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Lewitt Audio LCT 940

tube/FET hybrid multi-pattern condenser

Microphone

$2,199Manufacturer list price

Specifications

Type
Microphone
Description
tube/FET hybrid multi-pattern condenser
Topology
tube/FET hybrid condenser
Signal path
Analog
Channels
1
Channel format
mono
Form factor
large-diaphragm tube studio mic with external PSU/remote
Connection
11-pin XLR
Drivers
1-inch (25.4mm) capsule with 12AX7 tube + FET blendable circuits
Frequency response
20-20,000 Hz
Max SPL
143 dB SPL (0.5% THD, 0dB pad)
Sensitivity
23 mV/Pa (-33 dBV/Pa)
Polar pattern
9 patterns: omni, wide cardioid, cardioid, supercardioid, figure-8, plus 4 intermediate patterns
Impedance (Ω)
200
Country of manufacture
Austria

Details

Controls: blendable tube/FET amplification knob; 9-pattern selector; switchable attenuation (0/-6/-12/-18dB); low-cut filter options; illuminated remote control unit

I/O: 11-pin XLR mic-to-PSU cable; XLR output from PSU

Notable use: Flagship blendable tube/FET studio condenser

Notes: FLAG: PSU-powered, not phantom powered, despite being a condenser (deviates from default guidance). Self-noise 8 dB(A) FET / 12 dB(A) tube. Requires external PSU (230V/50Hz or 110V/60Hz). Price is Sweetwater list price; no manufacturer USD MSRP published.

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