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Safety guidelines

Lewitt GmbH shall not be liable for consequences of an inappropriate use 
of the product not complying with the technical allowance in the user manual 
such as handling errors, mechanical spoiling, false voltage and using other 
than the recommended correspondence devices . Any liability of Lewitt GmbH 
for any damages including indirect, consequential, special, incidental and 
punitive damages based on the user’s non-compliance with the user manual 
or unreasonable utilization of the product is hereby excluded as to the extent 
permitted by law . This limitation of liability for damages is not applicable for the 
liability under European product liability codes or for users in a state or country 
where such damages cannot be limited .

Please note: 
  

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 The capsule is a sensitive, high precision component . Make sure you do not 

drop it from high heights and avoid strong mechanical stress and force .

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 To make sure that the microphone’s high sensitivity and sound reproduction 

quality is sustained, avoid exposing it to moisture, dust or extreme temperatures .

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 Do not apply extensive force when disconnecting a cable, always pull on the 

connector and not on the cable itself .

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 Microphones which are not in use should not remain on the stand gathering 

dust or be unnecessarily exposed to humidity . Store it in a dry and safe space .

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 Do not attempt to modify or fix the microphone as it would void your product 

warranty .

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 The casing of the microphone can be cleaned easily using a wet cloth, never 

use alcohol or another solvent for cleaning .

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Keep this product out of the reach of children .

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Please also refer to the owner’s manual of the component to be connected  

to the microphone .

Summary of Contents for LCT 240 PRO

Page 1: ...1 ON THE NEXT LEVEL PLAY THE GAME PROFESSIONAL CONDENSER STUDIO MICROPHONE LCT 240 PRO USER MANUAL ...

Page 2: ... 3 Polar patterns 4 4 4 Important specs of a condenser microphone 5 5 Before you start 6 6 Setting up your LCT 240 PRO 6 7 Recording tips 7 8 Applications 8 8 1 Vocals 8 8 2 Guitar amps 8 8 3 Acoustic guitar 8 8 4 Drums 9 8 5 Stage use 9 9 Tech graph 10 10 Specs 11 Index 11 Accessories 11 12 Troubleshooting 12 13 Safety guidelines 13 14 Regulatory information 14 15 Warranty 14 ...

Page 3: ...ly transmitted to following equipment The condenser microphone has to be supplied with external power to generate polarization voltage for the capsule and to power the internal electronics This external power source is commonly known as Phantom Power Microphones with permanently polarized condenser capsules still need phantom power to make the internal electronics work 1 Introduction Thank you for...

Page 4: ...d All condenser microphones require an external power source called Phantom Power to generate polarization voltage for the capsule and to power the circuitry Without phantom power a condenser microphone will not work Phantom power is a DC voltage that can be supplied by an audio interface mixing console pre amplifier or a designated phantom power supply unit Phantom power needs to be switched on u...

Page 5: ...ant specs of a condenser microphone Sensitivity LCT 240 PRO Sensitivity 16 7 mV Pa 35 5 dBV Pa You can often read that a condenser microphone has a high sensitivity What does that mean in practical terms In short it means that a more sensitive microphone is hotter i e it requires less gain amplification to achieve a certain output level You can specify a microphone s sensitivity in two ways in mV ...

Page 6: ...not even ours Nowadays the easiest and most uncomplicated way is to buy a microphone and an audio interface that you can connect to your computer This setup is the most cost efficient recording solution Make sure that your audio interface has an XLR input channel that can supply 48V phantom power You also need a 3 pin XLR cable and a sturdy microphone stand Thereareseveralsoftwaresolutions DAW Dig...

Page 7: ...r your beam of light illuminates will be in the focus of your recording Room sound Try different rooms if you have the possibility every location sounds different A living room with shelves couches and carpet will sound balanced quite dry and will be suitable for most situations A bathroom will sound more lively due to its reflective tiles For some scenarios it can be an interesting place to recor...

Page 8: ... away from the instrument pointing towards the area where the neck and body meet If you are using two microphones point one towards the 12th fret the other one points towards the soundhole 8 Applications A condenser microphone is a classic go to microphone for studio work as it can capture every subtle nuance of the sound source therefore delivering natural and detailed sound 8 1 Vocals Use the wi...

Page 9: ...o vary the distance but be aware the further away the more bleed you get from other parts of the drum kit 2 Adding a snare mic Try to position the snare mic in a way that it does not pick up too much sound coming from the hi hat Use the rear rejection of the cardioid pattern to achieve a clean snare recording Start by positioning the mic above the rim pointing to the center of the snare drum Try v...

Page 10: ...ncy 125 Hz 250 Hz 500 Hz 1 000 Hz 2 000 Hz 4 000 Hz 8 000 Hz 16 000 Hz 0 180 0 10 30 330 150 210 20 Hz 20 dB 10 dB 0 dB 10 dB 20 dB 50 100 200 500 1 000 2k 5k 10k 20k 60 120 300 240 90 270 Figure 9 1 Frequency response of the LCT 240 PRO Figure 9 2 Polar graph of the LCT 240 PRO ...

Page 11: ...ith 3 8 and 5 8 threads LCT 40 Wx windscreen This one is especially useful when using the microphone outdoors to shield the capsule from wind Can also be used for vocal recordings to protect the capsule from moisture DTP 40 Lb transport bag Microphones which are not in use should not remain on the stand gathering dust or be unnecessarily exposed to humidity Unmount it and put it into the supplied ...

Page 12: ...l Check if all cables are well connected and functional My signal sounds distorted what can I do Check and adjust input gain on your audio interface mic preamp or other subsequent equipment always make sure you leave sufficient headroom Plosives sounds during vocal recordings can overload the capsule use a pop filter and or keep a greater distance between source and microphone Structure borne nois...

Page 13: ...annot be limited Please note The capsule is a sensitive high precision component Make sure you do not drop it from high heights and avoid strong mechanical stress and force To make sure that the microphone s high sensitivity and sound reproduction quality is sustained avoid exposing it to moisture dust or extreme temperatures Do not apply extensive force when disconnecting a cable always pull on t...

Page 14: ...to the date of purchase as shown on your purchase receipt LEWITT GmbH shall satisfythe warranty obligations by remedying any material or manufacturing faults free of charge at LEWITT s discretion either by repair or by exchanging individual parts or the entire appliance Any defective parts removed from a product during the course of a warranty claim shall become the property of LEWITT GmbH While u...

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