Yeah Mike is right, we need the full un edited version of the review. All the tongue twisters, accidental plosives and pop filter drops while making the video lol.
i always listen to every comparison because your fast pace makes it easy to listen to, it is worth the ridiculous amount of time that i'm sure it takes to record and edit these videos
Ahhh. I've been anxiously awaiting this review. I've been salivating for a month over this mystery mic due to Lewitt's superior mind-marketing strategery of barely visible silhouettes. Now at long last... revealed. I'm mega-impressed with your extensive review, Bandrew -- and elated by the sinister darkness that emanates from the tube of glory. I share your love of darker mics and this one blew my mind -- especially on the warm and dark tube settings. Excellent job, Bandrew and Lewitt. Outstanding.
This is probably the coolest best sounding mic I've ever heard. I'll take this over an 87 anyday for the extra features. I'm thinking about selling my warm 87 ( hot roses ) and purchasing this one day. Just fantastic.
It appears to be a fully versatile microphone and a true competitor for the Neumann microphones. Saying that I've never been disappointed by a Lewitt branded mic. Expensive but perhaps a better buy than the Neumann with options and pricing. Be great to see a pair in a stereo configuration. Time to buy some more Lotto tickets ...
I know that this is a review for the LCT1040, but those Telefunkens are truly something! Also, this mic sounds like a beefier, darker version of my LCT440 (which is a great albeit bright mic btw).
Bar none, it's the smoothest pure mic sound I've heard in the last 25 years. What a fine piece of kit. If I want a neutral sound on a low budget I go Rode NT1. WITH a budget, this is the option that surpasses the U87 by a country mile for me. I get U87 recordings all the time (dialogue editor/re-recording mixer). I wish it was recorded with this thing. Well done Lewitt, and thank you for this detailed listen Bandrew.
@@coletterivers6897 I‘d certainly compare the two. The Lewitt mic is far more flexible as well, so I am inclined to pick that if I can achieve similar recordings with it.
@@JuanNungaray having used the 1040 for a couple of weeks now, I can say it's probably my favorite sounding mic I've ever used. Your comments are ignorant, because you're treating your personal preference (off of a heavily compressed RUclips video, nonetheless) as objective truth.
Man, I really struggle with Lewitt. Because on the one hand, they're amazingly designed, built solid, and are a crazy value for the sound quality. On the other, they never beat out the competition for me. Mojave microphones, for example, are in the same price range (except for the MA1000 and their new 37a Sony inspired mic) and have more character and life to them when shooting out recordings. Gefell is another great example. But, I still recommend Lewitt to people because their 140 pure is under $200 and sounds like an $800 microphone. I'm waiting for them to drop a model that really does it for me sonically. I'll buy it in a heartbeat!
Also the Soyuz 017 Tube is only $500 more. Not nearly as versatile as this, but man that tone is to die for. But yeah, I do like Lewitt a lot as a company and I think the 1040 deserves to becomes a staple in studios for that versatility and because it just sounds damn good imo.
@@ArtVandelay592 I totally hear you on that. I've found over the years I prefer to have a few microphones that blow me away at whatever it is they do, and then have a bunch of all-around mics that work in a lot of situations. This would definitely be that for me. But I don't think it would ever win on elements that are front and center in a production, like vocals, guitar, piano, etc. But maybe I'm wrong on that. It's just between this video and Warren Huart's really in-depth video from last week, nothing really sound inspiring. I know someone is rolling their eyes at me right now, but I swear, there are mics that just make your hair stand up on end on the right sources.
That really means a lot Peter. Thank you for those kind words. I'm really happy to know there's value in them and that you're enjoying. I hope you have a great day.
Im happy the mail worked out, that "somebody else" has written in your name, so that you got this mic from Lewitt. ;D But now in seriousness. As allways love for you and your content. Greetings from Germany.
This feels like buying a whole mic cabinet. And when you are working in a one person studio (like me) and you can realistically use a single mic over and over for various takes…. I think this is an amazing thing to put into the market.
Wow, I really dug the sound of that Manley, it felt so airy. It'd be awesome to see a full review of that someday too, I've not seen all that much else about it around but after hearing it here for the first time it really stood out to me. Awesome stuff, man!
