This looks like EXACTLY what I need. Thank you! Update: after getting the 8459, it's PERFECT. Totally solves the positioning problem for anyone looking for a solution.
Absolute legend. Also had this issue with my LCT440 pure and couldn't find a solution that was all that great. This is absolutely perfect. Thanks a million!
Lewitt are killing it. I love the airy sound without sacrificing lows and mids, and Lewitt's dedication to innovating rather than attempting to recreate vintage sounds. They're one of the few companies out there who have me excited to see what they come up with next.
Glorious 19dBa self noise. Also, their highest end microphone the 1040 is tuned after the vintage u47 that came out in 1947. 87 and 47 tuning is optimum for vocals and spoken word. So ya... Vintage sound is actually how it's supposed to be believe it or not. So either they copy those or they have a funky train wreck which most of their mics are.
@@HiFiASMR Something like an optimal tuning for a microphone doesn't exist because every voice is different. Vintage sound is how it's supposed to be? Who decides that? You?
Ayy love your content, man! How does this stack up against the 440? Tbh I've been using an elgato wave (which Lewitt helped elgato design I think) and I love it but I can't help but drool over the 440. Is the 240 substantially different from the 440? Or even the elgato wave? Thanks!
@@dangerdaveball I'd say if you intend on getting the pop filter and shock mount, you might as well get the 440 Pure. It comes with the pop filter and shock mount for only a few dollars more. The 440's diaphragm is larger and the self-noise is lower.
My wife just bought this for me for Christmas after listening to me gush about it while watching your video or blind mic test showdown - you did in which it beat out the Shure SM7B in the first round, and just kept going, beating out every mic after that the entire stream. I ABSOLUTELY love this mic. The closest thing to perfection in my mic arsenal. I just have to get the shock mount because it picks up every noise on my desk. I also had to redesign my desk layout to position the boom arm where I needed it. I think this is a perfect option for people looking to do podcasts where they just sit at a table or a couch, and talk, leave it on a stand and let them go!!! Best of the best.
So glad you're liking it! That mic showdown was crazy. I couldn't believe the SM7B got voted out so quickly, and even though I always liked the Lewitt, I was amazed to see it outperforming every other option.
I remember screaming about this mic in your comment sections about 2 years ago haha! As an audio engineer by profession, this has been my favourite microphone for vocal recordings and has been one of my most used mics in almost any situation. I love it so much I've got 3 of them! About your boom arm issue, I actually have a cheap brandless desk clamp boom arm with me that swivels but the sturdiness of it might be a little questionable though it has never been a worry on my end. Great video, Tom!
how is the noise on this microphone? looking at the specs it seems pretty high. does it become a problem with compression? that's one of the main things im considering with this vs the rode
The biggest problem (and why i wont recommend it to most streamers etc): It is condenser mic. Most streamers, RUclipsrs who are not at the point of having the money for a proper treated studio without background noise will be much happier with any dynamic mic. If you are in a proper designed studio, i say go for a condenser, and if in doubt a dynamic. Plus IMHO the SM7B and even the Logitech sounded even better. But of course, the Lewitt is still a steal. And as you say, most underrated.
Do condenser microphones pickup background noise more than dynamic. I'm new to this and I'm looking for a decent mic for work meetings, and some work related courses etc The lewitt sounds great to me.
I have purchased this mic right after I have rated the mics tested in your podcast episode and I was shocked that the Lewitt 240 Pro came out as the overall winner for me too. For its placement, I’ve found the Elgato Low Profile Boom Arm to be really flexible in how you place the end of it. Great video, thanks, I was looking forward to you making it after the shootout results!
Hey my brother, I have to absolutely agree that the Lewitt 240 pro condenser microphone, and that ice white not only looks absolutely stunning and stands out against a lot of other condenser microphones because of its design for the price point. It sounds absolutely fantastic especially when you know how to work a microphone just plug in play it is absolutely crisp and bright but once you start dialing in some EQ on your mixer, it absolutely makes this microphone go from a middleweight contender out of the box to a heavyweight contender with a nice mix on it
I really loved my Lewitt LCT 440 Pure. Absolutely incredible microphone for the money. I ended up selling it because I found my specific copy was susceptible to interference from a wireless router that I have attached to my desk. It's a fancy router with a 4G sim card in for backup (required for my work). It's a bummer because otherwise the mic is great. I doubt most people's setup would ever hear the same issue. Highly recommended!
Weird thing about the interference! It's definitely a bit of a balancing act to find something that not only sounds great on your specific voice, but also fits in to your specific workspace.
15:34 I just get excited when Tom makes a mic video. And to be fair The handling noice is The reason I switched from The Mv7 to The Sm7b. But it’s not talked enough.
When I made my purchase through Sweetwater I remember seeing a video of the interview with founders where the boom arms are set up sort of how you'd use it in your setup.
Great stuff! I'm always a sucker for a microphone video!! I used to make videos with a professional audio guy and he taught me a lot and I learned how much I really didn't know lol! This was on a different channel called Ham Radio TV. I now focus on my Moto channel. I love the sound of condenser mics but I have to use them close to mouth due to not having a good audio treated room, oh and also loud kids in the house and neighbors with gas powered mowers and blowers.
The puns started getting really thick at the end there. I got the LCT 240 as my first XLR microphone, and I absolutely love it. Great mic to start out with, great mic to stick with forever.
I have a SmallRig camera ball-head on my mic arm because I use the original Rode NT-USB and it is an incredibly heavy mic, but the camera ball-head lets me always position it perfectly. It may work for this mic too
I've had my heart set on the Lewitt LCT 540 S for about two years, but after hearing this affordable Lewitt mic I might just get this one. The price is outstanding! It does sound a bit better than the King Bee II on your voice. The Ethos sounds fantastic as well. Great video.
