized

TRANSDUCER Ø:

• 25,4 mm

• 1 inch

DIRECTIONAL PATTERN:

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OMNI:

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BROAD-CARDIOID:

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CARDIOID:

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SUPER-CARDIOID:

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FIGURE-8:

FREQUENCY RANGE:

20 ... 20.000 Hz

SENSITIVITY :

• 13 mV / Pa (-38 dBV), cardioid

• 10 mV / Pa (-40 dBV), omni

• 9 mV / Pa (-41 dBV), figure-8

SIGNAL / NOISE RATIO:

84 dB-A

EQUIVALENT NOISE LEVEL:

• 10 dB-A, cardioid (IEC 61672-1)

• 12 dB-A, omni (IEC 61672-1)

• 13 dB-A, figure-8 (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

TOP APPLICATIONS:

• Studio applications

• Live sound

• Lead and background vocals

• Percussions, drums

• Grand pianos, brass and woodwinds

• Classical music ensembles