Great review Bandrew, every new review gets complicated among many great sounding mics. I love the 1040, true flagship of a great brand like Lewitt. I also like the Lewitt 840, the Manley Reference and of course, the U67.
Great work, Bandrew. Shouldn't they have called this one the Chameleon? Almost impossible to do comparisons when with the right settings tweaks, it can sound like any one of a thousand different microphones. The FET ouput gives a built-in standard to compare the tweaked primary against. Owners of this mic will never be without options.
great work! I have seen a lot of reviews of this microphone, this was not just one of them - but the most useful. At the same time, I will never have the money to dedicate to this microphone so none of it matters!
Thanks for the test! I've not been particularly impressed by the sound of this mic from any clips I've heard so far. Hope to hear some examples from tracks with vocals recorded with this to hear it in these occasions aswell.
Thanks for your interest in the LCT 1040. You can check some sound samples in our rundown video here: ruclips.net/video/mxolMobgF8o/видео.html On the website (linked in the video description) there are also more sound samples. We're also working on dedicated sound sample videos that will be released soon.
Absolutely amazed by the versatility of this microphone. Lewitt always seems to choose such a cool feature set to add into their microphones. I was also slightly taken aback by you using the Universal Audio with the NEEWER NW700 lol. Very nice.
Excellent excellent review; so thorough and entertaining👍 I think this mic is absolutely incredible. It’s a piece of gear that I firmly believe will push the industry to innovate. Very exciting😊
The 940 sounds almost identical to the 1040. I highly suspect 840, 940, 1040 use the same capsule and just offer more options as you go up in price. Most of which will not be necessary for the home studio.
Would have loved to hear a comparison between this and the Austrian Audio OC818. or OC18 which recently kicked my Neumann U87 AI off its throne which I have used for quite some time before.
I think another pro to add for this mic is that the proximity effect sounded pretty incredible, so you could probably record a variety of music instruments with it and it'll sound just about like the listener is in the room with you. The Warm mode sounds great with basically every application. With the omnidirectional pattern and how great the proximity effect sounded, you could record multiple music instruments with it at the same time and I imagine it would perform really well handling the sounds. For voice acting I imagine it could be a great mic too for professionals or those aiming to go pro, to get this mic for home studio setups. Especially since it comes with most of the gear you'd need packaged right into buying the mic, and the gear that comes with the mic is definitely high quality stuff as demonstrated by the shock mount rejecting noise. So I feel like this mic would be a voice actor's dream if they prefer the package deal of the mic and gear with the 1040 compared to other mics which may not come packaged with as much equipment to aid your setup. The only major downside to this mic I can find is that due to how sensitive high quality mics like this are, using a computer or keyboard while recording is going to be picked up by the mic, so high quality mics like this that aren't dynamic mics are going to best be used for musicians and voice actors, and less so people recording for other purposes like let's plays, streaming, v-logs, podcasts, or some styles of reviews that might involve background noise being generated. It sounds incredible for spoken word with those applications, but it absolutely will pick up some noise in the room for those sorts of applications such as key presses and mouse clicks. So people will need to keep that in mind with those applications and avoid nagging background noise where possible. I do think the Neumann mics give the 1040 a run for its money, and I think that the Earthworks mics are going to be much better for RUclips and streaming type applications with their mics. So the price tag is only something that's going to be viable for people looking to go pro in their career with a home studio setup. The different recording modes though do allow you to use it with various applications, which does have value for professionals. The Neumann TLM 103 is probably still the best value for recording music and singing IMO and is pretty comparable to any more expensive mic, and is far more affordable at $1,100 so that would probably still be my main pick for musicians and voice actors as far as a pro quality mic that's versatile.
This is not a bad mic. It's good. Very good. But...the LCT840 sounded as good and maybe a bit better. The TLM103 was close. And there were other good sounding mics tested that didn't require as much capital or space.
best video about the mic on youtube. very helpful! thank you for all of the comparsions, i loved the vocals on the Tube Clear... now im fucked up because i dont want the 640 anymore, i want this 1040 because of that setting haha!
