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Troubleshooting

I cannot hear anything! 
 

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 Check if phantom power (P48) is switched on . A condenser microphone always 

needs to be supplied with 48V phantom power to work .

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 Check your whole signal chain one by one and check if all connected equipment 

is supplied with sufficient electrical power.

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Check if your audio interface, mic-preamp, or other subsequent equipment 

receives an input signal .

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 Check if all cables are well connected and functional .

My signal sounds distorted, what can I do? 
 

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Check and adjust input gain on your audio interface, mic-preamp, or other 

subsequent equipment – always make sure you leave sufficient headroom.

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 Plosives sounds during vocal recordings can overload the capsule – use the 

supplied pop filter and/or keep a greater distance between source and microphone.

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Structure-borne  noise  –  use  a  fitting  shock  mount  (preferably  the  supplied 

accessory) .
 

My recording sounds muffled! 
 

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Make sure the Lewitt logo is facing the sound source during recording .

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To record with full sensitivity do not cover any part of the wire mesh .

Summary of Contents for LCT 440 PURE

Page 1: ...1 1 TRUE CONDENSER MICROPHONE FOR ALL APPLICATIONS LCT 440 PURE USER MANUAL THE ESSENCE OF A TRUE CONDENSER MICROPHONE...

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 440 PURE 6 7 Recording tips 7 8 Applications 8 8 1 Vocals 8 8 2 Guitar amps 8 8 3 Acoustic...

Page 3: ...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 w...

Page 4: ...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 microphon...

Page 5: ...the source material and the listener s perception Most manufacturers state the MAX SPL at 0 5 THD Total Harmonic Distortion measured at 1kHz 4 4 Important specs of a condenser microphone Sensitivity...

Page 6: ...nd the right gain setting With having your peaks around 12 dBFS you will be save in most cases and do not need to worry about ugly distortions but still have a good signal to noise ratio 5 Before you...

Page 7: ...the mic as a flashlight Whatever 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 livi...

Page 8: ...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 subtl...

Page 9: ...nt sound Also 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...

Page 10: ...120 300 240 90 270 Polar graph frequency 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 Hz 50 100 200 500 1 000 2k 5k 10k 20k 60 120 300 240 90 270 Polar...

Page 11: ...ing applications as it reduces unwanted structure borne noise The open front of the shock mount allows you to position the microphone as close as you like to the source LCT 50 PSx magnetic pop filter...

Page 12: ...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 suffi...

Page 13: ...nnot 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 microp...

Page 14: ...o 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 eithe...

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