Lewitt LCT 240 Pro Condenser Mic Review / Test

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Today I review the Lewitt LCT240 Pro, which is an Audio Technica AT2035 Competitor. This is the mic that Glenn Beck & The Blaze uses (I’ve been asked A LOT what their mics are). This is a detailed and clear sounding microphone, with a healthy proximity effect, that avoids sounding nasally. It does have a somewhat high self noise at 19dBA and can be sibilant and have a bit of grittiness in the upper range
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00:00 - Intro / Price
00:27 - Setup
00:45 - What’s in the Box
01:09 - Build Quality
01:27 - Specifications
01:51 - Polar Pattern Test
02:10 - Desk Bump Rejection
02:21 - Foam Windscreen Sound Test
02:39 - Plosive Test (Proscreen 101)
02:47 - Plosive Test (Foam Windscreen)
02:58 - Distance Test / Proximity Effect Test
03:14 - Background Noise Test (Keyboard Test)
03:29 - Comparison to AT2035
03:54 - Music Test
05:11 - Pros & Cons
05:57 - Overall Thoughts
07:08 - Recommendation
08:08 - Outro
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@LEWITT-audio 5 лет назад

Hey Bandrew, just so you know, we would send you whatever mic you'd like to test! Many thanks for the awesome review!

@jpisback 5 лет назад

And secretly sell it on the Mic Black Market! Mwuahahahahahahaha

@nyhzesta5801 5 лет назад

hey, is there anyway i could get this mic on discount, or give aways

@nyhzesta5801 5 лет назад

@@LEWITT-audio done following all your social medias..anyway i love your mics

@mattwillson3288 4 года назад

@LEWITT Send him an LCT 540 SubZero!

@WillJukedTheBox 4 года назад

Matt Willson i second this

@m00n1 4 года назад

This is the best review for for a mic I've ever seen. It covers the things that really matter for people who use microphones for real, and fair conclusions.

@HIPERGroudon 4 года назад

very true

@Etherealbeing.47 4 года назад

very true!

@douglasascencio9140 5 лет назад

OH YESS I WAS WAITING FOR THIS REVIEW YEEEEY!!!!

@Etherealbeing.47 4 года назад

Really good review. Very in depth! Definitely earned my subscription

@kmg501 5 лет назад

I actually like this mic, something about the presence of it really works for me.

@chuckschaible5410 Год назад

HEY Man, excellent commentary AND review as usual... I'VE HAD THIS mic round a year... it ain't no 414, BUT...SHE REALLY SOUNDS GREAT ON ACOUSTIC GUITARS, DRUM OVERHEAD, CERTAIN ELECTRIC GUITAR APPLICATIONS; SOUNDS PARTICULARLY SWEET ON MULTI TRACKED BACK GROUND/HARMONY VOCALS, BACKING VOCALS PANNED AT ROUND 10 AND 2 O'CLOCK

@aniketgoyal5840 5 лет назад

Absolutely love these videos, much love from India

@guerrerosdecarton 3 года назад

Great review, I recently purchased a MTP 440 DM and loved it. I'm thinking of getting the LCT 440 pure, Lewitt mics are awesome!

@RaptorT1V 2 года назад

Music Test was freaking AWESOME !!!

@lyt.taipei 3 года назад

Thanks for your video!! The testing is really helpful :)

@zobotrombie 3 года назад

Just watched your 440 Pure review before this one and Lewitt mics sound absolutely fucking fantastic for electric guitar.

@rajshukla2927 3 года назад

Broooo keep on uploading!, you're really doing a great job honestly. Subed!

@LeonoXD 5 лет назад

Duuude congrats on 100k, i remember a few years ago i used to watch this channel when it had like 10k wow

@IshaanNigamOfficial 3 года назад

I am a singer and I want to upgrade my home vocal recording setup from usb condenser to XLR. I am confused with the following options: 1. AKG P120 2. AKG P220 3. Lewitt LCT240 Pro 4. SE Electronics X1a Suggest me which one to choose and why? Note : My room is non-treated.