It's my favorite Lewitt as well because of the warm and dark settings, and then rolling in a bit of the fat circuit to get a bit of that detail is just FANTASTIC!
@@Podcastage It's fantastic. It's up there with my TLM-103 for my favorite mic. They're different, but both are excellent. The 540 basically has zero noise.
This is a fantastic mic for sure....the warm mode has a slight nasal sound to it however with your voice. Not saying it is bad, could be very usable in a lot of situations. Would like to hear this done with the mic set to clear mode on your voice, against the Manley and Neuman's...The Dark mode sounds awesome on the lead guitar tones as well as the saturation setting. You can hear the nasal tone on the AC guitar as well. Thanks for your content.
Great review! I love my LCT940, so versatile, not really sure if I need the LCT1040 but it does look very attractive. Saying that, I haven't disliked any of the microphones I own, just that certain mikes are better for certain genres or voices, I mean even the SM58 can sound better than the U87 in certain conditions and for certain genres. My 2 cents. 😘
That was a great review of an astounding mic! I have one question: do you know how the Tube/FET voicing of the 1040 compares to the 940? The 940 also offers the Tube/FET as a continuous range, does it approximate the sound of the 1040 at half the cost? Now it's time for a nap...cb
Loving this mic! Looks great, all the features remind me of like a hardware version of a slate mic in that you have multiple mics in one. Hardware being nicer than ITB for my preference.
As expected, a thorough and detailed review. Excellent job, Bandrew! Such a versatile microphone. Slightly disappointed that you didn’t do a comparison with the Blue Yeti.
I would've really liked to compary the U67 reissue to the different tube saturation modes on the LCT1040, and try to match it as close as possible, to see if it's doable! And to see if it could even be a viable alternative of some sort...
Hello Podcastage, Keep up the good job you're doing. I so much love your reviews and they have guide me in make decisions in my audio production. Pleas could you do a review/comparison of Takstar SM8B and Behringer C1? I want to get one of these but I'm confused on which one to buy. Thanks
I was gonna say, this is the first Lewitt that sounds pretty decent, and then you said $3,500, erm I think I'll stick with my goal of the Ethos as it sounds similar for less.
What was really inspiring throughout the extensive testing in studios around the world was that every singer and every instrument needs one particular setting - and then the performance is suddenly at 120%. That's the main use case of the LCT 1040. You can dial in the perfect sound for the source.
Surprised to see the Manley Reference Cardioid make an appearance, Bandrew! If I can recall, you'd had issues with your unit making noise quite a while back? Were you able to resolve the problem with the manufacturers? And any plans on doing a full review perchance? Lovely and insightful video as always! Thx for all u do :>
Yep. Amazing mic, on my wish list. I've watched several reviews, all lead me to the same conclusion. As a guitarist/vocalist, this mic would kill for me. I'd likely use the saturated with a little FET rolled in. The only comparison mic that has a character I might use is the U67 reissue, assuming $7G wasn't a factor (ha!). And I was surprised by the Neat King Bee V2. With the settings you had on the Lewitt, it was actually probably the closest match across the entire tonal range, just a bit less in the bass. The other Lewitts also came close in tone.
@@who_is_dis the U87 is a great sounding mic....I watched another demo of this mic and you can get pretty close to a U87 sound dialing in the FET with the right tube setting.... It's a really versatile mic.... The U87 is great but it only does one thing.... Even though it does it really well.
@@Podcastage dear friend, You are awesome with your revises. Keep it going!! I want a Lewitt 1040 so bad although PD: would be Nice if You Review an AT5040 or AT 5047. Thanks for answering me, crack.
Great review. Any thoughts on this compared with the Austrian Audio OC818? Or even the 840 and 940 compared to the OC818? I have a 440 Pure, and while I like the brightness at first, it gets a little tiring after a while, plus I find it way too sensitive. Cheers
I love mine but I also feel that my voice needs that top end and I have a Summit 2ba-221 preamp that lets me dial in as much tube as I want (which takes a little of that edge off I suppose).
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Too bad you didn't go very in-depth on this one. I think this review was too-short by half. ;-) Great review as always Bandrew!