So many great mics! But the price/performance ratio on the Lewitt is really tough to beat. The King Bee II is an amazing value too, but the size and weight are a bit high (the Worker Bee II might be worth checking out too).
It's all very personal when it comes to audio of course, and we've been spoiled by the Sennheiser MKH50 of yours for such a long time. The Lewit is definitely underrated and sounds great.
The 440 comes with the shockmount and magnetic pop filter included. A better deal and better sounding mic than the 240 IMO. The 440 is a true large diaphragm condenser. While the 240 uses a smaller diaphragm.
Been running their 440 Pure into their CONNECT 6 for the last few months and it's been flawless. Was running Audio Technica for years but dang was this an upgrade.
I have the Lewitt 240 and the 440. No other make sound like them. Light, transparent, clean sound is their signature. I'll never understand why people are so infatuated with the Shure SM7B (as a standard), which sounds muffled and has no dynamic without a lot of eq.
The Ethos has an amazing rich broadcast sound, the Lewitt has more sibilance to my ears. Lewitt sells the 240 in a bundle with the shockmount, its cheaper then buying separate.
Good practical realworld review and overview, comparison video, and testimonial of the lewitt. 👍👍 Just listened to the surprise shoutout microphone comparison you did and your blue sonas, earthworks ethos, and the lewitt were the top three. Then decided to do my own comparison between the lewitt and my favourite microphones, but did so by recording the same passage with each mic spoken the same way and then playing them back, and it is definitely in my top 5, if not top 3. Also, I just rented the Lewitt and am currently trying out and testing using this microphone to add to the rest of the microphones available and being used to record a modern radio-play, so it's being put through its paces. So far, having tested and used it before listening to your videos, it seems that I have come up with similar conclusions to you. This MDC or medium diaphragm condenser microphone sounds fantastic. Period. In my opinion, it kind of combines the best of both SDC and LDC, condenser microphone worlds. Upon listening to it, it seems to be pretty balanced in terms of a sound profile in that it is neither bottom or top end forward, but mid range forward, so it is very useful on all ranges of voices. Also, the clarity, detail, and overall pick up is amazing, plus, it sounds so smooth, clean, not particularly sibilant (though that can depend on the voice of course too), and is just so pleasant to listen to, giving it an absoLewittly lovable listening longevity. Go Lewitt Go! Hopefully you will be able to find a way to use your lewitt more, but regardless, thanks again for your video on this, and also your puns are quite enjoyable. Congratulations on your continued social media success. Go Tom Buck Go! Stay safe and stay awesome. Gerry 🙃✌️🎤🎙️
I have a LCT 220 Pro. I agree with Tom. This mic is quite nice. By the way, the boom arm I'm using is Avermedia BA311, which somehow can solve the problem of horizontal axis. Maybe not perfect, but it works for me.
Thanks for helping people get started with audio production. I love Lewitt Mics and own the LCT 440 Pure which also sounds great and even reviewed it as well. Tom, I know your a big fan of the Mac Mini M1, will you be doing a review on the M2 or the M2 pro mini?
I'm still sticking with my M1 (I'm not really a tech channel, so I don't upgrade with every release or anything), but it seems like the M2 is an outstanding value. My base model M1 is still going super strong, and for the most part, the M2 is more powerful at a lower price. Awesome.
Great video Tom (as always). I have the LCT-440-Pure and simply love it. As much as I "want" to love the NT-1, I simply find that I'm most often, drawn back to the Lewitt. I have a good friend who, now that he is retired, is wanting to get into VO work on a fulltime basis and I think the 240-Pro (along with the Focusrite, Solo I'll be loaning him) would be ideal for his voice. I'm forwarding this link to him now for his review/research, etc. Thanks much.
@@tombuck 440/441?! Now That Will Be Just "Pure" "Flex"💪at that Point Beeing Square at the others! Think We Blue-Wit on the Ethos in the name of Comps! Not Shure where you Stand on USB and XLR in one mic not Bee-ing There as a Choice for us?!
In short bursts the 240 sounds great but for long form I think it might be a bit fatiguing. When you swapped to the Ethos and Sona those sounded much more pleasing while still maintaining nice clarity, it was like my ears got a rest from all that high end of the 240.
Solution, use the shock mount designed for the Shure SM57. The tang for the XLR port should fit right in that and it'd look much cleaner. For the shock mount, maybe have someone 3D print a piece that could slip over top of the mic and secure on with some elastic, have some magnets built into it for the mount? Wouldn't be too hard. But yeah, I bet an A55M would fix the shock mount issue at least.
Suggestion 7:06. In my Rode psa1 if I have the Lewitt hanging down (silver part on the microphone arm) it will allow me to swivel the mic) I’ll try to tweet you a picture. It had me hung up for a while as well until I figured this out.
It's pretty too lol for the price I'd get that one. Still haven't cashed in my Yeti yet and beyond the Yeti I used a FiFine microphone. Been a while since I stopped by so had to come by!
A friend has the very nice LCT 1040 which is $$$$$! Maybe it's how I run sound but I try to stay with Dynamic Mic. I love the Ethos but it along with other Condenser Mic just pick up so much 'other stuff'. I think on your shootout I think I was in the minority and like the Ethos over the Lewitt.
The tiny $10 "OnStage Music Accessory (MM01)" (available on Amazon) solves the problem with awkward mount angles. This is "a ball joint with 5/8"-27 male threading to any standard mic stand," and it works. Have not tried it with LCT220, but it is perfect for my LCT440.
There’s a mic stand adapter available from lots of manufacturers called a “universal joint” or “universal ball joint”. I think one of those might possibly help with the boom arm issue.
FYI This mic can be used with the Blue Yeti boom arm & shock mount designed for the USB Blue Yeti Blackout (and others). I have this and it works. This mic hangs off Center but it functionaly works. However, you can not use the Lewitt pop filter with this set up but the PEMOTech metal mesh pop filter on Amazon works great and looks good!
