Lewitt LCT 940 1In True Condenser Fet/Tube Microphone.
The LCT 940 unifies the specific characteristics of a premium large diaphragm FET condenser microphone and a top-notch tube microphone. With "Tube" you get warmth and musical harmonics, while "FET" gives you clear and nuanced sound. Blend tube and FET circuit at any ratio and find your ideal mix. The LCT 940 features a total of nine different polar patterns.
The LCT 940 combines a premium large-diaphragm FET condenser microphone and a top-notch tube microphone in a single housing.
There is a user interface on the remote control for a quick and accurate setup of pattern, pre-attenuation, and low-cut. Easily check or change the settings, even in complete darkness due to its illuminated user interface. The power supply unit is integrated.
By using the AMPLIFICATION knob, you can mix the two distinct microphone circuits, FET and tube circuit at any ratio to find your sweet spot. This way you can dial in the ideal combination of warmth, punch, and clarity. Works brilliantly to adapt the LCT 940 to different voices.
A polar pattern affects how much room sound you end up recording. But switching your polar pattern not only changes the directivity, it also alters the frequency response, resulting in a different sound. You can also control the proximity effect, and have it pronounced or reduced according to your application.
Main Features:
- Blend tube and FET circuit at any ratio
- Studio centrepiece
- 12AX7 tube
- Remote control and power supply in one
- Multi-pattern design
Specs:
Type: Condenser, externally polarized
Acoustical operating principle: Pressure gradient transducer
Transducer Ø: 25.4 mm, 1 in
Polar pattern: Omni, wide cardioid, cardioid, supercardioid, figure-8, four intermediate patterns
Frequency range: 20 ... 20,000 Hz
Sensitivity
23 mV/Pa, -33 dBV/Pa (cardioid)
20 mV/Pa, -34 dBV/Pa (omni)
23 mV/Pa, -33 dBV/Pa (figure-8)
Equivalent noise level (FET)
8 dB (A), cardioid
9 dB (A), omni
8 dB (A), figure-8
Equivalent noise level (Tube)
12 dB (A), cardioid
13 dB (A), omni
12 dB (A), figure-8
Max. SPL for 0.5 % THD (FET): 143 dBSPL, 0 dB pre-attenuation
Max. SPL for 0.5% THD (Tube): 140 dBSPL, 0 dB pre-attenuation
Signal / noise ratio (FET): 86 dB (A)
Signal / noise ratio (Tube): 82 dB (A)
Dynamic range of FET mic. Amp.: 135 dB
Dynamic range of Tube mic. Amp.: 128 dB
Pre-attenuation pad
0 dB
-6 dB
-12 dB
-18 dB
Low-cut filter
linear
40 Hz (12 dB/oct)
150 Hz (6 dB/oct)
300 Hz (6 dB/oct)
Internal impedance: 200 Ω
Rated load impedance: 1,000 Ω
PSU - supply voltage
230 V, 50 Hz
110 V, 60 Hz
Current consumption: 170 mA
Connector: Gold plated 11-pin XLR
Microphone dimensions: 192 x 60 x 46 mm, 7.5 x 2.4 x 1.8 in
PSU dimensions: 250 x 150 x 70 mm, 9.8 x 5.9 x 2.8 in
Microphone net weight: 662 g, 23.3 oz
PSU net weight: 1930 g, 68.1 oz