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  • Page 1 EMPHASIZE GENUINE YOUR SOUND LCT 840...
  • Page 2 LCT 840 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. With the LCT Authentica Series, LEWITT introduces a new generation of highly versatile wired condenser microphones that all aim for setting new benchmarks of technology, sound quality and user-friendliness in both professional studio recording and onstage use.
  • Page 3 Like all LEWITT mics, the LCT 840 stands out for its extremely low self-noise of 9 dB and effective rejection of off-axis sounds. The microphone features three levels of attenuation and three switchable high-pass filters, LEDs and pushbuttons for noiseless handling on the power supply unit (PSU).
  • Page 4 LCT 840 Features / Top applications Features Top applications Ultra-thin 1-inch externally biased, gold-layered low-mass diaphragms combined with a dual Lead and background vocals ■ ■ triode tube ensures accurate transient response while providing smooth, warm and airy tube Acoustic instruments // piano, guitar, ■...

  • Page 5: User Interface

    Use the 3-pin audio cable to connect your mixer with the ■ 3-pin XLR socket ⑩ on the backside of the PSU. Put the LCT 840 into operation by activating the On / Off ■ switch ② on the backside of the PSU.
  • Page 6 LCT 840 Using the mic Status indicator ③ The microphone is in normal working mode if the status indicator is illuminated in white. ■ The microphone is in key-lock mode if the status indicator is not illuminated. ■ The microphone experiences clipping due to high SPL if the status indicator flashes in red.
  • Page 7 LCT 840 Using the mic ⑦ Pre-attenuation indications The currently active pre-attenuation setting is illuminated in white. ■ Setting a pre-attenuation level ⑧ ⑨ Pre-attenuation levels can be set by briefly pressing the noiseless pre-attenuationpush button . Settings are: 0 dB, -10 dB ■...

  • Page 8: Key Lock Function

    LCT 840 Using the mic Key-lock function ⑥ ⑧ ④ The noiseless push buttons as well as the polar pattern jog dial can be locked by pressing the jog dial ■ ④ knob for more than 2 seconds. Clipping history Checking the clipping history lets you know if the microphone had experienced clipping in the past.

  • Page 9: Tech Graph

    LCT 840 Tech graph Tech graph dB unit ref. 1 V / Pa Figure 8 16kHz dB unit ref. 1 V / Pa -Cardioid Super 16kHz...
  • Page 10 LCT 840 Tech graph 3 dB unit ref. 1 V / Pa Cardioid 16kHz 3 dB unit ref. 1 V / Pa Broad Cardioid 16kHz dB unit ref. 1 V / Pa Omni Directional 16kHz...
  • Page 11 LCT 840 Tech data Tech data Acoustical operating principle: pressure gradient transducer, Equivalent noise level ■ ■ externally polarized (IEC 61672-1) : 9 dB-A, cardioid Transducer Ø: 25,4 mm 10 dB-A, omni (IEC 61672-1) ■ 1 inch 9 dB-A, figure-8 (IEC 61672-1)
  • Page 12 LCT 840 Tech data Supply voltage: custom power supply unit Dimensions (Mic): 192 x 60 x 46 mm ■ ■ 230 V, 50 Hz 7,5 x 2,4 x 1,8 inch 110 V, 60 Hz Dimensions (PSU): 250 x 150 x 70 mm ■...
  • Page 13 LCT 840 Accessories Accessories LCT 40 SHxx LCT 40 LCT 40 Trs...
  • Page 14 LCT 840 Cautions Cautions The capsule is a sensitive, high precision component. Make sure you do not drop it from high heights 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.

  • Page 15: Warranty

    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.

  • Page 16: Regulatory Information

    LCT 840 Regulatory information LEWITT GmbH declares under its sole responsibility that LCT 840 complies WEEE note: Electronic waste has to be collected separately. Please bring with the European directive 2004/108/EC and 2006/95/EC. The product has this device to a local recycling center at the end of its life time.
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