Use Elgato Low Profile boom arm with this mic. It has a ball head that you can put in the vertical position, and install the mic with shock mount the same way you install it on desk stand.
The LP arm is great! It's just a little clunky with my specific (and somewhat crowded setup). I ordered an adapter that someone recommended in another comment here, so I've got fingers crossed to see if that helps.
Great video! Talking about the mic position on the boom arm, you could just use the hole mic and shock mount horizontally, the shock mount is strong enough to work while being sideways, plus visually it looks good as well
I have this same mic sitting on my desk for over a year, Lewitt sent it to me for free. It's has too much top end for my voice, so without any EQ a SM7b sounds better on me.
For the part where you mention not being able to turn/swivel the mic you should look at the Triad-Orbit M2-R adapter it allows any mic to be positioned in any way you like as it's basically just a ball head adapter for mics so you're not constrained to just using the mic in one orientation :). Hope that helps.
Yes! I have this with my Earthworks mics. It does work somewhat well, except that if the Lewitt is angled back a bit too far, then the mount tips and starts to unscrew. It's not a huge issue, but on the off chance that it happens while recording something important, it would be a bummer 😁
@@tombuck Ah I see I was just going off of what I learned from a Podcastage video from a while back about gear he uses and thought it could be a good alternative to use. To be honest I forgot the earthworks microphones even used them until after I made my comment.
Lewitt LCT 240 is best for your voice. The others are more nasal for your voice. Lewitt LCT 240 does not add those frequencies around 700 hz to 1 khz. Lewitt LCT 240 👍
I love your content! You are awesome at presenting all the details of gear. I like the puns. I want to get some gear starting with audio, a mic, a boom arm, maybe a mic stand, etc. Down the road, I want the rest, Rodecaster II Pro, etc. It might sound trivial or silly. But, I really would love an all white mic or white and gold. I did find a white boom arm. Quality is more important. I need to stay frugal to get started. I have a Boya lav mic to try. I know I can start with my phone or video camera and add things when possible. So, I won't let anything stop me from just posting in the beginning. I'll review some more videos and rewatch some. I plan to do podcasts, zoom chats, and videos in my kitchen or other areas. So, the lav might be great in some situations.
Awww yeah!!! You're talking about my favourite brand!!! I mean, yeah, Audio Technica will always be a permanent part of my life... But, Lewitt is where I am at.
I bought the shure mv7x and i liked it but it was real gain hungry and i was getting noise going through my focusrite solo so i bought this tonight and my friends say it's the best that ive ever sounded and thats with no shock mount on the elgato lp boom arm. I'll be returning the shure and keeping this.
@@tombuck it sounds really good! the salesperson at music store said he can’t keep them in there. He said he had just put that one out two hours before I got there and then I went in for it. He said he had tried it himself and wants one eventually.
From what I see it has the same mount as the LP, which is definitely one of the better options, but still not quite perfect for a side position (at least for me). But now I'm curious to try it...
I HAVE A SOLUTION!!! (It isn't perfect but it works really well for me) If you position the mounting screw perfectly vertical you can spin the whole shock mount to face the direction you want it to face. The bad news is this means you lose a bit of reach on the boom arm, but it isn't much, and that lost reach isn't an issue on my setup. Hope this helps!
Thanks for the suggestion! I've been able to get that to work a bit sometimes, but it can still be tricky depending on where the arm is coming from. I found the Audio Technica AT8459 adapter, which has absolutely solved the problem!
Check up the elgato warm arm.. U can spin the mic around 360 degree without an adapter and the low arm profile is pretty cool bc the arm is never in your way or your view
@@tombuck and the low arm didnt work on that mic? I wanted to buy that combination the next days. On the homepage it looks like it should work and in the review videos I saw i also heard that this arm would work for really every mic from every angle.. It would be nice if u could test it for me🙏
it just occurred to me you could also just screw the microphone towards you on the arm. like face the end of the boom arm upwards or down, and then you can turn both the mic and shock mount towards you
It’s a bright one but it sincerely sounds good with your voice. I have the 440… I don’t use it as much as I thought since the ethos came along. Thx as always for sharing with us Tom.
Is is worth to spend extra money for 440 pure, if I can purchase 240 pure, I can buy 440 pure But if it is worth it. Or I should purchase 240( if there is not so much great difference between 240 and 440 pure) and then later I can update on 441 Or higher version In short for podcast and voice over in home, Please provide straight answer- I trust you Tom Please help me to pick one🙏
That's a great choice too! Check out the new NT-1 5th gen as well. I haven't made a video on it yet, but it's really outstanding and has the added bonus of USB functionality.
Interesting! It does seem like the Lewitt is underrated, but at the risk of sharing an unpopular opinion IMO the SM7B is overrated. Fine, no handling noise, but people end up buying an amazing amount of kit just to get a usable signal from it.
Hey Tom, always enjoy your cool mic reviews! 🎙️ What do I gain by using one of those nifty mixers that I don’t get using my Zoom H6? I had been using a DJI lav mic for a few months as an upgrade from my Rode video mic, and I love both of those because they are so convenient and plug right into the camera for super easy sound recording at the same time as video. But, ngl, the sound is soooo much better when using the Zoom H6 as my voice recorder and syncing in Resolve. So, what is this mixer of which you speak, and how does it make like better?? 😂 🤔 thanks mucho amigo! 🦦🍩
The H6 is pretty sweet, so you might not actually gain a lot. I love my Rodecaster Pro II because it has a ton of additional features and the biggest benefit over the H6 is the amount of clean gain. Not super important for a condenser mic, but it can power any other mic without introducing any noise or hiss, which is great. Also, side note: I LOVE the Tenba Fulton 14L. It's been the perfect camera bag so far.
What is the white XLR cable here? Getting this as my first condenser mic and love the white accents. Cable probably doesn't matter (?) but this one looks really clean. Thank you for all your videos!
