Lewitt LCT840 Review / Test (vs. U67, U87,

HQ Audio Of Review: https://podcastage.com/rev/lct840 Today i review the Lewitt LCT840, a multi-pattern tube condenser mic that offers 5 great sounding polar patterns, two pads, and two high pass filters. I hear more mids than other lewitt mics with a slightly different top end which isn't overly bright in the treble, but it offers a really nice upper treble and air region which maintains a smooth sound. RECORDING SETTINGS: Interface: Focsurite Scarlett 18i20 2nd Gen Conversion: 24-bit / 48kHz Gain: ~12:30 Boosted in Post: +7dB SPECS: Polar Pattern: Omni, Wide cardioid, Cardioid, Supercardioid, Figure 8. Freq Response : 20Hz - 20khz Sensitivity: -33dBV Self Noise: 9dB Max SPL: 139dB (159dB with -20dB pad) Impedance: 200 Ohms High Pass Filter: 12dB/oct at 40Hz, 6dB/oct at 300hz Pad: -10dB, -20dB Tube: 12ZX7 Buy the Lewitt LCT840 (Affiliate Link) Amazon: https://geni.us/lct840 Sweetwater: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/lct840 B&H Photo: https://bhpho.to/3MLdGfM Buy the Focusrite 2i2 (3rd Gen)- Same Performance as 18i20 (Affiliate Link) Amazon: https://geni.us/2i32rd Sweetwater: https://imp.i114863.net/k6g4d B&H Photo: https://bhpho.to/42lcWDF Thomann: https://www.thomann.de/intl/focusrite... NOTE (FULL DISCLOSURE): As an associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. For more info check my FAQ page links below. Become a Patreon:   / podcastage   Become a Member:    / @podcastage   Check Out This Stuff TOO: Website: https://www.podcastage.com Giveaways: https://podcastage.com/giveaways Discord: https://www.podcastage.com/discord Merch: https://podcastage.com/store Company Relationship Disclosure: https://podcastage.com/disclosure Personal: https://www.bandrewscott.com My YouTube Setup: https://podcastage.com/studio My Favorite XLR Mics: https://podcastage.com/rev/favxlr My Favorite USB Mics: https://podcastage.com/rev/favusb 00:00 - Intro / Setup 00:40 - What’s in the Box 01:12 - Build Quality / Walkthrough 02:23 - Specifications 02:41 - Polar Pattern Test (Tone / Rotation) 04:01 - Plosive Test 04:14 - Distance Test / Proximity Effect Test 04:35 - Background Noise Test 04:50 - Untreated Room Test 05:13 - Shock Rejection Test 05:30 - Mic Resonance Tap Test 05:44 - High Pass Filter Test 06:28 - Pad Test 06:55 - Windscreen Tone Test 07:27 - High End Preamp Demo 08:24 - Intro to Comparison 08:49 - Neat King Bee v2 Comparison 09:18 - Rode NT1 5th Gen Comparison 09:45 - Lewitt LCT440 Comparison 10:15 - Shure KSM32 Comparison 10:42 - Lewitt Pure Tube Comparison 11:10 - Austrian Audio OC818 Comparison 11:44 - AKG C414 XLS Comparison 12:14 - Sony C100 Comparison 12:47 - Lewitt LCT940 Comparison 13:26 - Telefunken TF51 Comparison 13:54 - Lewitt LCT1040 Comparison 14:36 - Neumann U87 Ai Comparison 15:19 - Neumann U67 Reissue Comparison 16:06 - Music Test 17:41 - Pros & Cons 19:40 - Overall Thoughts 21:29 - Recommendation 22:22 - Outro #Studio #Tube #MicReview