Lewitt LCT 240 Pro and sE Electronics X1 A Condenser Microphone Review & Test 

Did they purposely name the mic se X1a to spell the word sex 1a in the name? I hope I am not reading too much into it...😂

Totally agree on the NT1A, it's is the typical "it's nice because everyone has it" microphone. Definitely not terrible, and if you know how to work with it, it'll serve you fine aswell, but not worth its pricetag considering the competition it has by now. I'd also say the X1A is the winner here, but just as you stated, that's just this recording situation, I didn't have the chance to try the X1A yet, but I've had the chance to work with several Lewitts, ranging from the cheap ones up to the LCT 940, they all are amazing and are always in the top few at their game in their price range. Generally, the cheaper ones do have a tad bit too much high end, but no nasty resonances, so they usually take an EQ attenuation very well, so sibilance isn't as much of a problem as it might seem at first. They also have one of the finest resolving response in that price range, so they usually sound very detailed. I'd say they are more a tool than an instruments, as you get a very precise, but somewhat sterile sound out of them instead of a nicely colored, one, but the recordings are great to work with. One of my favorite comparisons was the first time I pitted the LCT640 against my probably all time favorite mic, the Schoeps cmc6 with a mk4 capsule. That microphone has detail and clarity I never got out of any other microphone to this extent, including the Neumann small diaphragm condensers. While of course, the Schoeps isn't going to be a typical first choice for vocal recording (though it works very well actually), it still boasts a natural sound like no other... until the 640 came along and was absolutely even with the schoeps, on some takes even better. Now sadly, I don't own either of the mics, so I didn't have a huge lot of time to make all kind of comparisons (it was just on vocals), but the 640 definitely won a new special place in my heart for nice sounding microphones, and it's for sure going to be my next investment.

Tell me your honest opinion, on the lewitt lct 240 pro...I'm seriously thinking about purchasing one to start doing voice over work. Is it thinly, is it crisp and clear, is it mids or highs boosted , does it have a high noise floor?

@@antoineinniss140 then buy lct 440 pure...it is 5X time better.. 🙂🙂

@@antoineinniss140 LCT240 has a boosted high end. The X1A is almost flat by comparison.

yeah ....i loved lewitt

I'm agreed 🤝

Yeah that's true. The marginal sound difference between is small.

Akg p420

yes nt1 vs lct 440 comparison will be amazing because i`m about to buy one of them (but i think my purchase will be lewitt)

I know this is a late response but I found this test interesting for a ton of mics by sweetwater. You can also download the 96K recordings. For this demo, I prefer the SE, The Rhode sounds too mid range cheap. The SE and Lauten, Aston, and many more expensive mics are also in this test. www.sweetwater.com/feature/vocal-mic-shootout/

yes. But not just for a review.

@@reubenchng Ok, cool. Now I'm commenting from Trinidad and Tobago , in the Caribbean . I'm just starting out in voice over, on a small budget. Would you happen to have condenser microphones, that you won't mind selling off? I view your channel, so I know you don't purchase crap.

I'd choose the Lewitt LCT 240

Completely different opinion here. The sE X1A reminds me most of what I'm used to hearing in Neumann mics. The Lewitt sound "china" by comparison, and the NT1A even worse than that...

@@sophiesmelodies7514 It's interesting because I'm listening now on typical cheap speakers at work and I can definitely hear what you're saying - I'm prefering the sE. I can't remember what I used to listen the first time, but given most people are using crappy speakers like these the sE translates very well.

@@terrillmelYes, it depends a lot on the speakers you're using. I think u got a point there. My evaluation might be a bit "unfair" because I'm using quality near-fields in a studio environment, that brings out a lot of details, that would otherwise go unnoticed

Nope, none of them

have not tested it. Sounds like a great setup though

lewitt 240 pro

Both sound artificial .. too bright .. I mean look at the frequency response chart .. on official website .. high end is boosted above 5 dB ,. Ans se is more flat

that's a good choice.

I agree with you. Just click the 'cc' aka subtitles options on the player.