Which would be better- Lewitt lct 240 pro vs. audio technica at2020 vs. at2035 or any other condenser mic for warm vocal (recitation) recording for a soft and low-voiced male voice?
They're all great mics, and it really does depend on the specific voice. Personally, I would choose the Lewitt. The AT2020 is a great sounding mic, but it's definitely becoming a bit dated. I haven't used the 2035 myself though, so I can't really speak to it.
Hi Tom - Have you tried the Triad-mount from the Earthworks mic to adjust the Lewitt mount in an L-shape? In my experience the Triad ball mount is so tight what it should easily be able to hold the mic and its shock mount in position.
I have! It works alright, but it's not perfect. I think because the EW mics balance their weight more evenly, but with the Lewitt I've found that I sometimes angle the mic in such a way that it tips backwards and starts unscrewing itself. I ordered an Audio Technica mount that someone recommended in the comments here, which looks close to perfect.
Great Vid!!! Do you review the Tula mic? I live in Thailand and a lot of popular mic's have high markups here, where I can get the Tula at similar to US/Canada retail prices here (and I love the look of it).
I am a huge fan of Lewitt. Have you considered comparing it to the Elgato Wave:3. Being both are designed by Lewitt and share DNA, it could be an interesting comparison.
I've been meaning to check out the Wave mic! They should sound pretty similar, although I guess that depends on how Elgato has implemented any processing.
Why not us an SDC shock mount on the stem of the mic? Then you could turn it any way you want. I use one on my AKG 414 EB all the time and it works perfectly.
The AT8459 swivel mic mount is an essential tool. best 50$ accessory I've ever purchased.
This looks like EXACTLY what I need. Thank you!
Update: after getting the 8459, it's PERFECT. Totally solves the positioning problem for anyone looking for a solution.
I'm seeing a lot of Blue Compass on low budget in videos and Low Profile Stand as Costly as an MV7 or 440 itself!😱
Absolute legend. Also had this issue with my LCT440 pure and couldn't find a solution that was all that great. This is absolutely perfect. Thanks a million!
@@tombuckThought you didn’t need Phantom power with Condenser Mics?
Or just get an Elgato Wave Mic Arm.
Lewitt are killing it. I love the airy sound without sacrificing lows and mids, and Lewitt's dedication to innovating rather than attempting to recreate vintage sounds. They're one of the few companies out there who have me excited to see what they come up with next.
Glorious 19dBa self noise. Also, their highest end microphone the 1040 is tuned after the vintage u47 that came out in 1947. 87 and 47 tuning is optimum for vocals and spoken word. So ya... Vintage sound is actually how it's supposed to be believe it or not. So either they copy those or they have a funky train wreck which most of their mics are.
@@HiFiASMR Something like an optimal tuning for a microphone doesn't exist because every voice is different. Vintage sound is how it's supposed to be? Who decides that? You?
Lewitt is absolutely crushing it in the affordable mic market, its hard to recommend many other condenser mics under $300 honestly :)
Can't wait for Saturday O_O
@@LowlifeLofi see ya then my friend 😁
Ayy love your content, man! How does this stack up against the 440? Tbh I've been using an elgato wave (which Lewitt helped elgato design I think) and I love it but I can't help but drool over the 440. Is the 240 substantially different from the 440? Or even the elgato wave? Thanks!
@@dangerdaveball I'd say if you intend on getting the pop filter and shock mount, you might as well get the 440 Pure. It comes with the pop filter and shock mount for only a few dollars more. The 440's diaphragm is larger and the self-noise is lower.
@@williedeuel thanks man!
100% Agree. I use the 440 pure and Lewitt quality is just superb! Low noise flow is sic!
My wife just bought this for me for Christmas after listening to me gush about it while watching your video or blind mic test showdown - you did in which it beat out the Shure SM7B in the first round, and just kept going, beating out every mic after that the entire stream. I ABSOLUTELY love this mic. The closest thing to perfection in my mic arsenal. I just have to get the shock mount because it picks up every noise on my desk. I also had to redesign my desk layout to position the boom arm where I needed it. I think this is a perfect option for people looking to do podcasts where they just sit at a table or a couch, and talk, leave it on a stand and let them go!!! Best of the best.
So glad you're liking it! That mic showdown was crazy. I couldn't believe the SM7B got voted out so quickly, and even though I always liked the Lewitt, I was amazed to see it outperforming every other option.
I remember screaming about this mic in your comment sections about 2 years ago haha! As an audio engineer by profession, this has been my favourite microphone for vocal recordings and has been one of my most used mics in almost any situation. I love it so much I've got 3 of them!
About your boom arm issue, I actually have a cheap brandless desk clamp boom arm with me that swivels but the sturdiness of it might be a little questionable though it has never been a worry on my end.
Great video, Tom!
Thanks Walter! Your screams were fortunately not in vain.
how is the noise on this microphone? looking at the specs it seems pretty high. does it become a problem with compression? that's one of the main things im considering with this vs the rode
Thanks for the info sir. Planning to buy 240 tomorrow🥰
Not only you have impeccable sound, you have impeccable lighting and extremely pleasant colors.
Wow, thank you very much!
I Use 440 Pure (on Rodecaster Pro II) : what a sound (and quiet) !
The biggest problem (and why i wont recommend it to most streamers etc): It is condenser mic. Most streamers, RUclipsrs who are not at the point of having the money for a proper treated studio without background noise will be much happier with any dynamic mic.
If you are in a proper designed studio, i say go for a condenser, and if in doubt a dynamic.
Plus IMHO the SM7B and even the Logitech sounded even better. But of course, the Lewitt is still a steal. And as you say, most underrated.
Do condenser microphones pickup background noise more than dynamic.
I'm new to this and I'm looking for a decent mic for work meetings, and some work related courses etc
The lewitt sounds great to me.
