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MTP 840 DM Introduction Thank you that you have opted for a LEWITT product. In this operating manual you will learn more about your LEWITT microphone, its handling and its proper usage. Music professionals know that it’s often the smallest details that make all the difference in vocal and instrumental recordings.
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The built-in three-position switchable amplifier, is specially adapted to the MTP 840’s components, allowing lossless recording of even far-off sources. The LEDs on the MTP 840 DM, which can be turned off, make checking the mic’s numerous settings a direct and easy matter even in the dark.
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MTP 840 DM Features / Top applications Features Proprietary dynamic capsule tuned specifically for demanding vocal applications, with brightened midrange and extended low end ■ Uniform supercardioid pickup pattern for maximum isolation of the main sound source ■ Optional active mode provides superior dynamic range of 1...
MTP 840 DM Using the mic User-interface ③ Gain slide switch ⑤ Switch tool ① LED Display ④ ④ High-pass filter slide switch ② Operating mode slide switch LED Display ① ③ ② 1: passive mode, no gain A1: no high-pass filter active ■...
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MTP 840 DM Using the mic Connecting and Disconnecting the Microphone Cable Before establishing connection, make sure that the microphone and the component ■ (e.g. amplifier) are switched off. Lower the volume of the component (e.g. amplifier) before connecting the microphone.
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MTP 840 DM Using the mic / Tech data Hints In order to prevent feedback (howling): ■ Lower the volume. 2 Place the microphone so that it is not pointed to the speaker and that there is a sufficient distance between the microphone and the Dimensions speaker.
MTP 840 DM Tech graph Tech graph Tech graph dB unit dB ref. 1 V / Pa Passive mode 125Hz 500Hz 250Hz 8kHz 16kHz dB unit dB ref. 1 V / Pa Active mode 125Hz 500Hz 250Hz 8kHz 16kHz...
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MTP 840 DM Tech data Tech data Acoustical operating principle: Dynamic, moving coil 0 dB, 6 dB, 12 dB, switchable Gain settings, active mode: ■ ■ Directional pattern: Super-cardioid Bass cut filter slope: 12 dB / octave at 150 Hz ■...
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MTP 840 DM Cautions Cautions The capsule is a sensitive, high precision component. Make sure you do not drop it from high places and avoid strong mechanical stress and force. ■ To ensure high sensitivity and best sound reproduction of the microphone, avoid exposing it to moisture, dust or extreme temperatures.
While under warranty period, defective products may be returned to the authorized LEWITT dealer together with original proof of purchase. To avoid any damages in transit, please use the original packaging if available. Please do not send your product to LEWITT GmbH directly as it will not be serviced.
Place: Vienna, AUSTRIA CEO – Lewitt GmbH LEWITT GmbH hereby declares under its sole responsibility that MTP 840 DM has been tested and conforms to the following FCC and ANSI standards: Declaration of conformity can be downloaded at www.lewitt-audio.com or FCC Part 15:2008 Section 15.109...
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Mooslackengasse 17 1190 Vienna AUSTRIA info@lewitt-audio.com...
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