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MTP 940 CM 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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LEWITT’s own Direct Coupling circuit design, which makes possible an unbeatably low self-noise level of just 9 dB. This means that the MTP 940 CM is also ideal for use in the studio, whenever the goal is to create a live atmosphere with the highest degree of acoustic precision.
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MTP 940 CM Features / Top applications Features 1-inch externally biased, dual-system capsule with ultra-thin, gold-layered low-mass diaphragms ensure accurate transient response ■ for nuanced and authentic sound Flat frequency response for natural sound ■ Three consistent directional characteristics cardioid, wide cardioid, supercardioid for maximum flexibility in a variety of live and –...
MTP 940 CM Using the mic User-interface ① LED Display ③ Attenuation slide switch ⑤ LED slide switch ② ③ ② Polar pattern slide switch ④ High-pass filter slide switch ⑥ Switch tool LED Display ① ⑤ ④ A1: wide cardioid polar pattern...
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MTP 940 CM 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 940 CM Using the mic / Tech data Hints In order to prevent feedback (howling): ■ 1 Lower the volume. 2 Place the microphone so that it is not pointed to the speaker and that there is a sufficient...
MTP 940 CM Tech graph Tech graph 5 dB / unit dB ref. 1 V / Pa wide cardioid 125Hz 2kHz 250Hz 4kHz 500Hz 8kHz 1kHz 16kHz 3 dB / unit dB ref. 1 V / Pa cardioid 125Hz 2kHz...
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MTP 940 CM Tech data Tech data 6 dB, 12 dB, switchable Acoustical operating principle: Pressure gradient transducer, Pre-attenuation pad ■ ■ Bass cut filter slope: externally polarized 12 dB / octave at 80 Hz ■ Transducer Ø: 25,4 mm 12 dB / octave at 160 Hz ■...
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MTP 940 CM 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 940 CM 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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