@@deepwinter77 In general, yes, a dynamic mic is recommended. I agree it sounds great, but so do many dynamic mics. E.g. Shure MV7X.
@@TDCIYB77 ok thanks for the info, it's still just about in my price range.
I have purchased this mic right after I have rated the mics tested in your podcast episode and I was shocked that the Lewitt 240 Pro came out as the overall winner for me too.
For its placement, I’ve found the Elgato Low Profile Boom Arm to be really flexible in how you place the end of it. Great video, thanks, I was looking forward to you making it after the shootout results!
I confirm for the Elgato Low Profile
Thanks for the suggestion! Also, always fun to see you here!
With the Elgato Low Profile Boom Arm, which pop filter do you use?
@@justmarkgandy I have purchased the bundle with the shock mount so I also bought the Lewitt magnetic popfilter after all - that’s what I’m using.
@@PodcastMeister Thanks!!
Hey my brother, I have to absolutely agree that the Lewitt 240 pro condenser microphone, and that ice white not only looks absolutely stunning and stands out against a lot of other condenser microphones because of its design for the price point. It sounds absolutely fantastic especially when you know how to work a microphone just plug in play it is absolutely crisp and bright but once you start dialing in some EQ on your mixer, it absolutely makes this microphone go from a middleweight contender out of the box to a heavyweight contender with a nice mix on it
That magnetic pop filter is awesome! Nice review.
It really is!
I really loved my Lewitt LCT 440 Pure. Absolutely incredible microphone for the money. I ended up selling it because I found my specific copy was susceptible to interference from a wireless router that I have attached to my desk. It's a fancy router with a 4G sim card in for backup (required for my work). It's a bummer because otherwise the mic is great. I doubt most people's setup would ever hear the same issue. Highly recommended!
Weird thing about the interference! It's definitely a bit of a balancing act to find something that not only sounds great on your specific voice, but also fits in to your specific workspace.
Your time stamps are just perfect Tom! Thank you.
Glad they're helpful!
New mic video from Tom must drop everything
Just don't drop your mic. Unless...you wan't to do a mic drop ✋🎤
@@tombuck puns in the comments section, dedicated
15:34 I just get excited when Tom makes a mic video. And to be fair The handling noice is The reason I switched from The Mv7 to The Sm7b. But it’s not talked enough.
This mic sounds great on your voice. It just so happens today my lewitt 441flex is arriving today.
Oh man, I hope you love it. You're flexing on us with the Flex.
@@tombuck well I am an old school fan of funk master flex 🤣🤣
Purchased it after your live mic showdown and a bit of sale, so win for me. It became my go-to, works with my setup.
It's a great value at full price, so on sale it's a total steal!
When I made my purchase through Sweetwater I remember seeing a video of the interview with founders where the boom arms are set up sort of how you'd use it in your setup.
Best mic. Never had an issue with mounting. I use the Elgato low-profile arm. No issues.
Great stuff! I'm always a sucker for a microphone video!! I used to make videos with a professional audio guy and he taught me a lot and I learned how much I really didn't know lol! This was on a different channel called Ham Radio TV. I now focus on my Moto channel. I love the sound of condenser mics but I have to use them close to mouth due to not having a good audio treated room, oh and also loud kids in the house and neighbors with gas powered mowers and blowers.
I swear every time I press record someone teleports in with a leaf blower or cement truck to start making as much noise as humanly possible.
@@tombuck HAHA
The puns started getting really thick at the end there. I got the LCT 240 as my first XLR microphone, and I absolutely love it. Great mic to start out with, great mic to stick with forever.
I have a SmallRig camera ball-head on my mic arm because I use the original Rode NT-USB and it is an incredibly heavy mic, but the camera ball-head lets me always position it perfectly. It may work for this mic too
That's actually what I've been using lately. I have a whole slew of different adapters, but the SmallRig has let me get 90% of the way there.
I've had my heart set on the Lewitt LCT 540 S for about two years, but after hearing this affordable Lewitt mic I might just get this one. The price is outstanding! It does sound a bit better than the King Bee II on your voice. The Ethos sounds fantastic as well. Great video.
So many great mics! But the price/performance ratio on the Lewitt is really tough to beat. The King Bee II is an amazing value too, but the size and weight are a bit high (the Worker Bee II might be worth checking out too).
It's all very personal when it comes to audio of course, and we've been spoiled by the Sennheiser MKH50 of yours for such a long time. The Lewit is definitely underrated and sounds great.
The Sennheiser is honestly good enough to replace "in your face" mics for most of what I do, but they're still so fun to use!
The 440 comes with the shockmount and magnetic pop filter included. A better deal and better sounding mic than the 240 IMO. The 440 is a true large diaphragm condenser. While the 240 uses a smaller diaphragm.
Oh really, I didn't know it came with all that, that's awesome.
@@tombuck Yes sir, check it out. Would love to see an update video from you with a comparison between the two!
Been running their 440 Pure into their CONNECT 6 for the last few months and it's been flawless. Was running Audio Technica for years but dang was this an upgrade.
I just got the 440 yesterday 👀
@@tombuckOOOOH. I look forward to the "wait a minute THIS is one of the best sounding mics I've ever used but it still didn't fit the issue..." Haha
I have the Lewitt 240 and the 440. No other make sound like them. Light, transparent, clean sound is their signature. I'll never understand why people are so infatuated with the Shure SM7B (as a standard), which sounds muffled and has no dynamic without a lot of eq.
"Light" is a really nice way to put it.
The Ethos has an amazing rich broadcast sound, the Lewitt has more sibilance to my ears.
Lewitt sells the 240 in a bundle with the shockmount, its cheaper then buying separate.
I really love the ETHOS. It's definitely the most "soothing" mic I have.
