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Lewitt LCT 1040 Large-Diaphragm Tube/FET Condenser Microphone System

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Lewitt LCT 1040 Large-Diaphragm Tube/FET Condenser Microphone System
Key Features
  • General Studio Use, Vocals, Instruments
  • 2 Independent Tube and FET Circuits
  • 1" Gold-Sputtered True Condenser Capsule
  • Continuously Variable Polar Pattern
With the Lewitt LCT 1040 Microphone System, your days of having to change the mic during a session to get the exact sound you have in mind are over. This professional mic houses both a tube circuit with four all-analog selectable tube characteristics and a crystal-clear FET circuit, which can be blended at any ratio or recorded separately, making it easy to quickly find the "right" sound when capturing vocals, speech, acoustic/electric instruments, and room ambience in your recording studio.
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Lewitt LCT-1040 Overview

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With the Lewitt LCT 1040 Microphone System, your days of having to change the mic during a session to get the exact sound you have in mind are over. This professional mic houses both a tube circuit with four all-analog selectable tube characteristics and a crystal-clear FET circuit, which can be blended at any ratio or recorded separately, making it easy to quickly find the "right" sound when capturing vocals, speech, acoustic/electric instruments, and room ambience in your recording studio.

The stylish LCT 1040 features a sturdy zinc die-cast body with a glowing vacuum tube at its center, sure to visually highlight and enhance your recording experience. In addition to the mic, the complete LCT 1040 System includes an LCT 1040 PSU power supply, an LCT 1040 Remote Control that detaches from the PSU, a dual-layer magnetic pop screen, shockmount, microphone mount, 10-pin XLR cable, and a mil-spec transport case.

True-Condenser Large Capsule for Professional-Quality Sound
The LCT 1040 utilizes high-end components and a 1" gold-sputtered, true-condenser capsule to deliver a clear and accurate sound for any musical sound source.
A Wide Range of Tube Tones
The tube circuit features a high-fidelity E88CC / 6DJ8 tube from JJ Electronics. Four all-analog tube characteristics were developed in close cooperation with world-renowned engineers and producers to give you a wide range of outstanding tube tones that cover all applications and styles of music recorded in the studio—from the finest violin to roaring rock voices.

  • Clear—Tube works at technical optimum
  • Warm—Smooth and pleasant high-end
  • Dark—Tamed highs for bright sources
  • Saturated—Rich harmonics and subtle compression
Extra Punch and Precision with Blendable FET Circuit
Whenever you look for extra punch or precision for your voice or instrument, tweak your sound to perfection by blending in the FET circuit via the Circuit control. The independent FET circuit has its own dedicated XLR output should you want to record it separately from the tube circuit.
Seamless Polar Pattern Control
Set the mic's directivity with the seamless polar-pattern control: Omnidirectional, wide cardioid, cardioid, supercardioid, and figure-8.

Using the Default/Reverse flip switch, you can also freely define the front of the mic depending on your recording scenario.

Remote Control for Tweaking Your Sound from Your Sweet Spot
Set up the LCT 1040 mic in the recording room where the artist performs. Detach the remote control unit from the PSU and keep them connected at a distance via a standard 3-pin XLR cable (available separately). Now you can use the remote control to fine-tune your sound from your sweet spot, for a smoother and more creative workflow.
Two XLR Outputs for Full Flexibility During the Mix
To give you the flexibility to fine-tune your microphone sound at any point in the recording process, the LCT 1040 features two XLR outputs with Neutrik connectors.

  • The Mix output delivers the ratio set with the Circuit control, a combination of the tube and FET circuit blended together.
  • The FET output delivers 100% pure FET independent from the Circuit control.
Shockmount with Carbon-Fiber Elements and Quick-Release Mechanism
  • Quick-release mechanisms for both the microphone and the adjustment of the angle.
  • Carbon-fiber elements support efficient decoupling of the microphone.
  • The microphone can be rotated by 360° when inside the shockmount.
High-Performance Magnetic Pop Filter
The high-performance magnetic pop filter protects your capsule from unwanted plosives and moisture. Its double-layer design perfectly integrates with the shockmount, ensuring clean recording regardless of the vocalist or genre.
UPC: 847986002136

Lewitt LCT-1040 Specs

Key Specs
Microphone Type
Large Diaphragm / Tube
Polar Pattern
Cardioid / Figure-8 / Omnidirectional / Open Cardioid / Supercardioid
Element Type
Condenser
Controls
Low Cut/HPF, Pad, Presence Boost
Frequency Response
20 Hz to 20 kHz
Maximum SPL
137 dB
Analog Output
1x XLR 11-Pin Male (on Mic)
2x XLR 3-Pin Male (on Power Supply)
Power Sources
External PSU
Microphone
Microphone Type
Large Diaphragm / Tube
Polar Pattern
Cardioid / Figure-8 / Omnidirectional / Open Cardioid / Supercardioid
Element Type
Condenser
Sound Field
Mono
Diaphragm
1" / 25.4 mm
Orientation
Side Address
Controls
Low Cut/HPF, Pad, Presence Boost
Pad
-6 dB
-12 dB
-24 dB
Filter & EQ
Low-Cut Filter: 40 Hz, 12 dB/Octave / 80 Hz, 12 dB/Octave / 120 Hz, 6 dB/Octave
Circuitry
Tube/Solid-State Hybrid (FET)
Performance
Frequency Response
20 Hz to 20 kHz
Maximum SPL
137 dB
Dynamic Range
126.7 dB (A-Weighted)
Equivalent Noise Level
10 dB (A-Weighted)
Connectivity
Analog Output Connector
1x XLR 11-Pin Male (on Mic)
2x XLR 3-Pin Male (on Power Supply)
Power
Power Sources
External PSU
Operating Voltage
Not Specified by Manufacturer
Physical
Color
Gray
Dimensions
H: 7.7 x W: 2.6 x L: 1.8" / H: 19.6 x W: 6.6 x L: 4.6 cm (Microphone)
H: 9.4 x W: 6.7 x L: 1.9" / H: 23.9 x W: 17 x L: 4.8 cm (Power Supply)
Weight
23 oz / 0.7 kg (Microphone)
68 oz / 1.9 kg (Power Supply)
Packaging Info
Package Weight
34.51 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
19.7 x 17.4 x 9.5"

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