LOL it was only a matter of time before both of you make great reviews
Yeah Mike is right, we need the full un edited version of the review. All the tongue twisters, accidental plosives and pop filter drops while making the video lol.
Ha!
He should be doing a vid and going to post on Podcastage 2 i believe? 😂
You're just saying that, because you put a hell of a lot into yours.
LOL
I loved your review.
Absolutely fantastic, thorough review Bandrew! You Rock!!
@@lisan_al-ghaib I love Bandrew! He Rocks!
Thanks so much Warren. That means a lot!
@@lisan_al-ghaib yes!! Maximum Rockage!
@@Podcastage thank you my friend for being so awesome!
do the Maono AU PM461 usb mic next please!
i always listen to every comparison because your fast pace makes it easy to listen to, it is worth the ridiculous amount of time that i'm sure it takes to record and edit these videos
Man, this is such a beast. So many options and it sounds incredible.
Amazing technology from Lewitt. This Mic is beautiful and gives you a lot in the package despite what you may think of the price.
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@@LEWITT-audio SEND ME ONE! XD
Ahhh. I've been anxiously awaiting this review. I've been salivating for a month over this mystery mic due to Lewitt's superior mind-marketing strategery of barely visible silhouettes. Now at long last... revealed. I'm mega-impressed with your extensive review, Bandrew -- and elated by the sinister darkness that emanates from the tube of glory. I share your love of darker mics and this one blew my mind -- especially on the warm and dark tube settings. Excellent job, Bandrew and Lewitt. Outstanding.
Thanks for your feedback 💚
Incredibly detailed and useful review, between you and Booth Junkie-- you two are the besssst! thank you !
You are too kind.
The dexterity and care to keep the equipment safe when he fell down *chefs kiss* that's based tour guy material
This is probably the coolest best sounding mic I've ever heard. I'll take this over an 87 anyday for the extra features. I'm thinking about selling my warm 87 ( hot roses ) and purchasing this one day. Just fantastic.
Now THIS is a luxurious, sleek looking design I'd buy if I won the lottery.
Or just get a job? it's 3500 not 350,000
Dude, you are the most awesome microphone reviewer I have ever encountered. Thank you for what you do!!
Of all of your reviews this is my favorite one !!!
And I think the “Tube: Warm + FET” setting sounds very organic !!!
Love the intro !!!
That review is as ultimate as it can be! Thanks for taking us on this journey with you!
Comparison with Austrian Audio OC818 is where I would look for this one. Always great videos, thank you.
I have seen many of these comparisions and I'm truly amazed of how good the Rode NT1 sounds, its one of the most flat sounding mic for under $500.
True NTI is miracle Condenser microphone. After NTI Just go for U87AI. No CM in between are usable.
It appears to be a fully versatile microphone and a true competitor for the Neumann microphones. Saying that I've never been disappointed by a Lewitt branded mic. Expensive but perhaps a better buy than the Neumann with options and pricing. Be great to see a pair in a stereo configuration. Time to buy some more Lotto tickets ...
No naumann microphones are unbeatable.
Just trying to help out the channel. The tubes used for e88cc are also known as 6922 and 6dj8. Thanks Bandrew and Lewitt for the content of the video!
I know that this is a review for the LCT1040, but those Telefunkens are truly something! Also, this mic sounds like a beefier, darker version of my LCT440 (which is a great albeit bright mic btw).
Bar none, it's the smoothest pure mic sound I've heard in the last 25 years. What a fine piece of kit. If I want a neutral sound on a low budget I go Rode NT1. WITH a budget, this is the option that surpasses the U87 by a country mile for me. I get U87 recordings all the time (dialogue editor/re-recording mixer). I wish it was recorded with this thing. Well done Lewitt, and thank you for this detailed listen Bandrew.
So you would recommend this over the U87?
@@coletterivers6897 I‘d certainly compare the two. The Lewitt mic is far more flexible as well, so I am inclined to pick that if I can achieve similar recordings with it.
