LEWITT LCT 441 FLEX is a large-diaphragm FET studio condenser microphone with a 1" true condenser capsule and eight polar patterns – including three reversed variants. Compact zinc die-cast housing, no physical PAD (144 dBSPL without attenuation), no onboard low-cut filter – all pattern control via two front-panel buttons. A genuine studio all-rounder: vocals, acoustic instruments, guitar cabinets, drum overheads.
Eight Patterns – Including Three Reversed
Standard multi-pattern condensers offer three to five polar patterns. The LCT 441 FLEX extends the conventional set (omni, wide cardioid, cardioid, supercardioid, figure-8) with three reversed configurations: reverse cardioid, reverse wide cardioid, and reverse supercardioid. The reversed patterns have a direct practical application – when close-miking a guitar cabinet, the microphone can face the engineer with the LEDs and buttons visible while the active reversed pattern points toward the speaker, with no need to physically reposition the microphone or the stand. The same logic applies in confined spaces during multi-microphone setups. Each polar pattern also subtly shifts the frequency response and proximity effect behaviour, adding an additional tonal shaping dimension. Switching cycles through all eight patterns via two buttons; key lock activates with a two-second hold. The logo LED indicates normal operation, clipping, and lock status.
No PAD – a Deliberate Design Choice
The LCT 441 FLEX operates without an attenuation pad because the maximum SPL reaches 144 dBSPL at 0.5% THD – a figure that makes a pad redundant in virtually all studio applications. The absence of an onboard low-cut filter means low-frequency management happens at the interface or console stage. Self-noise of 7 dB(A) combined with a 137 dB(A) dynamic range provides solid headroom in both directions. The zinc die-cast housing keeps weight at 325 g with compact dimensions close to the LCT 440 PURE, making it easy to position in tight spaces. The set includes a shockmount, magnetic pop filter, foam windscreen, and a transport bag.
KEY FEATURES
- 8 polar patterns: omni / wide cardioid / cardioid / supercardioid / figure-8 / reverse cardioid / reverse wide cardioid / reverse supercardioid
- 3 reversed patterns – change directionality without repositioning the microphone
- Self-noise: 7 dB(A) (cardioid)
- Maximum SPL: 144 dBSPL (0.5% THD) – no PAD required
- Dynamic range: 137 dB(A)
- 1" true condenser capsule, 3 µm gold-sputtered Mylar diaphragm, 25.4 mm
- No onboard low-cut filter – frequency management at the interface or console
- Logo LED: status indicator for normal operation, clipping, and key lock
- Key lock (two-second button hold)
- Compact zinc die-cast housing – easy placement in confined spaces
- Includes: shockmount, magnetic pop filter, windscreen, transport bag
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
- Transducer type: FET condenser, externally polarized
- Operating principle: pressure gradient transducer
- Diaphragm: 3 µm gold-sputtered Mylar, 25.4 mm (1")
- Polar patterns: omni / wide cardioid / cardioid / supercardioid / figure-8 / reverse cardioid / reverse wide cardioid / reverse supercardioid
- Frequency range: 20 Hz – 20,000 Hz
- Sensitivity: 17.2 mV/Pa (–35.3 dBV/Pa)
- Self-noise: 7 dB(A) (cardioid)
- Maximum SPL (0.5% THD): 144 dBSPL
- Signal-to-noise ratio: 87 dB(A)
- Dynamic range: 137 dB(A)
- Attenuation pad: none
- Low-cut filter: none on body
- Internal impedance: 54 Ω
- Rated load impedance: 1,000 Ω
- Power supply: 48V phantom ±4V, 4 mA current draw
- Connector: gold-plated 3-pin XLR
- Enclosure: zinc die cast
- Dimensions: 138 × 52 × 36 mm (5.43" × 2.04" × 1.42")
- Weight: 325 g (11.5 oz)
