How would this mic sound for voice-over work. I never tested a pencil miv for VO, but heard good things. How would you compare this to a Sennheiser 416 shotgun ?
SDCs can sometimes work really well on voice. Especially the LCT 140 AIR since it has a brighter and darker sound mode. They are known for picking up high end detail and for good transient response so that can translate to very accurate, natural sounding voice recordings as well.
I bought the 140 Air for acoustic guitar recording, but I have been pleasantly surprised at how well it works on vocals. It's bright but shockingly free of sibilance. It's not my first choice for vocals, but far better than I would have expected!
Lewitt makes such cool mics, I'm going to study music technology at university and I'm hoping I can get some nice mics of my own from lewitt some day :)
Check out our video for the LCT 140 AIR stereo pair. We have sound samples on drums with AIR mode and FLAT mode. LCT 040 MATCH is basically the same sound as AIR mode on the LCT 140s, so you can get a good comparison of the sounds possible. ruclips.net/video/tPVzjVHKEgA/видео.htmlsi=sogk3qdGZ1y4CxvJ
I thought of the 040s for toms, because of the size of the mics and the affordability, but... maybe they're too bright and pick up lot of my cymbals ??? they sound super powerful to me, just listening through my PC's speakers.
Haven't heard them on toms, but in general condensers on toms can sound awesome! You just have to play around with placement to avoid too much cymbal bleed. You also need a preamp with a 20dB pad.
I would say large diaphragm mics would be a more common choice, but these would definitely work as well. SDCs are just known for their transient clarity and high end detail and usually room mics are less transient and more midrange focused.
Either would work well. The main benefits of SDCs are transient response and a neutral frequency response with detailed high end and controlled low end--those benefits don't apply as much to wind instruments, so it's really just a taste thing at that point.
These would definitely work well for a very neutral, transparent sound. But if you want a more stylized sound with robust low end and softer highs, I'd reach for LCT 440 PURE, LCT 540 S or even a tube mic like LCT 840.
If you want to go with a condenser, I think either would do the job well but the SDC will provide more high end detail and a fast transient response, so that might be your best bet!
I have the 040 match pair....i can't believe they sound as good as they do. I have some nice microphones and some tube mics...i really can't find anything i don't like about these...lol I
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What's your favorite microphone for instrument recording?
How would this mic sound for voice-over work. I never tested a pencil miv for VO, but heard good things. How would you compare this to a Sennheiser 416 shotgun ?
SDCs can sometimes work really well on voice. Especially the LCT 140 AIR since it has a brighter and darker sound mode. They are known for picking up high end detail and for good transient response so that can translate to very accurate, natural sounding voice recordings as well.
I bought the 140 Air for acoustic guitar recording, but I have been pleasantly surprised at how well it works on vocals. It's bright but shockingly free of sibilance. It's not my first choice for vocals, but far better than I would have expected!
Somehow, I like the AIR Model, just closing eyes and listen to its sound. Good Job!! Love to have both pairs for production.
It's great to have the option! But it always sounds great on acoustic guitar
I have a pair of the 040 match. They sound great on whatever I've used them on.
Such a great little mic set! Glad your enjoying them
Lewitt makes such cool mics, I'm going to study music technology at university and I'm hoping I can get some nice mics of my own from lewitt some day :)
Thanks for the kind words!
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Namaste lewitt team you can give me lewitt 440 pure mic for review
LCT 140 AIR is the ultimate acoustic guitar mic!
A really great choice for acoustic, with a lot of flexibility! 😀
I agree it sounds good. It might actually sound just as good as mics costing 10 times the price especially with EQ and a good mic preamp
I like the LTC 140 AIR's as well. Because they don't require much eqing.
140 Air is lovely on woodwinds
I bet! I've had great results on Sax as well
That last guitar part sounded like a Chris Brain song
Thanks for the comparison video. Is there a similar video that compares the two different pairs of mics as drum overheads?
Check out our video for the LCT 140 AIR stereo pair. We have sound samples on drums with AIR mode and FLAT mode. LCT 040 MATCH is basically the same sound as AIR mode on the LCT 140s, so you can get a good comparison of the sounds possible. ruclips.net/video/tPVzjVHKEgA/видео.htmlsi=sogk3qdGZ1y4CxvJ
Wow didn’t know that
I thought of the 040s for toms, because of the size of the mics and the affordability, but... maybe they're too bright and pick up lot of my cymbals ??? they sound super powerful to me, just listening through my PC's speakers.
Haven't heard them on toms, but in general condensers on toms can sound awesome! You just have to play around with placement to avoid too much cymbal bleed. You also need a preamp with a 20dB pad.
Would these work well as a room mic for electric guitar to supplement a close mic or would a larger diaphragm make more sense?
I would say large diaphragm mics would be a more common choice, but these would definitely work as well. SDCs are just known for their transient clarity and high end detail and usually room mics are less transient and more midrange focused.
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Try putting a small diaphragm condenser aimed very close to a wall. As close as possible. Works really well.
I currently only have one 140 air,Can I buy another one to make a stereo?
Definitely! They won't be a perfectly matched pair, but in a lot of stereo recording applications that isn't an issue
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No problem!
Will the 040 be a good choir mic?
Absolutely! The LCT 040 MATCH single or stereo pair would be an amazing option for capturing a choir
For wind instruments, I typically use the 440 Pure, would there be any reason to use pencil mics?
Either would work well. The main benefits of SDCs are transient response and a neutral frequency response with detailed high end and controlled low end--those benefits don't apply as much to wind instruments, so it's really just a taste thing at that point.
Which is the best lewitt mic for recording an acoustic guitar ? 👏
Answered your question on the other comment thread!
Are those good mics to record a cello, or do I need a different model?
These would definitely work well for a very neutral, transparent sound. But if you want a more stylized sound with robust low end and softer highs, I'd reach for LCT 440 PURE, LCT 540 S or even a tube mic like LCT 840.
What of your microphones for studio recording, treated room, for African percussion, specifically the djembe and dunun drums ?
MTP 440 DM is a great dynamic mic for things like djembe and other types of hand drums. DTP 340 TT is also a great option.
If you want to go with a condenser, I think either would do the job well but the SDC will provide more high end detail and a fast transient response, so that might be your best bet!
Are 140 air good mics to record piano?
Absolutely. A favorite for upright piano for me
I have the 040 match pair....i can't believe they sound as good as they do. I have some nice microphones and some tube mics...i really can't find anything i don't like about these...lol
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That's great to hear! Glad they are working out well for you 😁
What is a good mic for recording an orchestra that wont break the bank ? Which stereo pair ?
LCT 140 AIR stereo pair would be a great option!