🤣 riddin the new mic hype, lmao the best sounding mic out of all was the u67, now that is a superb mic.
and yes the u87 still sounds better than the lewitt
@@JuanNungaray having used the 1040 for a couple of weeks now, I can say it's probably my favorite sounding mic I've ever used. Your comments are ignorant, because you're treating your personal preference (off of a heavily compressed RUclips video, nonetheless) as objective truth.
It sounds so good and its so beatyfull.
I totally fell in love with this microphone.
The U67 is buttery smooth.
Man, I really struggle with Lewitt. Because on the one hand, they're amazingly designed, built solid, and are a crazy value for the sound quality. On the other, they never beat out the competition for me. Mojave microphones, for example, are in the same price range (except for the MA1000 and their new 37a Sony inspired mic) and have more character and life to them when shooting out recordings. Gefell is another great example. But, I still recommend Lewitt to people because their 140 pure is under $200 and sounds like an $800 microphone. I'm waiting for them to drop a model that really does it for me sonically. I'll buy it in a heartbeat!
Also the Soyuz 017 Tube is only $500 more. Not nearly as versatile as this, but man that tone is to die for. But yeah, I do like Lewitt a lot as a company and I think the 1040 deserves to becomes a staple in studios for that versatility and because it just sounds damn good imo.
@@ArtVandelay592 I totally hear you on that. I've found over the years I prefer to have a few microphones that blow me away at whatever it is they do, and then have a bunch of all-around mics that work in a lot of situations. This would definitely be that for me. But I don't think it would ever win on elements that are front and center in a production, like vocals, guitar, piano, etc. But maybe I'm wrong on that. It's just between this video and Warren Huart's really in-depth video from last week, nothing really sound inspiring. I know someone is rolling their eyes at me right now, but I swear, there are mics that just make your hair stand up on end on the right sources.
@@ArtVandelay592 $500 for the Soyuz 017?? Eeerrrrmmm.... WHERE?! I think you're a digit short here, my man.
@@catojrgensen8912 I edited the reply. I meant to say “$500 MORE”
@@catojrgensen8912 he said it costs only $500 more than THIS mic! Read it again!
Tubular! It’s really an excellent sounding mic. 😎
Love the way it looks and the versatility but still prefer the sound of the U87 🙃
The U87 is an amazing sounding mic, and it’s a classic for a reason.
I too prefer U 87 AI.
You’re the Ban, Drew ! Great detailed helpful review
I’ve been waiting for this review.
Crazy specs, fit, finish, accoutrements, features on this, I wish some of these features were standard, others I hadn't even thought about before.
Sounds phenomenal. The 840 sounded very nice in the comparison.
I LOVE your reviews. They are so thorough and informative. I can't tell you how much I appreciate and value these comparisons.
That really means a lot Peter. Thank you for those kind words. I'm really happy to know there's value in them and that you're enjoying. I hope you have a great day.
Im happy the mail worked out, that "somebody else" has written in your name, so that you got this mic from Lewitt. ;D But now in seriousness. As allways love for you and your content. Greetings from Germany.
The funny thing is that this one is like 7 times the price of that one.
@@Leadvest Yeah. Thats the cherry on the cake :D
Nice review and kudos for going through all the tests 😂! The LCT1040 sounds quite nice compared to other mics, especially in tube warm mode!
This feels like buying a whole mic cabinet. And when you are working in a one person studio (like me) and you can realistically use a single mic over and over for various takes…. I think this is an amazing thing to put into the market.
Use budget Mojave MA 201 fet. Check review.
Wow, I really dug the sound of that Manley, it felt so airy. It'd be awesome to see a full review of that someday too, I've not seen all that much else about it around but after hearing it here for the first time it really stood out to me. Awesome stuff, man!
Great review Bandrew, every new review gets complicated among many great sounding mics. I love the 1040, true flagship of a great brand like Lewitt. I also like the Lewitt 840, the Manley Reference and of course, the U67.
Love this microphone! :D
Superb review of a superb mic. Thank you, well done!
Awesome and thorough review. The mic is really special!
Great work, Bandrew.
Shouldn't they have called this one the Chameleon? Almost impossible to do comparisons when with the right settings tweaks, it can sound like any one of a thousand different microphones. The FET ouput gives a built-in standard to compare the tweaked primary against.
Owners of this mic will never be without options.
