LEWITT LCT 040 MATCH — a small-diaphragm condenser instrument microphone with an even transient response, available as a single unit.
Aimed at engineers who need one affordable, instrument-grade microphone for miking individual drum elements, acoustic guitar, or other sources that don't call for a stereo pair. The proven cardioid capsule delivers a predictable, well-balanced tone that doesn't need aggressive EQ correction in the mix to sound clear and articulate up top.
Accurate Attack Without Getting Lost in a Dense Mix
When recording individual drum elements or strings, a common problem is a microphone that smears transients, leaving the snare or guitar sounding dull and losing definition against other tracks. The LCT 040 MATCH's small-diaphragm capsule responds quickly to sudden level changes, so stick attack on a snare or a plucked acoustic string stays precise and articulate even once layered with other mics. A balanced top end adds natural presence without pushing sibilance or the harshness typical of cheaper capsules.
Lightweight Build for Tight Positioning
Miking toms, hi-hat, or an angled acoustic guitar often means fitting the microphone into a tight space on a boom or clip, where the mic's weight affects how stable that position stays. The CNC-milled aluminum housing of the LCT 040 MATCH weighs under 45 grams, allowing free positioning even on loose or improvised mounts without the microphone slowly drifting out of its set angle.
KEY FEATURES
- Single small-diaphragm condenser microphone
- Cardioid polar pattern
- Fast transient response, well suited to drums and acoustic instruments
- Lightweight CNC-milled aluminum housing
- Gold-plated XLR connector, requires 48V phantom power
- Includes: mic clip, foam windscreen
- 3-year manufacturer warranty
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
- Type: condenser, permanently polarized
- Operating principle: pressure gradient transducer
- Transducer: 17mm
- Diaphragm: gold-sputtered Mylar, 3-micron thickness
- Polar pattern: cardioid
- Frequency range: 20 - 20,000 Hz
- Sensitivity: 18.8 mV/Pa (-34.5 dBV/Pa)
- Self-noise: 20 dB(A)
- Max. SPL at 0.5% THD: 135 dB SPL
- Dynamic range: 115 dB(A)
- Internal impedance: 203 Ω
- Power: 48V ± 4V (phantom), 7.2 mA current draw
- Connector: gold-plated 3-pin XLR
- Dimensions: 24mm (dia.) x 83mm
- Weight: 44.6g