@yuranival 5 лет назад

I like this mic. A good price for entry level. And since the sound is so bright, especially in the high tones, it might benefit some voices and become perfectly suitable for some applications I cannot think of off the top of my head because I'm dumb. Kudos to Lewitt for replying in the comments, too!

@IshaanNigamOfficial 3 года назад

@yuranival 3 года назад

@@IshaanNigamOfficial I am by no means an expert in audio equipment. I would suggest watching Bandrew's other videos (specifically with the mics that you've listed) and making a table of pros and cons if it's TMI. That should do the trick. Maybe it's a video idea for @Podcastage or maybe he can reply here. I also heard he had a discord server full of audio enthusiasts (link in description box) so it can be your destination where you could get all the answers and people's experiences. Good luck with you singing career and your setup upgrade.

@gmarod6099 Год назад

Send me one too!!

@vlastimirpovolny 3 года назад

This is a nice review man!

@JeanClodVanShot 5 лет назад

Hey man! First of all thanks for the great content! But yeah, I have a question/suggestion: how to choose a proper mic for different types of voices? If you think that'd be a good idea, a video guide would be amazing!

@Rey7430 5 лет назад

hey Bandrew, can you please do a list of top 10 mics under $100..? the last one you did was two years ago and we've got so many new microphones since then.. ps: big fan of your work..love from India..

@WilliamXStudios 5 лет назад

Great vid bro!💯

@bwowzah 11 месяцев назад

Fantastic video, thank you for the review!

@Podcastage 11 месяцев назад

Thank you very much for watching and the kind words.

@Dewm_ 5 лет назад

I can barely afford any of these; though your reviews are just so much fun to watch.

@IshaanNigamOfficial 3 года назад

@IKTAJJ 5 лет назад

Thank you for an unbiased review ...

@Podcastage 5 лет назад

My absolute pleasure.

@jameslavolpe3272 5 лет назад

Love your videos

@razcarsey6635 11 месяцев назад

Just got mine today. I have it positioned a couple of inches away from my Violin. Loving the detail. To my ears, it offers a very accurate representation of the instrument. There's a lot to like about this.

@Podcastage 11 месяцев назад

That's awesome that it's working out well for you. Hope it makes years of great sounding recordings for you.

@yeyocota6176 4 месяца назад

I js got mines today too but there’s no sound going on i don’t know if it’s the cable or the mic please let me know if I’m doing something wrong🥲

@taekxm 3 месяца назад

@@yeyocota6176is the phantom power on? The 48volt button on ur interface needs to be on for condenser mics

@yeyocota6176 3 месяца назад

@@taekxm I didn’t know it needed an interface to use it 🥲

@JonathanLevinTKY 5 лет назад

This is the best mic for your voice yet.

@yasuh4550 5 лет назад

Nah

@maximyllion 3 года назад

he sounds pretty good on the neumann too

@kylegushue 5 лет назад

Great review.

@gelloyangsteryang6481 5 лет назад

u r a very talented guitarist my man

@Yellowswift3 4 года назад

I couldn't hear much at all in the way of keystrokes which was pleasantly surprising and as said, the spoken word was very clear.

@WilsonTeixeiraOficial 3 года назад

Great Channel! Thanks!

@jonsubs9998 5 лет назад

The tracks that come with Lewitt's band demo performance "The Palace" have the singer in 240 Pro and 440 Pure. I struggled choosing one and ended up preferring the 240. Anyone considering these mics should check out that multitrack.

@Podcastage 5 лет назад

That's amazing that they've released that.

@mRtUnBabY 2 года назад

Thanks and Recommended for all

@wearethefirehouse 4 года назад

Gosh dang it I like you. No fluff, no what's up RU-vid, just straight nerddom. Sincerely, your early 20's best friend from another life. Let's start a band. Idk.