Well said Keith.
Really enjoyed dark setting with the guitar 🎸
great work! I have seen a lot of reviews of this microphone, this was not just one of them - but the most useful. At the same time, I will never have the money to dedicate to this microphone so none of it matters!
Thanks for the test! I've not been particularly impressed by the sound of this mic from any clips I've heard so far. Hope to hear some examples from tracks with vocals recorded with this to hear it in these occasions aswell.
Thanks for your interest in the LCT 1040. You can check some sound samples in our rundown video here: ruclips.net/video/mxolMobgF8o/видео.html On the website (linked in the video description) there are also more sound samples. We're also working on dedicated sound sample videos that will be released soon.
Very impressive microphone! and very much worth it's price.
Sounds the best on your voice LCT 840 & Manley Reference!
wow.. what a beautiful and gorgeous sounding microphone. this is the ultimate microphone. ULTIMATE.. and the chair wins too
Absolutely amazed by the versatility of this microphone. Lewitt always seems to choose such a cool feature set to add into their microphones.
I was also slightly taken aback by you using the Universal Audio with the NEEWER NW700 lol. Very nice.
Excellent excellent review; so thorough and entertaining👍 I think this mic is absolutely incredible. It’s a piece of gear that I firmly believe will push the industry to innovate. Very exciting😊
Weird but when you said I love you it almost made me cry. Because I believe you meant it! Casually spoken, but sincere . Ok bye
The 940 sounds almost identical to the 1040. I highly suspect 840, 940, 1040 use the same capsule and just offer more options as you go up in price. Most of which will not be necessary for the home studio.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts on it. I'm not sure if the capsule is the same, but maybe so?
Would have loved to hear a comparison between this and the Austrian Audio OC818. or OC18 which recently kicked my Neumann U87 AI off its throne which I have used for quite some time before.
This is so siiiick
I think another pro to add for this mic is that the proximity effect sounded pretty incredible, so you could probably record a variety of music instruments with it and it'll sound just about like the listener is in the room with you. The Warm mode sounds great with basically every application.
With the omnidirectional pattern and how great the proximity effect sounded, you could record multiple music instruments with it at the same time and I imagine it would perform really well handling the sounds.
For voice acting I imagine it could be a great mic too for professionals or those aiming to go pro, to get this mic for home studio setups. Especially since it comes with most of the gear you'd need packaged right into buying the mic, and the gear that comes with the mic is definitely high quality stuff as demonstrated by the shock mount rejecting noise. So I feel like this mic would be a voice actor's dream if they prefer the package deal of the mic and gear with the 1040 compared to other mics which may not come packaged with as much equipment to aid your setup.
The only major downside to this mic I can find is that due to how sensitive high quality mics like this are, using a computer or keyboard while recording is going to be picked up by the mic, so high quality mics like this that aren't dynamic mics are going to best be used for musicians and voice actors, and less so people recording for other purposes like let's plays, streaming, v-logs, podcasts, or some styles of reviews that might involve background noise being generated. It sounds incredible for spoken word with those applications, but it absolutely will pick up some noise in the room for those sorts of applications such as key presses and mouse clicks. So people will need to keep that in mind with those applications and avoid nagging background noise where possible.
I do think the Neumann mics give the 1040 a run for its money, and I think that the Earthworks mics are going to be much better for RUclips and streaming type applications with their mics. So the price tag is only something that's going to be viable for people looking to go pro in their career with a home studio setup. The different recording modes though do allow you to use it with various applications, which does have value for professionals. The Neumann TLM 103 is probably still the best value for recording music and singing IMO and is pretty comparable to any more expensive mic, and is far more affordable at $1,100 so that would probably still be my main pick for musicians and voice actors as far as a pro quality mic that's versatile.
Tube: Dark, with 25% FET, sounded awesome on your voice!
This is not a bad mic. It's good. Very good. But...the LCT840 sounded as good and maybe a bit better. The TLM103 was close. And there were other good sounding mics tested that didn't require as much capital or space.
840 is the one I vote for as bang for the buck goes :)
True. I too found LCT better than LCT 1040.
