Tube // FET and everything in between The LCT 940 unifies the specific characteristics of a premium large-diaphragm FET condenser microphone and a top-notch tube microphone. "Tube" delivers warmth and musical harmonics, while "FET" stands for the clear and nuanced sound for which LEWITT condenser microphones are renowned for. Use the Tube // FET blend control - find your ideal mix. The LCT 940 features a total of nine different polar patterns – five "standard" polar patterns omnidirectional, cardioid, figure-8, wide- and supercardioid and four additional intermediate patterns. The illuminated display of the remote control unit guarantees easy handling in dark environments. Automatic Attenuation, Clipping History, four pre-attenuation and low-cut filter settings round off the feature list of this outstanding microphone. The LCT 940 opens up a new dimension of sound reproduction and its unrivaled set of qualities makes this microphone a must-have for recording professionals who strive for nothing less than perfection.
Lewitt LCT 940 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:
Type: Condenser, externally polarized Acoustical operating principle: Pressure gradient transducer Transducer Ø: 25.4 mm, 1 in Polar pattern: Omni, wide cardioid, cardioid, supercardioid, figure-8, four intermediate patterns Frequency range: 20 ... 20,000 Hz Sensitivity: 23 mV/Pa, -33 dBV/Pa (cardioid), 20 mV/Pa, -34 dBV/Pa (omni), 23 mV/Pa, -33 dBV/Pa (figure-8) Equivalent noise level (FET): 8 dB (A), cardioid, 9 dB (A), omni, 8 dB (A), figure-8 Equivalent noise level (Tube): 12 dB (A), cardioid, 13 dB (A), omni, 12 dB (A), figure-8 Max. SPL for 0.5 % THD (FET): 143 dBSPL, 0 dB pre-attenuation Max. SPL for 0.5% THD (Tube): 140 dBSPL, 0 dB pre-attenuation Signal / noise ratio (FET): 86 dB (A) Signal / noise ratio (Tube): 82 dB (A) Dynamic range of FET mic. Amp: 135 dB (A) Dynamic range of Tube mic. Amp: 128 dB (A) Pre-attenuation pad: 0 dB / -6 dB / -12 dB / -18 dB Low-cut filter: linear 40 Hz (12 dB/oct), 150 Hz (6 dB/oct), 300 Hz (6 dB/oct) Internal impedance: 200 Ω Rated load impedance: 1,000 Ω PSU - supply voltage: 230 V, 50 Hz / 110 V, 60 Hz Current consumption: 170 mA Connector: Gold plated 11-pin XLR Microphone dimensions: 192 x 60 x 46 mm, 7.5 x 2.4 x 1.8 in PSU dimensions: 250 x 150 x 70 mm, 9.8 x 5.9 x 2.8 in Microphone net weight: 662 g, 23.3 oz PSU net weight: 1930 g, 68.1 oz
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