Lewitt LCT 540 S

“While the mic market is extremely competitive, the LCT 540 Subzero works well on both artistic and technical levels and is less costly than many of the mics it outperforms.” – Sound On Sound

“The cardioid condenser shows its quality right away, sitting effortlessly next to a mic more than twice its price across a range of sources. For vocal work it ticks all the boxes, possessing great clarity along with an easily worked proximity buildup, a smooth high end and all the low-end richness you need for voiceovers or in-your-face breathy vocals. The condenser mic HF lift is subtle and free from phasey peaks, keeping sibilance natural and easily controlled.” – MusicRadar

“It’s not too crisp, has zero muddiness, and is best described as detailed, full and musically honest. Also, due to its clean nature, the LCT 540 S makes not only an incredibly detailed vocal mic, but also a great closeup/intimate mic on the quietest of sources.” – Recording Magazine

The quietest studio microphone ever created.

Thanks to Lewitt’s innovative capsule engineering and advanced electronic design, the LCT 540 S sets a new benchmark as the quietest studio recording microphone available. It reveals the finest nuances of your voice and instruments — subtle details so delicate they would normally remain unheard.

The studio microphone with no audible self-noise.

Human hearing is highly frequency-dependent — most sensitive in the 2–5 kHz range, and less so at very low or very high frequencies. Thanks to Lewitt’s innovative circuit and capsule design, the LCT 540 S achieves self-noise levels below the threshold of human hearing across the entire frequency spectrum.

Built for extreme processing.

With its state-of-the-art capsule and circuit design, the LCT 540 S delivers an exceptional 132 dB of dynamic range, capturing everything from the most delicate details to the loudest performances. Even under heavy compression or complex signal chains, the microphone’s self-noise remains virtually inaudible. Recordings made with the LCT 540 S are ready for the most demanding processing — without compromise.

Perfect Match Technology.

Each LCT 540 S undergoes meticulous measurements and fine-tuning of the polarization voltage to ensure identical sensitivity across every unit we produce. This guarantees perfect consistency, allowing you to confidently create a matched pair — even if you purchase a second microphone years later.

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