LCT540 Large-Diaphragm Studio Condenser Microphone

Phenomenal microphone for voice, or pretty much anything else! I'm a voice actor and have tried several of the "go-to" voice over mics from the top brands (Neumann, Shure, Akg, and a couple others) and though most were very good, many were quite similar in sound to each other and didn't stand out as "The One" for my particular voice. I was always curious about Lewitt as they seem to be doing great things by making high quality, innovative mics that won't break the bank. So I went on a limb and bought the 540s and, to be honest, I wasn't a big fan at first. Compared to other mics I've tried, this mic (and I believe Lewitts in general) had its own sound that was such a clear, larger than life, almost HD quality sound that was TOO real for me at the time and I just wasn't accustomed to it. So guess what...I returned it! But after going back to some of the other mics I had been using, they sounded kinda lifeless to me and I actually started to miss that Lewitt sound! So I bought it again and never looked back. Since then I've booked plenty of jobs with it and have gotten a lot of compliments from clients as to the clarity of my sound. I gotta give props to Lewitt for being innovative pioneers in an otherwise redundant market of high quality microphones. I'm definitely a fan.

Ships as it is showed. If you are working on a small studio with little treatment you will love this mic, because 1. Sounds mix ready. 2. Little proximity effect, not generating problemating frequencies on the low mids and lows. 3. The 160 low pass filter can help you with the proximity effect so you get cleaner vocals with less room leakage. 4. The back and sides of the mic rejects AT LOT of external sounds, yeah, im not exagerating. Even with this level of input sensitivity. Top quality. I still use an extra pop filter (the manufacturer recommends that on their YT channel) The difference between this and my Audio Technica AT4040 is like day and night.

I absolutely LOVE the quality of my voice on the Lewitt microphone. It, supposedly, has the lowest internal noise of almost any microphone (even lower than my $1000 Sennheiser MKH416) but the microphone is SO sensitive that it will pick up almost any noise being generated for miles around! It's great in a super quiet, controlled environment (Whisper Room, etc) but if you have noises from adjacent houses,, apartments, etc be aware that you need to soundproof your recording area before using the mike! What I DO like, also, is the switchable rolloff filter and pad which helps eliminate some of the surrounding noises (especially low frequency noises). It's definitely a QUALITY microphone but just be warned that it is SUPER sensitive!

Why did you pick this product vs others?: Too crispy on the top end for me.

Best mic I ever owned. Vocals sit in the mix nicely and captures acoustic guitar excellent. Used to have to process heavy or use effects because of cheaper mics that supposedly record accurately. This mic does record accurately and even does amazing in GarageBand and best in Cubase! So good I’m thinking of getting a second one or Lewitt’s Tube mic.

This has a great tone. I use it to record voice over work. It is a great condenser microphone. Great midrange tones. It does pick up sibilance. It is so sensitive that you will need sound dampening in your environment to use this microphone to it's full capability.

I returned the Lct 440 for this gem for recording vocals. I felt it was a significant upgrade as it sounded fuller and less tinny.

not my favorite mic. stick to the shure sm7b. you cant go wrong with it.

I don't really know about mics, but I can say that this microphone is really really good! The sound quality is good for recordings, calls, vocals and amp recording. It comes with a big case so the mic won't be damaged (or you can transport it in the future), it has two types of anti-pop (metal shield and foam) and it has a little carrying case. Recommended!

Over the last year I've tried several different low to mid-range microphones. From a Rode NT 1, to a Shure sm7b, to an AT4040. They all have their plus points, but none sounded so crisp as the LCT 540s. This is the perfect mic for my voice type, and the complete lack of self noise is so refreshing after the AT4040. This may just be my forever microphone!

I got it for my home studio and i have so much bass in my voice, but with that mic my voice sound clear, brighter. I did record some rap verses and the sound is way better that my cheaper mic.