Lewitt LCT 540 S
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Lewitt
LCT 540 S
Product Info
Article Number:
453914
Brand:
Lewitt
Model:
LCT 540 S
Category:
Large Diaphragm Microphones
Price:
$691.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Lewitt LCT 540 S is a seriously impressive mic for the money. It delivers a clean, detailed sound with excellent clarity, making it a great choice for singer-songwriters, voiceover artists, and podcasters needing a reliable workhorse. It's a significant step up from budget options without being premium-priced.
Product Description
- Lewitt LCT 540 S
- Large Diaphragm Condenser Microphone
- Polar pattern: Cardioid
- Signal-to-noise ratio: 90 dB (A)
- Max. sound pressure level: 136 dBSPL
- 0 dB pre-attenuation
- Sensitivity: 41 mV / Pa
- -28 dBV / Pa
- Pad switchable in three steps: 0 dB
- -6 dB and -12 dB
- Low cut switchable in three steps: linear
- 80 Hz (6 dB / octave) and 160 Hz (6 dB / octave)
- Dimensions: 158 x 52 x 36 mm
- Weight: 371 g
PROS
- • Excellent transient response captures fast, detailed performances
- • Robust internal capsule offers consistently low self-noise
- • Versatile pad and low-cut options handle various vocal styles
- • Solid build quality with a reassuringly substantial feel
CONS
- • Cardioid-only pattern limits recording flexibility in complex spaces
- • Might lack the 'magic' of truly premium, high-end mics
- • Slightly heavier than some competitors, could be fatiguing on a boom
Product Video
Key Features
Mic Type
Large Diaphragm Condenser
Polar Pattern
Cardioid
Frequency Range
20 Hz - 20 kHz
Max SPL
136 dBSPL
Sensitivity
41 mV / Pa
Connector
XLR
Weight
371 g
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Lewitt offers a slightly more detailed and less colored sound than the NT1-A, while the Rode is often perceived as warmer. Both are excellent, but the Lewitt leans towards neutrality.
Yes, the 80 Hz and 160 Hz low-cut filters are quite useful for taming proximity effect and muddiness in bass-heavy vocals, offering a noticeable improvement.
Absolutely; it’s a condenser microphone and needs 48V phantom power to operate. Make sure your interface or preamp provides it.
