Lewitt LCT 040 MP
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What you need to know
What you need to know
- Factory-matched pair for a stable and perfectly balanced stereo image.
- Small diaphragm capsule with a clear and natural sound, ideal for capturing transients.
- Cardioid polar pattern to limit bleed and precisely focus on the source.
- Max SPL of 135 dB and ultra-compact format for tight placements on drums and guitar.
Manufacturer Information
Lewitt
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A Pair Designed for Natural and Immersive Stereo
Designed to simplify stereo recording, the LCT 040 MATCH delivers a sound that is immediately "mix-ready." By pairing two cardioid microphones, you achieve tonal and phase coherence that enhances depth, localization, and realism in your XY, AB, or ORTF recordings.
Who Is It For and What Are Its Uses?
This pair is aimed at home studios, creators, sound engineers, and musicians who want precise drum overheads, a crisp hi-hat, or detailed acoustic guitar. Phantom power +48 V is all that's needed to operate them easily, whether in the studio, rehearsal, or live recording.
Key Features for Clear Recordings
Exemplary Transient Response
Transients define the attack and energy of your instruments. The LCT 040 MATCH reproduces these micro-variations quickly, preserving the texture of the hi-hat, the impact of the snare drum, and the articulation of acoustic strings without harshness.
Controlled Cardioid Polar Pattern
The cardioid curve helps isolate the main source and reduce ambient bleed, making placement in a mix easier and minimizing the need for heavy corrective processing.
Compact Format, Precise Positioning
Thanks to its discreet chassis, you can place the microphones where they sound best, even above a busy drum kit or near the soundhole of a guitar, while benefiting from a high maximum SPL to handle peaks.
Technical specifications
| Frequency response - start | 20 Hz | Directivity | cardioid |
| Frequency response - end | 20 kHz | Connection | XLR |
| Category | studio microphone | Color | Black |
| Type | small diaphragm condenser microphone | Dynamic range | 115 dB(A) |
| Polar pattern | cardioid | Requires phantom power | +48 V |
| Max SPL | 135 dB | Dimensions | 24 x 83 mm |
| Sensitivity | 18.8 mV/Pa | Weight | 44.6 g |
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Customer reviews
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Great mics for this budget!
The Lewitt LCT 040s that I was able to test are more flattering and offer ventilation than these Rode M5s do not have. Too bad I didn't keep the LCT 040s did one of the two suffer from a big Buzz that strangely wasn't detected by the after-sales service? According to them, it came from my installation that I had of course taken care to check beforehand (cables, preamp).
I was not lucky this time.
These are great microphones for acoustic guitar miking.Automatically translated
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Great microphones for this budget!
The Lewitt LCT 040s that I was able to test are more flattering and offer ventilation that these Rode M5s do not have. Too bad I didn't keep the LCT 040s: did one of the two suffer from a big Buzz that strangely wasn't detected by the after-sales service? According to them, it came from my installation, which I had of course taken care to check beforehand (cables, preamp).
I was unlucky this time.
These are great microphones for acoustic guitar miking.Automatically translated
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I have little perspective both for the use of these microphones and for comparing with others.
They satisfy me with their low noise level and the quality of sound recording.Automatically translated
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Questions frequently asked
Is the Lewitt LCT 040 MP suitable for drum overheads?
The pair of cardioid microphones is designed for precise overheads and hi-hat pickup. Its maximum SPL of 135 dB allows handling high peaks.
What power supply is required for these microphones?
A +48 V phantom power supply is required for the operation of each microphone.
Can stereo XY, AB, or ORTF recordings be made?
The pairing of the two microphones is intended for stereo techniques XY, AB, and ORTF. The tonal and phase coherence of the capsules contributes to source localization. The cardioid directivity helps reduce ambient bleed.
What type of connectors are used?
Each microphone has an XLR output. The specified sensitivity is 18.8 mV/Pa.
Are these microphones suitable for acoustic guitar?
The small-diaphragm format accurately captures the transients of acoustic strings. With dimensions of 24 x 83 mm and 44.6 g per microphone, positioning near the soundhole remains discreet.
