Lewitt LCT 140 AIR

“Anyone looking for a great, versatile small-diaphragm condenser mic should check out the LCT 140 Air as a priority, particularly those who frequently record acoustic guitar and other acoustic instruments.” – MusicTech

“The Lewitt 140 Air gave me just what I needed with its EQ slide switch set to flat, and with no real need for further EQ in the mix. I tried a few mic positions, some of which gave me plenty of articulation but insufficient weight and others that emphasised the body resonances too much. In the end I settled for aiming the mic towards the bridge from around 350mm away, and ended up with a good balance of weight and detail with a tonal balance that came very close to how we actually heard the instrument acoustically.” – Sound On Sound

Two sounds with a flip of a switch.

• Small diaphragm condenser microphone
• Choose between two distinct sound characteristics
• Great for acoustic guitar and drums
• Excellent transient response
• Cardioid polar pattern

Instrument recordings with realistic or sparkling sound.

Do you prefer your instrument sound 100% natural or with some sparkle on top? The LCT 140 AIR can do both. It features two sound characteristics, AIR and FLAT. You can easily switch to the sound that fits your purpose.

AIR adds top-end sparkle, while FLAT reproduces your sound as it is. Try both and capture the performance the way you want.

Two switchable sound characteristics

AIR or FLAT? Record the source the way you want.

Excellent transient response

Capture the natural sound of your instruments.

Durable and light aluminum housing

It’s withstanding and easy to handle.

Specifications

Type: Condenser, permanently polarized

Acoustical operating principle: Pressure gradient transducer

Transducer Ø: 17 mm, 0.67 in

Polar pattern: Cardioid

Sensitivity: 14.6 mV/Pa, -36.7 dBV/Pa

Equivalent noise level: 20 dB (A), cardioid

Max. SPL for 0.5 % THD: 135 dBSPL

Dynamic range: 115 dB (A)

Pre-attenuation pad: 0 dB, –12 dB

Low-cut filter: linear, 80 Hz (12 dB/oct)

Internal impedance: 173 Ω

Rated load impedance: 1000 Ω

Supply voltage: 48 V ± 4 V

Current consumption: 7.2 mA 

Connector: Gold plated 3-pin XLR

Microphone dimensions: 24 dia. x 140 mm, 0.9 dia. x 5.5 in

Microphone net weight: 66 gram