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Lewitt LCT 550 large-diaphragm condenser microphone

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Lewitt LCT 550 large-diaphragm condenser microphone
Product no: 9000-0020-2645 Bax Music Warranty: This product comes with a 3-year warranty.

General

The Austrian-made LCT 550 doesn't only set a new standard in self-noise levels. When we look at its dynamic range, for example, it adds up to 140 dB (A), delivering the best possible performance, even under the most challenging circumstances. During manufacturing, tolerance levels are kept to a minimum thanks to meticulously calibrated capsules and electronics, which means that every two mics from the same series automatically form a matched pair.

LCT 550 large-diaphragm tube condenser microphone

The three pre-attenuation levels (0 dB, -6 dB and -12 dB) make it possible for the LCT 550 to reach an SPL of 155 dB (A). Furthermore, the microphone offers a so-called 'clipping history' as well as an automatic attenuation mode that switches to a different attenuation level if the signal is too strong. Two high-pass filters of 12 dB/octave at 80 Hz, and 6 dB/octave at 160 Hz are responsible for eliminating structural noise. The electronic circuitry in Lewitt's LCT 550 has a self-noise level of 3dB-A, making it the only mic on the market today that is capable of such an impressive feat.

The brand Lewitt

The Vienna-based microphone company Lewitt stands for high-quality mics, designed to reproduce an authentic, pure sound and memorable recordings. Their microphones comply with the highest standards of audio professionals who expect unsurpassed audio performance in both live and studio applications.

Specifications

Product features

Tube microphone no
Microphone sensitivity (dBV/PA) -29
Microphone impedance 100-149 ohms
Low-cut filter yes
Maximum SPL 140 dB - 149 dB
Maximum frequency 20 - 20.9 kHz
Microphone accessories shock mount
Minimum frequency 20 - 21 Hz
Pad switch yes
Polar pattern cardioid
Stereo no

Weight and dimensions including packaging

Weight (incl. packaging) 425 gr
Dimensions (incl. packaging) 158,0 x 5,2 x 3,6 cm

Product specifications

  • acoustic operating principle: pressure gradient transducer, externally polarised
  • diaphragm: 3-micron gold-sputtered Mylar
  • transducer: 25.4 mm / 1 inch
  • pickup pattern: cardioid
  • frequency range: 20 Hz - 20 kHz
  • sensitivity: 36 mV / Pa (-29 dBV), +/- 0 dB at 1 kHz
  • signal/noise ratio: 91 dB (A)
  • equivalent noise level: 0 dB (A) self-noise from electronics and circuitry
  • dynamic range of FET mic amp.: 140 dB (A)
  • max. SPL at 0.5 % THD: 143 dB, 0 dB pre-attenuation
  • pre-attenuation pad: 6 dB, 12 dB, switchable
  • low-cut: 12 dB/octave at 80 Hz
  • nominal impedance: < 150 ohms
  • nominal impedance: > 1,000 ohms
  • power supply: 48 V +/- 4 V
  • current consumption: 5.5 mA
  • housing: zinc, die-cast
  • plug: gold-plated 3-pin XLR
  • dimensions: 158 x 52 x 36 mm
  • nett weight: 425 g
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microphone sensitivity (dBV/PA) -34
microphone impedance 150-199 ohms
low-cut filter yes
maximum SPL 150 dB - 159 dB
maximum frequency 20 - 20.9 kHz
Minimum frequency 20 - 21 Hz
pad switch yes
polar pattern cardioid, super cardioid, figure-8 / bi-directional, multi pattern
Multi-pattern yes
tube microphone yes
stereo no
microphone accessories shock mount, windshield, cable, case, power
Vintage microphone family not applicable
Microphone sound saturated/coloured

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