I thought I was the only one thinking the 840 seemed to have a fuller sound. If I've got 1000 to spend on a Mic, that's probably the one I'd look at.
@@dpmusic21 840 is the truth
Wow I love its sound and see-through design. The versatility is insane too! Btw, chair reviews when? :D
LCT840 is good alternative for warm tube mode)
The LCT840 sounds really good. I like it quite a bit. I will eventually get around to reviewing it.
@@Podcastage Thanks for reviewing! Always great to watch!
The dark setting sounded crazy good on the electric in my opinion. Nice microphone, cool video. 👍
best video about the mic on youtube. very helpful! thank you for all of the comparsions, i loved the vocals on the Tube Clear... now im fucked up because i dont want the 640 anymore, i want this 1040 because of that setting haha!
Good lord this is the best sounding mic I've heard on your voice.
The plosive rejection sounds really good on this.
Probably Lewitt's best mic. ;) The ability to roll off that excessive high end is a boon.
It's my favorite Lewitt as well because of the warm and dark settings, and then rolling in a bit of the fat circuit to get a bit of that detail is just FANTASTIC!
Great review, Bandrew. Will you be updating your favorites list to include the 1040?
Wow great review!! Can you do the new Lewitt Ray mic with Autofocus laser technology? I bet you would make the best review!
Very good and carefulness
I have been SO favorably surprised by Lewitt Microphones. I cannot believe how good the 540S is!
I have not tried the 540 before so I cannot speak to that, but they make high quality mics and if it offers the sound you like, they're hard to beat.
@@Podcastage It's fantastic. It's up there with my TLM-103 for my favorite mic. They're different, but both are excellent. The 540 basically has zero noise.
imma need that godspeed, thanks...
Again… microphone review god did it again… Awesome video!
My end game mic 🤤
Love the dark mode, dark yet very rich.
This is a fantastic mic for sure....the warm mode has a slight nasal sound to it however with your voice. Not saying it is bad, could be very usable in a lot of situations. Would like to hear this done with the mic set to clear mode on your voice, against the Manley and Neuman's...The Dark mode sounds awesome on the lead guitar tones as well as the saturation setting. You can hear the nasal tone on the AC guitar as well. Thanks for your content.
Gonna cop this for my ERP/ASMR VoIP sessions thanks
I love this mic and I enjoy your reviews, keep it up Bandrew 💙
I love this mic too. Thanks for sharing your thoughts on it.
Great review! I love my LCT940, so versatile, not really sure if I need the LCT1040 but it does look very attractive. Saying that, I haven't disliked any of the microphones I own, just that certain mikes are better for certain genres or voices, I mean even the SM58 can sound better than the U87 in certain conditions and for certain genres. My 2 cents. 😘
You LCT 940 sounds better than LCT 1040. But U 87ai remains un- beaten.
Hi @Danze how you rate LCT 940 for lead vocal with thin voice or mid / honky voice? i plan to buy it if it doesn't exaggerate that bad
That was a great review of an astounding mic! I have one question: do you know how the Tube/FET voicing of the 1040 compares to the 940? The 940 also offers the Tube/FET as a continuous range, does it approximate the sound of the 1040 at half the cost? Now it's time for a nap...cb
For the price 940 all day!!
Could anyone correct me? I hear that Levwitt 840 sounds closer to 1040 than 940.
same here bro 840 is the truth
Lewitt 440 sound nice
I have one and LOVE it on my voice! At $270 it's amazing!
@@namelessdisciple7 Yeah the 440 is fire.....bro you don't know if the lewitt 240 pro shockmount works for the 440 pure?
@@williamguzman6005 Haven't tried it so I'm not sure, but I THINK I read somewhere that the shock mounts are the same.....
LCT 840 sounded better.
Loving this mic! Looks great, all the features remind me of like a hardware version of a slate mic in that you have multiple mics in one. Hardware being nicer than ITB for my preference.
As expected, a thorough and detailed review. Excellent job, Bandrew!
Such a versatile microphone.
Slightly disappointed that you didn’t do a comparison with the Blue Yeti.
I would've really liked to compary the U67 reissue to the different tube saturation modes on the LCT1040, and try to match it as close as possible, to see if it's doable! And to see if it could even be a viable alternative of some sort...
