Lewitt Audio RAY
auto-focus condenser (streaming/podcast mic)
Microphone$349Manufacturer list price
Specifications
- Type
- Microphone
- Description
- auto-focus condenser (streaming/podcast mic)
- Topology
- condenser
- Signal path
- Analog
- Channels
- 1
- Channel format
- mono
- Form factor
- large-diaphragm side-address studio mic
- Connection
- XLR
- Drivers
- 1-inch (25.4mm) true condenser capsule, 3-micron gold-sputtered Mylar diaphragm
- Frequency response
- 20-20,000 Hz
- Max SPL
- 131 dB SPL
- Sensitivity
- 22.6 mV/Pa (-32.9 dBV/Pa)
- Polar pattern
- cardioid
- Impedance (Ω)
- 120
- Country of manufacture
- Austria
- Phantom power
- 48V
Details
Controls: MUTE by Distance (5 selectable activation distances: 15/30/45/60/80cm, -70dB attenuation)
I/O: XLR output
Notable use: Podcasting, content creation, livestreaming, music production
Notes: FLAG: RAY's signature feature is proprietary AURA auto-focus technology - a distance sensor that continuously measures the speaker's distance and automatically adapts gain/tone within a 5-100cm range, plus 'MUTE by Distance' auto-mute when stepping away. Signal path is stated as 100% analog despite the sensing electronics. Self-noise 8 dB(A). Price is Sweetwater street price (also seen at $449 on Walmart); no manufacturer USD MSRP published.