Good practical realworld review and overview, comparison video, and testimonial of the lewitt. 👍👍
Just listened to the surprise shoutout microphone comparison you did and your blue sonas, earthworks ethos, and the lewitt were the top three. Then decided to do my own comparison between the lewitt and my favourite microphones, but did so by recording the same passage with each mic spoken the same way and then playing them back, and it is definitely in my top 5, if not top 3.
Also, I just rented the Lewitt and am currently trying out and testing using this microphone to add to the rest of the microphones available and being used to record a modern radio-play, so it's being put through its paces.
So far, having tested and used it before listening to your videos, it seems that I have come up with similar conclusions to you.
This MDC or medium diaphragm condenser microphone sounds fantastic. Period. In my opinion, it kind of combines the best of both SDC and LDC, condenser microphone worlds. Upon listening to it, it seems to be pretty balanced in terms of a sound profile in that it is neither bottom or top end forward, but mid range forward, so it is very useful on all ranges of voices. Also, the clarity, detail, and overall pick up is amazing, plus, it sounds so smooth, clean, not particularly sibilant (though that can depend on the voice of course too), and is just so pleasant to listen to, giving it an absoLewittly lovable listening longevity. Go Lewitt Go!
Hopefully you will be able to find a way to use your lewitt more, but regardless, thanks again for your video on this, and also your puns are quite enjoyable.
Congratulations on your continued social media success.
Go Tom Buck Go!
Stay safe and stay awesome.
Gerry 🙃✌️🎤🎙️
I got the Lewit 540 in 2021 -- Overkill but love it.
Tom: “I do have some really great sounding microphones in similar price points, except for this one.”
Shure SM7B: 👀
A perfect duo for my 7RYMS Minbo Mini. ☺️
It'd share the same shape as that condenser mic (Lewitt one) you talked about.
Squares all the way! ⬜
Great explanation and demo, Love the Outro 😜👍🏽
The train went off the tracks a bit.
@@tombuck I liked it, kinda reminded me of the old @PotatoJet videos where they would cut it in the middle of a word 😜
I have a LCT 220 Pro. I agree with Tom. This mic is quite nice.
By the way, the boom arm I'm using is Avermedia BA311, which somehow can solve the problem of horizontal axis. Maybe not perfect, but it works for me.
I'll have to check out that arm!
Thanks for helping people get started with audio production. I love Lewitt Mics and own the LCT 440 Pure which also sounds great and even reviewed it as well.
Tom, I know your a big fan of the Mac Mini M1, will you be doing a review on the M2 or the M2 pro mini?
I'm still sticking with my M1 (I'm not really a tech channel, so I don't upgrade with every release or anything), but it seems like the M2 is an outstanding value. My base model M1 is still going super strong, and for the most part, the M2 is more powerful at a lower price. Awesome.
Great video! There is a bit of a metallic sound to this mic
Dang this sounds pretty good. Albeit pricier, I’ve had the CAD e100s for years and love it. Such low noise floor.
I can't get enough of this mic, especially now that I've got it mounted how I like!
Great video Tom (as always). I have the LCT-440-Pure and simply love it. As much as I "want" to love the NT-1, I simply find that I'm most often, drawn back to the Lewitt. I have a good friend who, now that he is retired, is wanting to get into VO work on a fulltime basis and I think the 240-Pro (along with the Focusrite, Solo I'll be loaning him) would be ideal for his voice. I'm forwarding this link to him now for his review/research, etc. Thanks much.
I now REALLY want to try out the 440. 😁
@@tombuck 440/441?! Now That Will Be Just "Pure" "Flex"💪at that Point Beeing Square at the others!
Think We Blue-Wit on the Ethos in the name of Comps! Not Shure where you Stand on USB and XLR in one mic not Bee-ing There as a Choice for us?!
In short bursts the 240 sounds great but for long form I think it might be a bit fatiguing. When you swapped to the Ethos and Sona those sounded much more pleasing while still maintaining nice clarity, it was like my ears got a rest from all that high end of the 240.
The ETHOS is, to me, the most soothing mic to listen to.
Solution, use the shock mount designed for the Shure SM57. The tang for the XLR port should fit right in that and it'd look much cleaner. For the shock mount, maybe have someone 3D print a piece that could slip over top of the mic and secure on with some elastic, have some magnets built into it for the mount? Wouldn't be too hard. But yeah, I bet an A55M would fix the shock mount issue at least.
Suggestion 7:06. In my Rode psa1 if I have the Lewitt hanging down (silver part on the microphone arm) it will allow me to swivel the mic) I’ll try to tweet you a picture. It had me hung up for a while as well until I figured this out.
This sounds interesting!
It's pretty too lol for the price I'd get that one. Still haven't cashed in my Yeti yet and beyond the Yeti I used a FiFine microphone. Been a while since I stopped by so had to come by!
Glad you're here Ash!
This mic fits your voice great! Nothing distracting about it.
A friend has the very nice LCT 1040 which is $$$$$! Maybe it's how I run sound but I try to stay with Dynamic Mic. I love the Ethos but it along with other Condenser Mic just pick up so much 'other stuff'. I think on your shootout I think I was in the minority and like the Ethos over the Lewitt.
Oh I saw a video on the 1040 and it seems pretty wild. The ETHOS is pretty tough to beat, especially when it comes to simplicity and easy of use.
The tiny $10 "OnStage Music Accessory (MM01)" (available on Amazon) solves the problem with awkward mount angles. This is "a ball joint with 5/8"-27 male threading to any standard mic stand," and it works. Have not tried it with LCT220, but it is perfect for my LCT440.
Great Review and great looking microphone.
There’s a mic stand adapter available from lots of manufacturers called a “universal joint” or “universal ball joint”. I think one of those might possibly help with the boom arm issue.
I'll have to look into that!
My O.C. White Ultima Mic Arm has the functionality you’re looking for. But it’s pricey
Really?! I'll have to take a look. It might be worth the price.
