Lewitt Authentica LCT 940

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Lewitt Authentica LCT 940

Lewitt

Authentica LCT 940

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Product Info

Article Number: 326788
Brand: Lewitt
Model: Authentica LCT 940
Price: $1,567.50

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The Lewitt Authentica LCT 940 is a seriously versatile mic, blending the warmth of tube circuitry with the clarity of FET technology. It’s a fantastic choice for vocalists and instrumentalists seeking a premium, adaptable microphone for tracking everything from acoustic guitars to powerful lead vocals—especially appealing for those who like to experiment with mic placement and polar patterns.

Product Description

  • Lewitt Authentica LCT 940
  • Tube and Large Diaphragm FET Condenser Microphone
  • Continuously adjustable polar pattern: Omnidirectional
  • broad cardioid
  • cardioid
  • supercardioid
  • figure-8 and four intermediate patterns
  • Gold-coated capsule
  • Classic warm sound
  • 4 Low-cut and pre-attenuation settings
  • Illuminated buttons
  • Robust metal construction
  • External control unit with control elements
  • Frequency range: 20 - 20000 Hz
  • Dynamic range FET (FET): 135 dB-A
  • Dynamic range (tube): 128 dB-A
  • Max SPL for 0.5% THD (FET): 143 dB
  • 149 dB with 6 dB pad
  • 155 dB with 12 dB pad
  • 161 dB with 18 dB pad
  • Low cut filter: 12 dB / octave at 40 Hz
  • 6 dB / octave at 300 Hz
  • 6 dB / octave at 150 Hz
  • Capsule size: 25.4 mm
  • Impedance: <200 Ohm
  • Dimensions of microphone: 192 x 60 x 46 mm
  • Weight microphone: 662 g
  • Dimensions of the food: 250 x 150 x 70 mm
  • Weight of food: 1894 g
  • Includes case
  • PSU 940 power supply
  • LCT 40 SH shockmount
  • LCT 40 Tr cable 11-pin XLR
  • LCT 40 W pop protection
PROS
  • • Gold-coated capsule delivers a surprisingly natural, warm tone.
  • • External control unit provides exceptional pattern flexibility and attenuation.
  • • Robust metal construction inspires confidence and minimizes resonance.
  • • FET/Tube hybrid design offers both clean detail and pleasing harmonic richness.
CONS
  • • Significant weight (662g) can be fatiguing during long tracking sessions.
  • • Premium-priced, making it a substantial investment for home studios.
  • • Complex controls might present a steeper learning curve for beginners.

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Key Features

Mic Type Tube and Large Diaphragm FET Condenser
Polar Pattern Omnidirectional, broad cardioid, cardioid, supercardioid, figure-8, four intermediate patterns
Frequency Range 20 - 20000 Hz
Max SPL 161 dB with 18 dB pad
Sensitivity Approximately -38 dBV/Pa (estimated, not explicitly stated in description)
Connector XLR
Weight 662 g

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Frequently Asked Questions

The tube adds subtle harmonic richness and a pleasing 'bloom' to the sound, softening harsh transients and creating a more vintage-inspired character, while the FET maintains a wide dynamic range.
It's primarily designed for studio use; the external unit's complexity isn't ideal for quick adjustments on stage, but it offers unparalleled control in a controlled recording environment.
The FET mode boasts a wider dynamic range (135 dB-A), while the tube mode offers a slightly narrower range (128 dB-A), but compensates with a richer tonal character.

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