Lewitt LCT 940 Tube Condenser Microphone

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Lewitt's LCT 940 will change the way you think about capturing sound. Every pro engineer has a personal shortlist of "first-call" microphones for a given recording scenario. But what if one mic could "do it all"? Imagine getting the huge, warm sound of a classic tube condenser and the stunning detail of a cutting-edge FET design, all from the same mic. With separate tube and FET circuits that you can deploy individually or mix at will, nine polar patterns, three levels of attenuation, three switchable highpass filters, and more, the Lewitt LCT 940 belongs in your mic locker.

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Electronic Musician Magazine had this to say: "The LCT 940 isn't only about features; its own flavor of detailed and articulate character makes it well-suited to a wide variety of miking applications.."

• It's both tube and FET
• This mic's ready for any session
• A great-sounding, amazingly versatile workhorse mic
• Stage or studio, there's a Lewitt mic that's perfect for the job

If you record professionally, you probably have a shortlist of go-to tube and FET mics. Unless you place both on a source (costly and time-consuming), you have to decide on a capture strategy beforehand. With the Lewitt LCT 940, those days are over. The '940 sports both tube and FET signal paths. You can choose between them or use the rotary potentiometer to mix them in continuously variable fashion. You can see how the hybrid aspect of the LCT 940 opens up massive sonic possibilities for your recordings.

The Lewitt LCT 940 is loaded. With no fewer than nine polar patterns (omni, broad cardioid, cardioid, supercardioid, figure-8, plus four intermediate patterns), you can control the directivity of the mic's pickup with precision from a dial located on the remote power supply. The supply also gives you control over three pre-attenuation levels and three low-cut settings. The LCT 940 is ready for any session!

Lewitt's LCT 940 sounds great on just about any source: lead and background vocals, drum overheads, woodwinds, brass, piano, acoustic guitar. You name it. And thanks to its 6, 12, and 18dB pads, it's also perfect for capturing raging guitar cabs and kick drums. The '940's nine polar patterns even let you "focus" the mic on the source to reduce unwanted ambient sound. The Lewitt LCT 940 is so versatile, you're definitely going to want one (or two) of them in your mic locker.

Since the fall of 2009, Lewitt microphones have made their way onto some of the biggest stages across Europe and America. Combining exceptional clarity and forward-thinking technical innovation at a remarkably accessible price point, these wonderful mics more than rival long-standing industry standards. What's more, the selection runs the gamut from robust dynamic handheld models to top-notch studio condensers. Whether you're looking for something for your next gig or your next recording session, a Lewitt microphone from Sweetwater is an excellent choice.

• It's a tube mic. It's a FET mic. It's both!
• A revolutionary design that challenges the large-diaphragm mic status quo
• Features separate tube and FET circuits that you can use individually or mix at will
• Continuously variable switching and merging of tube and FET sound via rotary potentiometer
• Omni, broad cardioid, cardioid, supercardioid, figure-8, plus four intermediate patterns
• 3 levels of attenuation; 3 switchable highpass filters
• Illuminated user interface and jog dials for easy handling even in dark environments
• Noiseless pushbuttons for quick and easy attenuation and HPF selection
• Clipping history and automatic attenuation for error-free studio recording and unparalleled ease of use
• Solid die-cast metal body with stylish, oversized tube-inspection window
• Extra-large hexagonal ruthenium-galvanized steel mesh grille provides an open acoustic environment
• Corrosion-resistant gold-plated 3-pin XLR output connector
• Storage case, shockmount, and windscreen included
• Includes PSU 940 power supply unit and LCT 40 Tr cable with gold-plated 11-pin XLR connectors