[NAMM] 2 new Lewitt condenser microphones

The Lewitt LCT 550 is a condenser large diaphragm studio microphone that, according to the manufacturer, manages to generate an electronic 0dB-A self noise (3dB-A), which could allows for capturing the weakest signals.

The microphone features a clipping history and an auto-attenuation mode that will change to the next attenuation level if the signal is too loud.

Specifications :

• Condenser pressure gradient microphone
• Cardioid polar pattern
• 1mm capsule and gold-plated diaphragm
• Frequency response: 20Hz - 20kHz
• Sensitivity: 36mV/Pa (-29dBV)
• Signal/Noise ratio: 91dB-A
• Dynamic range: 140dB-A
• 3-position pre-attenuation pad: 0dB, 6dB, 12dB
• 2 high-pass filter : 12dB/octave at 80Hz and 6dB/octave at 160Hz
• Max SPL: 143dB (0dB pad), 149dB (6dB pad), 155dB (12dB pad)
• Gold-plated XLR connector
• Dimensions: 158 x 52 x 36mm
• Weight: 452g

The second microphone is designed for home studio and mobile musicians who want to record directly to their computer or mobile device in any situation. The DGT 650 is a USB stereo model equipped with a Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery. It offers 4 operation modes for stereo (XY with a 90° angle), stereo line in (records two channels from the mixer or a line source), cardioid (standard) or voice and instrument (outputs one mono signal and a line level signal at the same time) operations. You will also be able to add a MIDI signal to all these modes.

Specifications:

• Condenser pressure gradient microphone
• 2 XY capsules for stereo recording
• Frequency response: 20Hz - 20kHz
• Digital resolution : 24-bit
• Sample rates: 44,1kHz, 48kHz and 96kHz
• Analog gain between 0dB and 40dB
• Pre-attenuation pad : 10dB and 20dB
• 2 low-cut filters : 12dB/octave at 80Hz and 160Hz
• Powered by the USB port or a built-in rechargeable battery
• Line input
• Headphone output with level between -60dB and 0dB
• ASIO and Core Audio compliant

Both microphones ship in a case with a shockmount, a windshield and a faux-leather gigbag. Discover these new models at www.lewitt-audio.com.