Detail 01
Polar patterns
The control blends seamlessly through omni, wide cardioid, cardioid, supercardioid, and figure-8 options.
Product detailSKU #1500000369066
LEWITTLCT 1040 Tube/FET Condenser Microphone System
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
LEWITT’s LCT 1040 is a tube/FET condenser microphone system built around adjustable signal-shaping and session control. Choose among four all-analog tube characteristics, then bring in the FET circuit through the Circuit control when added punch or precision is wanted for voice or instruments. Its polar-pattern control moves seamlessly across multiple directivity options, while the Default/Reverse switch lets you define the microphone’s front. A detachable remote can be placed at the listening position for adjustments during a recording session.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Recording vocals or instruments while selecting tube character and FET-circuit contribution from the control system.
- Sessions where the microphone stays with the performer while settings are adjusted from the listening position.
- Vocal recording that benefits from capsule protection against plosives and moisture.
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Pre-attenuation
Select 0, -6, -12, or -24 dB attenuation.
Detail 03
Low-cut filter
Provides linear operation plus 40 Hz, 80 Hz, and 120 Hz filter settings.
Detail 04
Outputs
Two XLR outputs use Neutrik connectors.
Detail 05
Maximum SPL at 0.5% THD
Rated at 137 dB SPL in FET mode with 0 dB attenuation.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Using the detached remote requires a standard 3-pin XLR cable between it and the PSU.
- 02The PSU supply specifications list 230 V/50 Hz and 110 V/60 Hz.
- 03The microphone connects using a 10-pin audio cable by Hirose Electric.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can the microphone’s front be changed for different recording positions?
Yes. The Default/Reverse flip switch lets you define the front of the microphone for the recording scenario.
02How are settings adjusted away from the microphone?
Detach the remote from the PSU, connect it with a standard 3-pin XLR cable, and adjust from the listening position.
03What does the pop filter do?
Its dual-layer magnetic design protects the capsule from plosives and moisture and integrates with the shockmount.
04What are the microphone dimensions?
The microphone measures 7.7 × 2.6 × 1.8 inches.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsSound
- Internal impedance
- 83.8 ohms
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
1 detailsConnections & power
- PSU supply voltage
- 230V, 50Hz; 110V, 60Hz
6 detailsSize & weight
- Remote weight
- 69 oz.
- Microphone dimensions
- 7.7" x 2.6" x 1.8"
- Remote dimensions
- 9.4" x 6.4" x 2"
- PSU weight
- 68 oz.
- Microphone net weight
- 23 oz.
- PSU dimensions
- 9.4" x 6.7" x 1.9"
20 detailsOther
- Connector
- 10-pin audio cable by Hirose Electric
- Dynamic range
- 127dB(A) FET
- Acoustical operating principle
- Pressure-gradient transducer
- Pre-attenuation
- 0dB, –6dB, –12dB, –24dB
- Max SPL at 0.5% THD
- 137dBSPL (FET), 0dB attenuation
- Current consumption
- 230V, 170mA, 110V–240mA
- Tier
- new
- Polar patterns
- Seamless blend, Omni, wide cardioid, cardioid, supercardioid, figure-8
- Category Source
- detail
- Frequency range
- 20–20,000Hz
- Signal/noise ratio
- 84dB(A) FET, 81dB(A) tube
- Connector PSU and remote
- Gold-plated 3-pin XLR by Neutrik
- Korena Special
- false
- Self-noise
- 10dB (A) FET, 13dB(A) tube (cardioid)
- Type
- Condenser, externally polarized
- Transducer Ø
- 1"
- Sensitivity
- 17.2mV/Pa, –35.3dBV/Pa (cardioid)
- Microphone enclosure
- Zinc die-cast
- Low-cut filter
- lin 40Hz (12dB/oct), 80Hz (12dB/oct), 120Hz (6dB/oct)
- Source Id
- site51500000369066
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