Detail 01
Cardioid polar pattern
Uses a cardioid pickup pattern.
Product detailSKU #1435592267146
LEWITTLCT 140 Air Small-Diaphragm Condenser Microphone
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
LEWITT's LCT 140 Air is a small-diaphragm cardioid condenser for acoustic guitar and drums. Two selectable sound characteristics let you choose between its available voicings, while the low-cut filter and -12 dB pad give you practical control at the microphone. It covers 20 Hz–20 kHz, handles up to 135 dB SPL at 0.5% THD, and connects through a gold-plated 3-pin XLR.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Recording acoustic guitar or drums with a cardioid small-diaphragm condenser microphone.
- Choosing between two sound characteristics during live or studio microphone setup.
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
Linear or 80 Hz low-cut filter at 12 dB/octave
Lets you select a linear response or the listed 80 Hz filter.
Detail 03
0 dB or -12 dB pad
Provides two pre-attenuation settings.
Detail 04
48 V ±4 V supply voltage
Requires the listed 48 V power supply.
Detail 05
135 dB SPL maximum at 0.5% THD
Specifies its maximum sound-pressure level under the stated distortion measurement.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Provide 48 V ±4 V power.
- 02Use a 3-pin XLR connection.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What instruments is the LCT 140 Air intended for?
It is described as suitable for acoustic guitar and drums.
02Does it offer a low-cut option?
Yes. It has linear and 80 Hz, 12 dB-per-octave low-cut settings.
03What polar pattern does it use?
It uses a cardioid polar pattern.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
4 detailsSound
- Polar Pattern
- Cardioid
- Frequency Range
- 20Hz–20kHz
- Internal Impedance
- 173 ohm
- Sensitivity
- 14.6 mV/Pa, -36.7 dBV/Pa
2 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
- Type
- Condenser, permanently polarized
2 detailsConnections & power
- Supply Voltage
- 48V ±4V
- Connector
- Gold plated 3-pin XLR
3 detailsSize & weight
- Weight
- 66
- Microphone Net Weight
- 66 g, 2.3 oz.
- Microphone Dimensions
- 24 inch dia. x 140 mm, 0.9 inch dia. x 5.5 in
9 detailsOther
- Low Cut Filter
- Linear, 80Hz (12dB/oct)
- Transducer
- 17 mm, .67 inch
- Max SPL For 0 5 Thd
- 135 dBSPL
- Diaphragm
- 3 micron gold-sputtered Mylar
- Dynamic Range
- 115dB (A)
- Acoustical Operating Principle
- Pressure-gradient transducer
- Current Consumption
- 7.2 mA
- Self Noise
- 20dB (A)
- Pre Attenuation Pad
- 0dB, -12dB