@antoineinniss140 4 года назад

How much gain should I apply on my interface, that would make the lewitt sound great, minus the self noise you mentioned. I plan to use it for VO. Your expertise is really needed here, thanks

@AlecArmbruster 5 лет назад

I love this video but it made me realize that I forgot to bring pizza pronto. I apologize. Thanks for the reminder.

@BalamVic 5 лет назад

First like for you Andrew!!!!!

@floatinganarchychannel3204 2 года назад

beautiful review thanks a lot, my only worried mind is if it capture good sound also for classic guitar?

@thejonathandoan 4 года назад

You echoed my thoughts exactly, after watching several reviews of the Lewitt mics on the Booth Junkie channel. I love how open and articulate it is, the design is beautiful, and it's a great price, but the highs are just too pronounced and harsh for me.

@IshaanNigamOfficial 3 года назад

@heathersky8218 2 года назад

@@IshaanNigamOfficial hi! Can i ask which one did u end up choosing?

@IshaanNigamOfficial 2 года назад

@@heathersky8218 Lewitt LCT 240 Pro.

@heathersky8218 2 года назад

@@IshaanNigamOfficial thnx!! How is it may I ask

@IshaanNigamOfficial 2 года назад

@@heathersky8218 its an amazing microphone🌸

@InBoostWeTrust7MGTE 4 года назад

i liked this for the voice much better than the AT2035. LCT240 was brighter and crisper.

@randszzob8590 4 года назад

Hey Bandrew! I've got Pete`s pronto just like you wanted...where do you want me to put it? Oh, and the Lewitt is much clearer in the highs than the AT. Just add a little EQ to taste. The Lewitt is the better mic!

@favier9856 3 года назад

Bought this mic but I experienced popping and static sounds coming from studio monitors and headphones when turning on the gain knob for the mic. I returned it and returned my focusrite scarlett solo 3rd gen as well. I reordered them again and experienced the same issue again :( I have reduced my sample rate to 48khz and matched it on my sound settings. Still same issue. I reinstalled drivers and still same issue. Tried different DAW and still same issue. I am running xlr to trs balanced cables from studio monitors to the interface. Any thoughts??? All help appreciated!

@HarvinderSingh-yy8th 2 года назад

Good review. Pl. Also review JBL comercial CSSM 100 s

@WillJukedTheBox 4 года назад

Do the lct 540 subzero please. Really interested in that mic. I think you wrong about the electric guitar on this one. Sounded great, not muddy at all on my airpods. 🤷🏻‍♂️ pretty phenomenal sound for 150 dollars. 19db self noise sounds high in comparison to the 540’s 4db but realistically it shouldn’t be a problem, especially for voice overs. Sony c800g, the most expensive and probably most common pop and rap mic has an 18db self noise even with that big ass heat sink supposedly there to cool the tube and reduce noise 🙄

@top6ear 3 года назад

That's a brilliant idea to the 360 of the mic so many RU-vidrs don't position their microphone properly and a $500 microphone then sounds like garbage

@ontogeny6474 4 года назад

I sort of like bright and brash. This is the sort of mic that can cut through a mix with just a touch of eq if any.

@sufiamigos 4 года назад

u r amazing :)

@cmd_f5 7 месяцев назад

Interesting. It's definitely a little sharp to my ears, I can work with it but .... Meh I'll keep hunting. Man I would love a Pure Tube one of these days. It's kinda awesome :D Another great review

@Podcastage 7 месяцев назад

Thank you so much for watching and sharing your thoughts. I’m glad it was able to help you determine if it’s right for you.

@czdaniel1 5 лет назад

@2:10 *-- Oh Boy! A New Test! --* 2:10

5 лет назад

Test the shure pga181

@mixanyar2742 2 года назад

oh man you should test LCT 540 SUBZERO & 640 TS they are insane

@SdarotMaoreli1 5 лет назад

Awesome! Can you please review the Lewitt LCT 441 Flex? I just bought it.

