Lewitt MTP 440 DM

A Microphone Designed for Stage Constraints, Also Useful in the Studio

The LEWITT MTP 440 fits the concept of a dynamic microphone built to withstand intensive use: close proximity to powerful sources, high volumes on stage, close stage monitors, and the need to remain clear in a dense mix. Its cardioid directionality helps you prioritize what you want to capture (the targeted instrument) and better manage what should stay in the background (bleed and ambient noise). The result: a "field" microphone that remains relevant in the studio when you seek controlled capture, easy placement, and a sound that holds well in a mix.

For Whom and For What Uses? An Ally for Instrumental Recordings

The MTP 440 is particularly recommended for musicians, sound engineers, home-studiers, and backliners who need a reliable microphone for instruments and percussion. On a snare drum, it targets a precise attack and good presence without being overwhelmed by the rest of the kit. On a hi-hat or percussion, it allows you to focus on a specific area (rim, skin, impact zone) while limiting bleed. In front of a guitar amp, it helps isolate the speaker cabinet and maintain a usable sound even at high volume. On brass instruments, it provides a robust and direct capture, useful live where stability and control are paramount.

Another major advantage in stage contexts is the high gain before feedback. When monitors get loud, a musician moves, or the stage is small, this extra margin often makes the difference between a comfortable capture and a "on the edge" sound reinforcement.

Cardioid Directionality and Stability: Capture the Essential, Limit the Rest

Cardioid Directionality to Better Frame the Source

With its cardioid pattern, the MTP 440 is designed to "frame" the sound source and reduce off-axis sound capture. This is an immediate advantage whenever multiple instruments share the same stage or room. In practice, you gain clarity, require less aggressive equalization, and work faster: the microphone provides a cleaner foundation right from the recording.

A Capsule Designed to Remain Usable at High Volume

The heart of the MTP 440 is its high-performance capsule, advertised as very resistant to feedback. This design aims to maintain stable capture as overall volume increases, especially with close monitors or a resonant stage. For snare, percussion, or amp recordings, this is a decisive quality: you can seek impact and presence without triggering feedback too early.

A Response Suited to Percussive and Amplified Instruments

With a frequency response of 60 Hz to 16,000 Hz, this microphone focuses on a useful range for a wide variety of instruments. This matches typical uses of an instrument dynamic microphone: definition in the attack, usable midrange to "cut through" the mix, and a capture that avoids extremes often more sensitive to unwanted noise in live settings. In the studio, this approach leaves room to shape the sound during processing while starting from a coherent signal.

Technical specifications

Frequency response	60 Hz - 16 kHz	Capsule	dynamic
Category	instrument microphone	Color	Black
Directivity	cardioid

Type	dynamic microphone	Impedance	less than 500 Ohms
Directionality	cardioid	Dimensions	39 x 159 mm (diameter x length)
Sensitivity	2.5 mV / Pa (+52 dBv)	Weight	280 g