FYI
This mic can be used with the Blue Yeti boom arm & shock mount designed for the USB Blue Yeti Blackout (and others). I have this and it works. This mic hangs off Center but it functionaly works.
However, you can not use the Lewitt pop filter with this set up but the PEMOTech metal mesh pop filter on Amazon works great and looks good!
I ll purchase one
It sounds and looks great!
Thanks Preston!
Use Elgato Low Profile boom arm with this mic. It has a ball head that you can put in the vertical position, and install the mic with shock mount the same way you install it on desk stand.
The LP arm is great! It's just a little clunky with my specific (and somewhat crowded setup). I ordered an adapter that someone recommended in another comment here, so I've got fingers crossed to see if that helps.
I have a weird version (maybe older?) it’s an Authentica LCT 240. Has a pad and a low shelf that light up. Love it!
It looks very unique
it is a beautiful mic
Great video! Talking about the mic position on the boom arm, you could just use the hole mic and shock mount horizontally, the shock mount is strong enough to work while being sideways, plus visually it looks good as well
That's true- it is a strong mount! I did get teh Audio Technica AT8459 that someone recommended here and it made a world of difference!
I have this same mic sitting on my desk for over a year, Lewitt sent it to me for free. It's has too much top end for my voice, so without any EQ a SM7b sounds better on me.
Definitely important to find the right mic for your voice. SM7B sounds good on just about everything thankfully!
Looks like I'm adding another new mic to my wishlist... I gotta stop listening to this Wally the Weatherman guy so much.
I expertly played Wally the Weatherman in the third grade. By expertly, I mean I mostly read the lines in order.
thanks for all you do
Thanks for the kind words!
Love this mic!! I have the 440 as well. And used the 440 on my ep!
For the part where you mention not being able to turn/swivel the mic you should look at the Triad-Orbit M2-R adapter it allows any mic to be positioned in any way you like as it's basically just a ball head adapter for mics so you're not constrained to just using the mic in one orientation :). Hope that helps.
Yes! I have this with my Earthworks mics. It does work somewhat well, except that if the Lewitt is angled back a bit too far, then the mount tips and starts to unscrew. It's not a huge issue, but on the off chance that it happens while recording something important, it would be a bummer 😁
@@tombuck Ah I see I was just going off of what I learned from a Podcastage video from a while back about gear he uses and thought it could be a good alternative to use. To be honest I forgot the earthworks microphones even used them until after I made my comment.
Lewitt LCT 240 is best for your voice. The others are more nasal for your voice. Lewitt LCT 240 does not add those frequencies around 700 hz to 1 khz. Lewitt LCT 240 👍
It definitely does depend on the individual voice. Mine can easy become too nasally 🤓
I love your content! You are awesome at presenting all the details of gear. I like the puns.
I want to get some gear starting with audio, a mic, a boom arm, maybe a mic stand, etc. Down the road, I want the rest, Rodecaster II Pro, etc.
It might sound trivial or silly. But, I really would love an all white mic or white and gold. I did find a white boom arm. Quality is more important.
I need to stay frugal to get started. I have a Boya lav mic to try. I know I can start with my phone or video camera and add things when possible. So, I won't let anything stop me from just posting in the beginning.
I'll review some more videos and rewatch some.
I plan to do podcasts, zoom chats, and videos in my kitchen or other areas. So, the lav might be great in some situations.
A boom arm that solves the problem of the mic shockmount is the elgato boom arms.
Awww yeah!!! You're talking about my favourite brand!!!
I mean, yeah, Audio Technica will always be a permanent part of my life...
But, Lewitt is where I am at.
I bought the shure mv7x and i liked it but it was real gain hungry and i was getting noise going through my focusrite solo so i bought this tonight and my friends say it's the best that ive ever sounded and thats with no shock mount on the elgato lp boom arm. I'll be returning the shure and keeping this.
So glad it sounded good for you! It's such an underrated mic.
@@tombuck it sounds really good! the salesperson at music store said he can’t keep them in there. He said he had just put that one out two hours before I got there and then I went in for it. He said he had tried it himself and wants one eventually.
elgato wave arm should be able to do that, no? (not the LP)
From what I see it has the same mount as the LP, which is definitely one of the better options, but still not quite perfect for a side position (at least for me). But now I'm curious to try it...
I HAVE A SOLUTION!!! (It isn't perfect but it works really well for me) If you position the mounting screw perfectly vertical you can spin the whole shock mount to face the direction you want it to face. The bad news is this means you lose a bit of reach on the boom arm, but it isn't much, and that lost reach isn't an issue on my setup. Hope this helps!
Thanks for the suggestion! I've been able to get that to work a bit sometimes, but it can still be tricky depending on where the arm is coming from. I found the Audio Technica AT8459 adapter, which has absolutely solved the problem!
@@tombuck that adapter is a life saver in a bind.
My pod mic is fine..for now..and in mint conditions..if it was now, this one it would be instead..
Check up the elgato warm arm.. U can spin the mic around 360 degree without an adapter and the low arm profile is pretty cool bc the arm is never in your way or your view
I have the low arm, but haven't yet used the bigger one.
@@tombuck and the low arm didnt work on that mic? I wanted to buy that combination the next days. On the homepage it looks like it should work and in the review videos I saw i also heard that this arm would work for really every mic from every angle.. It would be nice if u could test it for me🙏
I wish I had seen this video before I'd purchased this mic.
A low profile boom arm like the elgato lp can help with the swiveling that is affecting the shock mount. That is what I use for my mic.
It does work well, but I have a hard time finding the perfect spot for it in my specific setup.
I'd love to hear this LCT240 on a guitar cabinet. Haven't seen a review on a cab.
it just occurred to me you could also just screw the microphone towards you on the arm. like face the end of the boom arm upwards or down, and then you can turn both the mic and shock mount towards you
I know you've seen this comment a thousand times, butttttt any chance of a review of the 440 Pure???? ALOHA!!