@Podcastage 5 лет назад

There's so many buttons and features. Haha. That'd take so long to review. =) One day I will.

@illiamusic 4 года назад

I'm using AT 2020. Is this one worth buying, will I have much difference? Characteristics seem almost the same

@douglasascencio9140 5 лет назад

What self noise do you think is best for voice over? I'm thinking about the MXL 770X which has an equivalent self noise of 16db and was wondering what you'd think. Also if you could review this mic it would be awesome, there is like two videos about it and one is in Dutch haha. ALSO, GLAD TO SEE LEWITT ANSWERED YOU BACK!! :D

@Podcastage 5 лет назад

I think 16dBA is acceptable. I suppose it would really come down to what your client's project requirements are. For youtube voice over, then absolutely that would be sufficient.

@douglasascencio9140 5 лет назад

@@Podcastage excellent. thanks a lot :)

@jessejonathandavid8374 3 года назад

Hi bro i need your help. The mic holding clip that comes with the mic broke. I just want your help and suggestion if this mic can fit in any universal shock mount or will it fit into the specific mount that comes for 240. Also please let me know the diameter of this mic so that i can see for other options too. Thanks. Reply awaited.

@salmon6921 3 года назад

hey there loved the review im thinking of getting this mic but i was just wondering what boom arm that u have connected to it and if u can can u send the amzon link please and thank you

@arturocampi 5 лет назад

"Please bring Pizza pronto" Que grande ste men

@antoineinniss5586 3 года назад

hey Bandrew, how and where do I get the shock mount for this LCT 240

@amayaman4102 4 года назад

Which mic is best for a deeper and base voice?.... Something like ed, James Arthur

@brownie9434 5 лет назад

Did you get a new camera? The bokeh in the background looks great!

@Podcastage 5 лет назад

Nope. Same camera and same lens as the last 6 months or so.

@joshuaharrover9580 Год назад

Do you think this would be a good option for a person with a deeper voice?

@polpo205 4 года назад

What rod did you use to support the microphone?

@OFEKDDLOVER 3 года назад

Is this mic better than AT2020? (for singing)

@andreacesca7658 3 года назад

Hey, how would you review some sterling microphone? Like the 156.

@balintt3571 4 года назад

Hey! What mic stand hooks up with the mic?

@Alexandra-Rex 5 лет назад

I literally saw your review of the 440 a few hours ago. Also, maybe use manual focus next time :P I am wondering though, 440 or SM7B.

@Podcastage 5 лет назад

Haha. I don’t know what the hell was happening with it this video. I’ve never had that issue before!

@jabnls Год назад

You are the man. You just saved me one $110 Plus tax. Amazon is selling the Lewis with that Kick-Ass shock mount for 110 from 200 right now. I hate my 2035 shock mount because it's scratches up the mic and wanted that shock mount. Now I know just to look for the shock mount.. *****any suggestions for the 2035 shock mound? I'm never using the one that it comes with again

@filmtush 3 года назад

Lct 240 pro is a great choice. But I don't know if it's durable.

@Louisjcx 4 месяца назад

Would you consider this mic for vocalists who sing high vocal ranges?

@eeentertainment7410 5 лет назад

Good day sir can you review the Boya BY-M1000 if you have a chance? Thank you in advance. . . =)

@jonasmortensen2143 4 года назад

Nice review ;) The lack of body on the acoustic guitar may be because of your mic placement. It doesn't seem ideal ;)

@Visible_to_anyone37 3 года назад

Which mic is better, this mic or Blue Spark SL?

@Vertshark 5 лет назад

Rubber bracelets are the new stickers! Kill it with FIRE!

@Maorio 3 года назад

@LEWITT does the case made of real leather or fake leather? Please tell me it isnt real leather.

