LEWITT W9 is a replacement microphone capsule built around a 1" true condenser element, designed as a direct-fit upgrade for industry-standard wireless handheld transmitters. It works without an adapter on Shure (except BLX and GLX-D series), Lectrosonics, Sony, Audio-Technica 3000/5000 series, Line6 XD-V55/XD-V75, and Mipro ACT systems, and is Sennheiser-compatible via the Ambient HHA adapter. It also serves as the detachable capsule for the wired LEWITT MTP W950 handheld.
Rear Rejection That Actually Changes Your Mix
The W9 delivers 90% rear rejection in practice – stage monitors, drum kit bleed, and crowd noise are attenuated to a degree that makes compression and dynamic processing viable without fighting constant background signal. Polar pattern is switchable between cardioid for standard vocal duties and supercardioid for tighter isolation in close-miked situations or noisier stages. All three switches – pattern, 12 dB PAD, and 120 Hz low-cut – are positioned under the grille, not on the body, eliminating any risk of accidental activation mid-performance. The cupping-safe design maintains consistent tonal response regardless of hand position, which matters when working with vocalists who grip the capsule unconventionally.
Condenser on Stage – Practical Implications
Dynamic stage mics sacrifice transient detail and typically require heavier EQ curves to sit in a live mix. The W9's 1" true condenser element hands the engineer a full-bandwidth signal with natural transient behavior, which speeds up the mix process and makes the vocal easier to shape with compression. The dual-layer windscreen addresses the main vulnerability of condenser capsules in live environments – moisture and plosives – without adding significant coloration. Maximum SPL reaches 140 dBSPL at 0.5% THD; engaging the 12 dB PAD raises the ceiling to 152 dBSPL, covering loud vocalists and close-miked applications without clipping at the transmitter input.
KEY FEATURES
- 1" true condenser capsule – studio-grade transient response on stage
- Switchable polar pattern: cardioid / supercardioid
- 90% rear rejection – significantly reduced bleed from stage sources
- Cupping-safe design – stable polar pattern regardless of grip position
- Dual-layer protection against wind, moisture, and plosives
- Switchable 12 dB PAD – maximum SPL up to 152 dBSPL
- Switchable 120 Hz low-cut filter
- All switches under the grille – no accidental mid-performance activation
- Direct compatibility: Shure, Lectrosonics, Sony, Line6, Mipro ACT
- Sennheiser compatibility via Ambient HHA adapter
- Gold-plated 3-pin XLR connector, capsule thread 1¼-28UN-2A
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
- Transducer type: 1" true condenser
- Polar patterns: cardioid / supercardioid (switchable)
- Frequency range: 20 Hz – 20,000 Hz
- Sensitivity: 8.1 mV/Pa (–41.8 dBV/Pa)
- Self-noise: 21 dB (A)
- Max SPL (0.5% THD): 140 dBSPL | with PAD: 152 dBSPL
- Dynamic range: 119 dB (A)
- Low-cut filter: 120 Hz (switchable)
- Attenuation pad: 12 dB (switchable)
- Minimum supply voltage (wireless capsule): 5 V
- Connector: gold-plated 3-pin XLR
- Capsule thread: 1¼-28UN-2A
- Dimensions: 51 mm (diameter)
