Lewitt LCT 040 Condenser Microphone

Product details

Trust your ears
Listen to the sound sample.

This acoustic guitar was recorded in stereo with two LCT 040 MATCH.Interface/Preamp: Metric Halo ULN-8
Guitar: Martin D18 "Authentic 1939" This is an unprocessed audio recording. No EQ or compression added. 

Your mic for easy instrument recordings.

You want professional sound right from the moment you hit “record”? With the LCT 040 MATCH recording instruments is as easy as it gets. Its tried and tested small diaphragm condenser capsule provides well-balanced sound with a pleasant high-end. The excellent transient response retains the natural musicality of your acoustic instruments - quick results with zero hassle. The LCT 040 MATCH is a great tool to get recording work done in no time. You still have to perform well, though.

Well-balanced sound with pleasant high-end
With this sound, you'll hit record right away.

The LCT 040 MATCH provides professionally refined sound, right from the moment you hit the "record" button. After thorough testing and adapting, we tailored the small diaphragm condenser capsule to give you a well-balanced sound with pleasant high-end. You'll achieve professional results easily.

Made for acoustic guitar recordings
Record the feel of your favorite chord.

With its fast transient response, the LCT 040 MATCH makes your acoustic guitar sound crisp and defined. What you get is a mic for guitar recordings with fast attack and a sound that cuts through the mix.

Made for drum recordings
Capture the feel of your favorite groove.

Transients are the DNA of your instrument's sound. To retain the natural musicality of your instruments, the LCT 040 MATCH delivers an excellent transient response. The natural characteristics of hi-hat and snare are captured accurately. You get a punchy and precise reproduction of your drum kit’s unique sound.

Durable and light aluminum housing
Light as a feather it outlives endless tours.

The LCT 040 MATCH is built to last yet it is lightweight thanks to its CNC'ed aluminum housing, weighing only 44 g or 1.6 oz. Together with its space-saving form factor positioning and setup become easy tasks.

Features

• Small diaphragm condenser microphone
• Well-balanced sound with pleasant high-end
• Made for acoustic guitar and drum recordings
• Durable and light aluminum housing
• Cardioid polar pattern

Specifications

• Type
  Condenser, permanently polarized
• Acoustical operating principle
  Pressure gradient transducer
• Transducer Ø
  17 mm, 0.67 in
• Diaphragm
  3 micron gold sputtered Mylar
• Polar pattern
  Cardioid
• Frequency range
  20 ... 20,000 Hz
• Sensitivity
  18.8 mV/Pa, -34.5 dBV/Pa
• Self-noise
  20 dB (A)
• Max. SPL for 0.5 % THD
  135 dBSPL
• Dynamic range
  115 dB (A)
• Internal impedance
  203 Ω
• Supply voltage
  48 V ± 4 V
• Current consumption
  7.2 mA 
• Connector
  Gold plated 3-pin XLR
• Microphone dimensions
  24 dia. x 83 mm, 0.9 dia. x 3.3 in
• Microphone net weight
  44.6 g, 1.6 o