@antyvirusuk8056 5 лет назад

i noticed the trebble comes out more at 90 degrees off axis

@chtojeetovsezanyali 4 года назад

is it big difference between 2020 and 2035? thx!

@FASSPEEEDMUSIC 7 месяцев назад

Lewitt LCT240 pro vs MXL 770 which is best for rap vocals?

@HoangTuBia Год назад

this one with Behringer TM1 which one better? thanks

@rohmannn3291 5 лет назад

Hey man, Have you tried alctron mc001. it under $100 and the quality is pretty awesome.

@BukanIbuMu 4 года назад

Yes please

@kemsn Год назад

why you did not use the spider?

@Monotheist123 2 года назад

This is same as Taff Studio LGT 240 ?

@lazywild 5 лет назад

can you test the akg c3000, please ?

@amitojha9 3 года назад

Sir, can you do a Lewitt LCT140 review

@badmiddens 5 лет назад

well, you can freaking play a guitar, that's for sure. btw, tell me if I'm wrong in your opinion, but as cool as the pop filter is, It seems to me that placing the pop filter damn near against the mic does virtually no good. thanks again for another great vid.

@Podcastage 5 лет назад

@badmiddens 5 лет назад

@@Podcastage Oh no, sorry, I wasn't clear. That wind screen is something I also pop over my NT1 because I like how it takes a tiny edge off. I'm talking about the wee little snap on pop sheilds that Lewitt mics come with.

@QuranLiveRecitation 4 года назад

Hey Brandey, why didn't you tested this mic with the 2i2?

@Podcastage 4 года назад

The 2i2 and 18i20 have the exact same performance. Same preamps. Sams converters. The only difference is the 18i20 rack mount has 1dB more noise due to the main power supply. So the sound you're hearing should be the exact same as you'd get on the 2i2.

@JohnBraman413 4 года назад

have you check out this low budget mic? TONOR TC-777

@mprater86 5 лет назад

On the guitars I hear a woofyness, if that makes sense. Like, I would cut at 120hz

@wtulin1970 5 лет назад

Well, you can sure play a guitar, damn. Do you think I'm wrong in thinking that a pop filter designed to fit snug against the mic is kind of worthless? All these Lewitt mics sound a bit too crispy for me. In that price range, I still recommend to new narrators the 2035. Such a solid little beast. Thanks for another great vid.

@Podcastage 5 лет назад

I hope I didn’t call it a pop filter. It’s a windscreen which is a lot thicker and denser foam and Is intended to absorb the wind to avoid it hitting the diaphragm. Not as effective as a pop filter at rejecting plosives but still does a somewhat nice job here because it’s so thick and dense. And it takes care of some of the high end. They are definitely crispy, which depending on your definition, I don’t think is inherently bad. If it’s bright/crispy, but smooth, I think it’s perfectly fine and it’d come down more towards preference.

@wtulin1970 5 лет назад

@@Podcastage Oh no, I didn't explain properly. No, I put one of those windscreens on my NT1 for the same reason, just because I like the wee little edge taken off. No I'm referring to those silly little pop filters that Lewitt mics come with that snap right onto the grill. good design concept but do they do the job, compared to a pop filter a couple inches away from the diaphragm?

@Podcastage 5 лет назад

Biggest Little Audio House oh! I think it depends on the pop filter. It certainly won’t be as effective as of it was 6” off the mic. But it might still be fine, but not as good as it it were farther away.

@wtulin1970 5 лет назад

@@Podcastage Indeed. so, like Chernobyl... "Not great, but not terrible..." :)

@IshaanNigamOfficial 3 года назад

How good is this mic when it comes to room noise cancellation keep in mind, one do not have an acoustic treatment.

@swaghilash 2 года назад

It has been a year and I found out commenting on a lot of places and choosing the 240 PRO. is it good in room cancellation?

@EyeMusicStudio Год назад

LEWITT can you please sponsor a condenser microphone for me. I started a newly home studio and lack of studio gears😔

@sirnigelcogs 5 лет назад

It's so sibilant. The AT2035 isn't nearly as sibilant, so that would be my preference.

