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LCT 540 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 540 The product The LCT 540 Authentica exhibits a combination of qualities that will undoubtedly make it a studio favorite among audio engineers and professional musicians. Designed to complement modern recording techniques and meet the expectations of ever-demanding sound professionals, this versatile large-diaphragm condenser microphone offers outstanding performance in miking lead vocals, drums and percussion instruments, brass and woodwinds, classical music ensembles.
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LCT 540 Features / Top applications Features Top applications ·1-inch dual-system externally biased capsule with an active front and ultra-thin, ·Lead and background vocals ·Acoustic instruments // piano, gold-layered low-mass diaphragm for superior transient response ·Tailored frequency response for rich and authentic sound onstage or in the studio guitar, drums, percussion, strings...
LCT 540 Using the mic User-interface ① Status indicator ④ Noiseless attenuation push button ② Key lock push button ⑤ High-pass filter indications ③ Attenuation indications ⑥ Noiseless high-pass filter push button Status indicator ① ·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.
LCT 540 Using the mic High-pass filter indications ⑤ ·The currently active high-pass setting is illuminated. Setting a high-pass filter ·High-pass filters can be set by briefly pressing the noiseless high-pass filter push button ⑥. Settings are: Off, 12 dB / octave at 40 Hz and 6 dB / octave at 300 Hz.
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LCT 540 Using the mic 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 ⑥ for more than 2 seconds. When in clipping history mode the status indicator ①...
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LCT 540 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. ·Keep this product out of the reach of children.
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 540 Regulatory information LEWITT GmbH declares under its sole responsibility that LCT 540 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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