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LCT 940 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.
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LCT 940 opens up huge creative possibilities for artists and producers. Furthermore, the LCT 940 features a total of nine different polar patterns – our five "standard" polar patterns omni- directional, cardioid, figure-8, wide- and super-cardioid and four additional intermediate patterns. The microphone features four levels of attenuation and four switchable high-pass filters, LEDs and push buttons for noiseless handling on the PSU.
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LCT 940 Features / Top applications Features Top applications Combines the sonic characteristics of a tube and a FET mic in one single housing for maximum Lead and background vocals ■ ■ creative freedom and an undisturbed workflow Acoustic instruments // piano, guitar, ■...
Use the 3-pin audio cable to connect your mixer with the ⑩ ■ 3-pin XLR socket ⑩ on the backside of the PSU. Put the LCT 940 into operation by activating the On / Off ■ switch ② on the backside of the PSU.
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LCT 940 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.
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LCT 940 Using the mic Setting a high-pass filter ⑦ High-pass filters can be set by briefly pressing the noiseless high-pass filter push button ⑦. Settings are: linear, 12 dB / octave at ■ 40 Hz, 6 dB / octave at 150 Hz and 6 dB / octave at 300 Hz.
LCT 940 Using the mic Key-lock function ⑦ ⑨ ⑤ The noiseless push buttons as well as the polar pattern jog dial can be locked by pressing the jog dial ■ ⑤ knob for more than 2 seconds. Clipping history Checking the clipping history lets you know if the microphone had experienced clipping in the past.
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LCT 940 Tech graph Tech graph dB unit ref. 1 V / Pa Figure 8 16kHz dB unit ref. 1 V / Pa -Cardioid Super 16kHz...
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LCT 940 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...
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LCT 940 Tech data re-attenuation pad: 6 dB, 12 dB, 18 dB, switchable Dimensions (Mic): 192 x 60 x 46 mm ■ ■ selectable on remote control 7,5 x 2,4 x 1,8 inch Bass cut filter slope: 12 dB / octave at 40 Hz...
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LCT 940 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.
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.
LCT 940 Regulatory information LEWITT GmbH declares under its sole responsibility that LCT 940 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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