@Podcastage 5 лет назад

Yeah. The 2035 is more nasally so depending on preference that’ll make it very easy to decide. Both are easily solvable in post. Just depends which you’d want to fix in post or if you think nasaliness is something that needs to be fixed.

@randszzob8590 5 лет назад

@@Podcastage For me, the Lewitt is the clear winner. It is more detailed than the AT, which I think is the grainy one. Listen to the quality of the treble, not the amount. Buy the Lewitt and use a good EQ = job done! Thanks for the clear review!

@yasuh4550 5 лет назад

Goodreview bandrew have you been keeping up with PewDiePie's Minecraft series?

@AshesBe 2 года назад

this Lewitt 240 or Aston element???

@LCTRgames 5 лет назад

WAIT... so stickers 'bad'...wrist bands 'good'?

@vibin3272 3 года назад

Plzz review boya m1000 microphone

@artysanmobile 4 года назад

Looked way better on paper than it sounds.

@SpointLV 5 лет назад

Do AT 4047

@WeAreMovieMakers 5 лет назад

Probably should be noted that these mics have a California Prop 65 warning on them.

@xHadesStamps 4 года назад

Good to know. That's the cancer warning, right?

@israelc0605 3 года назад

Everything has some kind of warning these days. The probability of a person dying from cancer because he or she bought this mic it’s almost zero. It’s much likely that someone will die from cardiovascular diseases or diabetes than cancer.

@Davidplex 5 лет назад

What would you recommend that mic for (commentary, podcasts, etc)?

@Podcastage 5 лет назад

Could absolutely be used for music, voice, etc. at the $150 price it’s compelling. Not the best at Bg noise rejection so probably not the best for gaming or recording in noisier environments or completely untreated rooms.

@Davidplex 5 лет назад

@@Podcastage Oh, ok.

@egegulkaya2525 3 года назад

at2035 or this ? @@Podcastage

@yotam6x7 5 лет назад

Do you think this mic would be good for piano recording in a stereo pair?

@Podcastage 5 лет назад

I’ll start by saying this. I’ve never mic’d a piano. With that being said, I’d imagine you would want more neutral microphone. Also I don’t think that that graininess in the upper frequencies would be as forgivable on a piano. I could be wrong on all fronts though because as I mentioned I have never miced up a piano.

@01dukester 4 года назад

@@Podcastage try 040 matched sdc on piano a pair $189. lewitts just sound fantastic

@MrHamit64 4 года назад

Wow 142 DB SPL. This thing can stand a jet engine. Zoom says with their H5 XY mics that can handle 140 DB that 140 is a jet at less than 200 feet I think it is away from the mics. Look at the page.

@m.rhiphopi8151 11 месяцев назад

Hi sir, I want to buy one mic for vocal hip hop between at 2020 se x1a 240 pro which one to buy?

@Podcastage 11 месяцев назад

I have not recorded hip-hop vocals and I do not record hip-hop vocals, so I don't know what the criteria or desired sound really is. I have not used the X1a so I am unable to comment on that mic. The LCT240 is the brighter of the two mics between the AT2020 and LCT240, so it depends on if you want that added clarity or not. I can't tell you which one you will like the sound of better though, you get to decide that and that's the fun of it. Sorry I can't provide you with an absolute answer on this stuff, there's a lot of preference involved in it.

@razcarsey6635 Год назад

1:32 Strange... the frequency response chart you show is now different on Lewitt's website. What you show here looks identical to the 440. Lewitt is now showing the 240 to have a much steeper drop below 200hz.

@Podcastage Год назад

That is very strange. Maybe they updated the microphone? I'm not sure. But that would make a lot more sense that it has a steeper drop in the low-end because it is not the beefiest sounding of mics. Thanks for pointing that out, it's very interesting.