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LCT 640 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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This Austrian-designed and engineered pro-mic delivers a smooth, unsurpassably rich and exceptionally nuanced sound, and exhibits a remarkable set of qualities that enthuses even the most discerning users. The LCT 640 excels in a variety of demanding studio applications and stands for unrivalled performance in miking lead and background vocals, drums, percussion instruments, grand pianos, brass and woodwinds, classical music ensembles.
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LCT 640 Features / Top applications Features Top applications ·Superior transient response from ultra-thin externally biased, gold-layered low-mass ·Lead and background vocals ·Acoustic instruments // piano, guitar, diaphragms for ear-catching realism and authentic sound ·Flat frequency response for natural, authentic sound drums, percussion, strings...
LCT 640 Using the mic User-interface ① Status indicator ③ Noiseless polar pattern push button ⑤ Noiseless attenuation push button ⑦ Noiseless high-pass ② Polar pattern indications ④ Attenuation indications ⑥ High-pass filter indications filter push button Status indicator ①...
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LCT 640 Using the mic High-pass filter indications ⑥ ·The currently active high-pass setting is illuminated. Setting a high-pass filter · ⑦ High-pass filters can be set by briefly pressing the high-pass filter push button . Settings are: Off, 12 dB / octave at 40 Hz and 6 dB / octave at 150 and 300 Hz. High-pass filters eliminate unwanted low frequency noise such as structure borne noise.
LCT 640 Using the mic Key-lock function The push buttons of the microphone can be locked and unlocked by constantly pressing the polar pattern push button ③ for more than 2 seconds. Clipping history Checking the clipping history lets you know if the microphone had experienced clipping in the past. The microphone displays the clipping history after constantly pressing the high-pass push button ⑦...
LCT 640 Tech data 3 dB / unit 3 dB / unit Tech graph Dimensions Omni Broad-cardioid 3 dB / unit ref. 1 V / Pa ref. 1 V / Pa Figure-8 3 dB / unit 3 dB / unit dB ref.
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LCT 640 Tech data Tech data ·Acoustical operating principle: ·Dynamic range of mic. amp.: pressure gradient transducer, 135 dB-A ·Max. SPL for 0,5 % THD: externally polarized 145 dB, 0 dB pre-attenuation ·Transducer Ø: 25,4 mm 151 dB, 6 dB pre-attenuation...
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LCT 640 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 640 Regulatory information LEWITT GmbH declares under its sole responsibility that LCT 640 complies WEEE note: Electronic waste has to be collected separately. Please bring with the European directive 2004/108/EC. The product has been tested this device to a local recycling center at the end of its life time.
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