{"product_id":"lewitt-lct-940-reference-class-tube-fet-microphone","title":"Lewitt LCT 940 Reference Class Tube-FET Microphone","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold; font-size: x-small; font-family: verdana, geneva;\"\u003eEM Editors' Choice Award Winner!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: x-small; font-family: verdana, geneva;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: x-small; font-family: verdana, geneva;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eLewitt's LCT 940\u003c\/span\u003e will change the way you think about capturing sound. Every pro engineer has a personal shortlist of \"first-call\" \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.gearclubdirect.com\/microphones-and-accessories\/\"\u003emicrophone\u003c\/a\u003es 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: x-small; font-family: verdana, geneva;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline; font-size: x-small; font-family: verdana, geneva;\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: x-small; font-family: verdana, geneva;\"\u003eIt's a tube mic. It's a FET \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.gearclubdirect.com\/microphones-and-accessories\/\"\u003emic\u003c\/a\u003e. It's both!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: x-small; font-family: verdana, geneva;\"\u003eA revolutionary design that challenges the large-diaphragm mic status quo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: x-small; font-family: verdana, geneva;\"\u003eFeatures separate tube and FET circuits that you can use individually or mix at will\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: x-small; font-family: verdana, geneva;\"\u003eContinuously variable switching and merging of tube and FET sound via rotary potentiometer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: x-small; font-family: verdana, geneva;\"\u003eOmni, broad cardioid, cardioid, supercardioid, figure-8, plus four intermediate patterns\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: x-small; font-family: verdana, geneva;\"\u003e3 levels of attenuation; 3 switchable highpass filters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: x-small; font-family: verdana, geneva;\"\u003eIlluminated user interface and jog dials for easy handling even in dark environments\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: x-small; font-family: verdana, geneva;\"\u003eNoiseless pushbuttons for quick and easy attenuation and HPF selection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: x-small; font-family: verdana, geneva;\"\u003eClipping history and automatic attenuation for error-free studio recording and unparalleled ease of use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: x-small; font-family: verdana, geneva;\"\u003eSolid die-cast metal body with stylish, oversized tube-inspection window\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: x-small; font-family: verdana, geneva;\"\u003eExtra-large hexagonal ruthenium-galvanized steel mesh grille provides an open acoustic environment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: x-small; font-family: verdana, geneva;\"\u003eCorrosion-resistant gold-plated 3-pin XLR output connector\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: x-small; font-family: verdana, geneva;\"\u003eStorage case, shockmount, and windscreen included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: x-small; font-family: verdana, geneva;\"\u003eIncludes PSU 940 power supply unit and LCT 40 Tr cable with gold-plated 11-pin XLR connectors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold; font-size: x-small; font-family: verdana, geneva;\"\u003eIt's both tube and FET\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: x-small; font-family: verdana, geneva;\"\u003eIf 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold; font-size: x-small; font-family: verdana, geneva;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold; font-size: x-small; font-family: verdana, geneva;\"\u003eThis mic's ready for any session\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: x-small; font-family: verdana, geneva;\"\u003eThe 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!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: x-small; font-family: verdana, geneva;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold; font-size: x-small; font-family: verdana, geneva;\"\u003eA great-sounding, amazingly versatile workhorse mic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: x-small; font-family: verdana, geneva;\"\u003eLewitt'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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: x-small; font-family: verdana, geneva;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold; font-size: x-small; font-family: verdana, geneva;\"\u003eStage or studio, there's a Lewitt mic that's perfect for the job\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: x-small; font-family: verdana, geneva;\"\u003eSince 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 is an excellent choice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: x-small; font-family: verdana, geneva;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline; font-size: x-small; font-family: verdana, geneva;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: x-small; font-family: verdana, geneva;\"\u003eMicrophone Type: Tube Condenser\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: x-small; font-family: verdana, geneva;\"\u003ePolar Pattern: Omni, broad-cardioid, cardioid, super-cardioid, figure-8, plus four intermediate patterns\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: x-small; font-family: verdana, geneva;\"\u003eDiaphragm Size: 1\" (25.4mm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: x-small; font-family: verdana, geneva;\"\u003eFrequency Response: 20Hz-20kHz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: x-small; font-family: verdana, geneva;\"\u003eMax SPL: FET: 161dB SPL (with 18dB SPL pad); Tube: 158dB SPL (with 18dB SPL pad)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: x-small; font-family: verdana, geneva;\"\u003eOutput Impedance: 200 ohms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: x-small; font-family: verdana, geneva;\"\u003eSignal to Noise Ratio: FET: 86dB-A; Tube: 82dB-A\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: x-small; font-family: verdana, geneva;\"\u003eSelf Noise: 8dB (A weighted)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: x-small; font-family: verdana, geneva;\"\u003eLow Cut Filter: 40Hz, -12dB\/octave; 150Hz and 300Hz, -6dB\/octave\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: x-small; font-family: verdana, geneva;\"\u003ePads: -6dB, -12dB, -18dB\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: x-small; font-family: verdana, geneva;\"\u003eColor: Black\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: x-small; font-family: verdana, geneva;\"\u003eConnector: XLR\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: x-small; font-family: verdana, geneva;\"\u003eWeight: 1.459 lbs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: x-small; font-family: verdana, geneva;\"\u003eIncluded Accessories: Power Supply, Shock mount, Windscreen, Case\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Lewitt","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32395702370439,"sku":"LCT-940","price":1499.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/3687\/2583\/products\/img_proxy_1d5ba4c8-a3a4-4d2d-a60a-0bc27623dddd.jpg?v=1582270653","url":"https:\/\/www.balkanimal.com\/products\/lewitt-lct-940-reference-class-tube-fet-microphone","provider":"Audiofeen","version":"1.0","type":"link"}