Yes! I just got one recently, so I’ve been using it a lot and eventually I’ll do a video on it 👍
@@tombuck thats fire lit, cray cray............... Thats awesome!!! Mahalo!
It’s a bright one but it sincerely sounds good with your voice. I have the 440… I don’t use it as much as I thought since the ethos came along. Thx as always for sharing with us Tom.
Tom is bomb. Love this dude's videos.
And Tim is the Tim(e) bomb!
Hi Tom
I would like to know if you can recommend some options / a provider, for live streaming directly to one's own home page et
The Elgato arms are nice, I like my LP with my Wave Mic 3. Tried to link to it, looks like the comment got deleted.
Sometimes the spam filter stops links, but I try to unblock them as quickly as I can if they're not spam!
Is is worth to spend extra money for 440 pure, if I can purchase 240 pure,
I can buy 440 pure
But if it is worth it.
Or
I should purchase 240( if there is not so much great difference between 240 and 440 pure) and then later I can update on 441 Or higher version
In short for podcast and voice over in home,
Please provide straight answer- I trust you Tom
Please help me to pick one🙏
Your face is underated!
🤓
I’d love to see a comparison of the Lewitt 440 pure vs the 240 pro. If you add the shock mount and pop filter there is less than $70 difference.
I've got the 440 on the way!
@@tombuck, I’ll be anxiously awaiting some great puns and quality sound checks!
Sounds like there would be no cans in an audio only broadcast
I'm going to buy the rode nt1a
That's a great choice too! Check out the new NT-1 5th gen as well. I haven't made a video on it yet, but it's really outstanding and has the added bonus of USB functionality.
Interesting! It does seem like the Lewitt is underrated, but at the risk of sharing an unpopular opinion IMO the SM7B is overrated. Fine, no handling noise, but people end up buying an amazing amount of kit just to get a usable signal from it.
The Lewitt is definitely a dark horse. I love it.
By the way…greatest ending to a video ever!!! Lol
Hey Tom, always enjoy your cool mic reviews! 🎙️ What do I gain by using one of those nifty mixers that I don’t get using my Zoom H6?
I had been using a DJI lav mic for a few months as an upgrade from my Rode video mic, and I love both of those because they are so convenient and plug right into the camera for super easy sound recording at the same time as video.
But, ngl, the sound is soooo much better when using the Zoom H6 as my voice recorder and syncing in Resolve.
So, what is this mixer of which you speak, and how does it make like better?? 😂 🤔 thanks mucho amigo! 🦦🍩
The H6 is pretty sweet, so you might not actually gain a lot. I love my Rodecaster Pro II because it has a ton of additional features and the biggest benefit over the H6 is the amount of clean gain. Not super important for a condenser mic, but it can power any other mic without introducing any noise or hiss, which is great.
Also, side note: I LOVE the Tenba Fulton 14L. It's been the perfect camera bag so far.
To be honest, I preferred the sound of the Lewitt to the Ethos, which sounded a bit rumbly. But perhaps you were a bit too close to it.
The Lewitt is a really special mic. 😎
Danke!
Thanks for the support as always, kind sir! 🙏
Great video, thank You from Germany. Kai the bee filmer. 😄
What is the white XLR cable here? Getting this as my first condenser mic and love the white accents. Cable probably doesn't matter (?) but this one looks really clean. Thank you for all your videos!
Rode starting making their own XLR cables, which I really like 👍
Nothing wrong with wanting to enjoy how a mic setup looks!
Which would be better- Lewitt lct 240 pro vs. audio technica at2020 vs. at2035 or any other condenser mic for warm vocal (recitation) recording for a soft and low-voiced male voice?
They're all great mics, and it really does depend on the specific voice. Personally, I would choose the Lewitt.
The AT2020 is a great sounding mic, but it's definitely becoming a bit dated. I haven't used the 2035 myself though, so I can't really speak to it.
@@tombuck Thank you!
Hi Tom - Have you tried the Triad-mount from the Earthworks mic to adjust the Lewitt mount in an L-shape? In my experience the Triad ball mount is so tight what it should easily be able to hold the mic and its shock mount in position.
I have! It works alright, but it's not perfect. I think because the EW mics balance their weight more evenly, but with the Lewitt I've found that I sometimes angle the mic in such a way that it tips backwards and starts unscrewing itself. I ordered an Audio Technica mount that someone recommended in the comments here, which looks close to perfect.
Yesssss the winner mic!
Tom there is an adapter that you need to try for your lewitt mic it’s called the Triad-Orbit M2-R you should do a video on it
You should check out the AKG lyra at some point. Its a neat mic.
Ooh, I haven't used that one! But I've liked the AKG mics that I have used in the past.
Great Vid!!! Do you review the Tula mic? I live in Thailand and a lot of popular mic's have high markups here, where I can get the Tula at similar to US/Canada retail prices here (and I love the look of it).
I am a huge fan of Lewitt. Have you considered comparing it to the Elgato Wave:3. Being both are designed by Lewitt and share DNA, it could be an interesting comparison.
I've been meaning to check out the Wave mic! They should sound pretty similar, although I guess that depends on how Elgato has implemented any processing.
@@tombuck If you want, you can borrow mine with shock mount and pop filter for a video. I can ship it to you. Let me know.
hello....is the shure ksm 42 good for vo
I haven't used the 42 myself, but it's tough to go wrong with a large condenser like that- especially if your space is decently sound treated.
@@tombuck i have like a vocal booth i built ...thx bro
Why not us an SDC shock mount on the stem of the mic? Then you could turn it any way you want. I use one on my AKG 414 EB all the time and it works perfectly.
It would allow more mounting options for sure! Th e downside is that I don't think it'd work with the Lewitt pop filter.