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The LEWITT logo indicates the front of the microphone . The front should always
face the sound source you are planning to record .
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Connect the LCT 240 PRO via standard 3-pin XLR cable to your recording
device or preamp . Make sure it is capable of providing 48V phantom power (P48) .
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Mute your microphone channel before you turn the phantom power on - it
produces a switch-on sound .
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Finding the right gain setting - Set the input gain on your recording interface
according to the sound source you want to record . Just play or sing the loudest
part of the track you are about to record and find 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 .
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Before you start
Before you can start recording, you should check if you have all the necessary
equipment . A microphone alone is not able to complete this task - not even ours .
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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.
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Make sure that your audio interface has an XLR-input channel that can supply
48V phantom power .
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You also need a 3-pin XLR cable and a sturdy microphone stand .
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There are several software solutions (DAW = Digital Audio Workstation) available
that serve as your digital studio . Their functionality ranges from basic recording
functions to studio professionality .
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Setting up your LCT 240 PRO
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The LCT 240 PRO comes with a mic mount . Attach the mount to a stable and
sturdy microphone stand . Put the LCT 240 PRO into the mount and secure it by
fastening the screw by turning it clockwise . Make sure the LEWITT logo faces
your sound source .
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If you are planning to record vocals or spoken word, make sure to use a pop
filter. A pop filter prevents plosive sounds that are overloading the signal. Plosive
sounds are occurring when pronouncing aspirated plosives, which are sounds that
are accompanied by a strong burst of breath, e .g . P(opping) in spoken language .