No U 87 AI can't be beaten.
@@HarvinderSingh-yy8th I was talking about the U67, not the U87
I think this is the first ~3k mic that actually seems like its worth 3k.
Thanks!
Excellent review, thanks!
I could listen to the electric guitar all day with that mic!!
Hello Podcastage,
Keep up the good job you're doing. I so much love your reviews and they have guide me in make decisions in my audio production.
Pleas could you do a review/comparison of Takstar SM8B and Behringer C1? I want to get one of these but I'm confused on which one to buy.
Thanks
I was gonna say, this is the first Lewitt that sounds pretty decent, and then you said $3,500, erm I think I'll stick with my goal of the Ethos as it sounds similar for less.
Worth $10,500 5 years from now it’s where it going to be at
Most complete test! Perfect it really help me😊
10 seconds in and I'm already laughing! Great review as always!
Ahh yes. The “oh you think Pelican cases are good” case. Love to see that
More presence on the U87AI. That’s a no brainer with its huge midrange boost.
The 87 definitely sound like the u87.
Additional value from Lewitt LCT 840 is versatility
What was really inspiring throughout the extensive testing in studios around the world was that every singer and every instrument needs one particular setting - and then the performance is suddenly at 120%. That's the main use case of the LCT 1040. You can dial in the perfect sound for the source.
@@LEWITT-audio but for vocals that 840 is almost unbeatable lol
Brilliant review!
Surprised to see the Manley Reference Cardioid make an appearance, Bandrew! If I can recall, you'd had issues with your unit making noise quite a while back? Were you able to resolve the problem with the manufacturers? And any plans on doing a full review perchance? Lovely and insightful video as always! Thx for all u do :>
I am getting this mic for gaming for RUclips and Twitch.
Yep. Amazing mic, on my wish list. I've watched several reviews, all lead me to the same conclusion. As a guitarist/vocalist, this mic would kill for me. I'd likely use the saturated with a little FET rolled in.
The only comparison mic that has a character I might use is the U67 reissue, assuming $7G wasn't a factor (ha!). And I was surprised by the Neat King Bee V2. With the settings you had on the Lewitt, it was actually probably the closest match across the entire tonal range, just a bit less in the bass. The other Lewitts also came close in tone.
sounds so natural........just great........
Yeah.... This over the the U87.... But neither are in the budget right now. Thanks for the review.
U87 still sounded better in my opinion.
@@who_is_dis the U87 is a great sounding mic....I watched another demo of this mic and you can get pretty close to a U87 sound dialing in the FET with the right tube setting.... It's a really versatile mic.... The U87 is great but it only does one thing.... Even though it does it really well.
@@ramspencer5492 Idk about 'one thing' - it has several polar patterns and is used on all types of sources
Manley cardioid referente kill all microphones. Manley is just superb!!!
That’s why I include the samples, so you can decide which one YOU like the sound of. Thanks for sharing your thoughts on it.
@@Podcastage dear friend, You are awesome with your revises. Keep it going!! I want a Lewitt 1040 so bad although
PD: would be Nice if You Review an AT5040 or AT 5047.
Thanks for answering me, crack.
this mic sounds perfectly, but some in this comparison sounds 95% as good for 10% of the price. still if you need the best mic for work go for it
The Manley sounded the best!
Mamlay sounds thinner.
@@HarvinderSingh-yy8th I agree with you. It definitely sounded thinner, at least on his voice.
Seams like you would like a stereo pair for recording instruments
Where's does this sit vs OC818 from Austrian Audio?
Manley its crazy good and well detailed
It is, but I had some serious issues with my Manley Ref Card.
Great review. Any thoughts on this compared with the Austrian Audio OC818? Or even the 840 and 940 compared to the OC818? I have a 440 Pure, and while I like the brightness at first, it gets a little tiring after a while, plus I find it way too sensitive. Cheers
I love mine but I also feel that my voice needs that top end and I have a Summit 2ba-221 preamp that lets me dial in as much tube as I want (which takes a little of that edge off I suppose).
Bro, the sticker assault was uncalled for :)