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Post by Deleted on Apr 27, 2021 11:26:49 GMT -6
On my travels I've come across Lewitt mic's quite a few times, the LCT 840 / 940 especially seem rather interesting. From the very small amount of information I've been able to obtain they both do several things very well. Great HF response (nothing shrill or harsh), good bass control (nothing too boomy) and are relatively flat / responsive. The Lewitt' technically seem as good as <insert mic here>..
Although I've yet to come across a solid example, like in a mix or something to showcase their strengths. Like Vincents RMS269 example under some obviously great compression which brings out the real flavour of the mic.. Sounds relatively "Hi-Fi" also, very impressed.
Anyone come across these, thoughts, comments? If Lewitt sees this (doubtful but I'll ask anyway), any chance of getting a demo? Difficult and probably hard to do in our current climate but I'll ask anyway.
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Post by chessparov on Apr 27, 2021 12:25:07 GMT -6
If you're recording any sibilant singers (like me)... I much prefer either the 840. Or the 940 set/dialed on "Tube". Otherwise very fine microphones. Alan Parsons a fan of the 940-among others in their line. Chris
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Post by plinker on Apr 27, 2021 12:42:12 GMT -6
What applications are you interested in?
The Lewitts are excellent!
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Post by Deleted on Apr 27, 2021 12:46:43 GMT -6
What applications are you interested in? The Lewitts are excellent! Mainly vocals (maybe some acoustic if it adds anything), I have transformer based LDC's / SDC's and dynamics of several makes for most applications. Unfortunately my toob has gone kaput..
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Post by chessparov on Apr 27, 2021 13:01:45 GMT -6
If you do get interested in the 940... FWIW I'd also shoot out the Lauten Atlantis, and SE Gemini II.
I know on my voice Adam @ Chandler could dial in the TG, to make it sound just like a classic old tube mic. I remember Ragan didn't think it agreed with his voice (like me and most 251 styles).
Some of the more interesting under $2K mics. Chris
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Post by plinker on Apr 27, 2021 13:14:08 GMT -6
I've heard many examples of the 840, and they all sound excellent. The only thing holding me back is the looks of the 840 -- gotta get rid of the "toob-in-the-window". Otherwise, Bob Horn seems to like them...all!: www.echobarstudios.com/studios.html
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Post by Deleted on Apr 27, 2021 13:19:18 GMT -6
I've heard many examples of the 840, and they all sound excellent. The only thing holding me back is the looks of the 840 -- gotta get rid of the "toob-in-the-window". Otherwise, Bob Horn seems to like them...all!: www.echobarstudios.com/studios.htmlNowt wrong with a bit of micro-bling ..
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Post by plinker on Apr 27, 2021 13:42:58 GMT -6
I've heard many examples of the 840, and they all sound excellent. The only thing holding me back is the looks of the 840 -- gotta get rid of the "toob-in-the-window". Otherwise, Bob Horn seems to like them...all!: www.echobarstudios.com/studios.htmlNowt wrong with a bit of micro-bling .. Hmmmm...nothing necessarily right about it either
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Post by svart on Apr 27, 2021 14:23:29 GMT -6
I have the lewitt 550. Not a tube mic but an excellent mic in any case.
Based on that I'd suggest trying lewitt's tube offerings.
I did try to low-ball someone selling one once but they didn't bite.
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Post by Martin John Butler on Apr 27, 2021 15:09:13 GMT -6
My buddy did some tracks on his last album with the Lewitt 640. It sounded like an old AKG 414, only the bottom was better. I recommend that mic all the time when people need pro bang for the buck.
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Post by plinker on Apr 27, 2021 15:21:01 GMT -6
My buddy did some tracks on his last album with the Lewitt 640. It sounded like an old AKG 414, only the bottom was better. I recommend that mic all the time when people need pro bang for the buck.
Yeah! That's how I would describe it as well.
And they've upgraded it now to the 640TS -- dual outputs.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 27, 2021 15:46:55 GMT -6
Interesting, most have split opinions on mid tier (or lower) mics but it seems the Lewitt mic's are generally held in high regard. Might have to give one of their flagship offerings a go.. Thanks everyone.
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Post by mrholmes on Apr 27, 2021 16:29:33 GMT -6
Interesting, most have split opinions on mid tier (or lower) mics but it seems the Lewitt mic's are generally held in high regard. Might have to give one of their flagship offerings a go.. Thanks everyone. Not in my book. I bought a KM184 again because of this brand. But I never tried the LDCs...
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Post by Deleted on Apr 27, 2021 17:50:18 GMT -6
Interesting, most have split opinions on mid tier (or lower) mics but it seems the Lewitt mic's are generally held in high regard. Might have to give one of their flagship offerings a go.. Thanks everyone. Not in my book. I bought a KM184 again because of this brand. But I never tried the LDCs... Appreciate the feedback and that's a shame, after setting up my new studio / sorting out instruments and drum kits I essentially have $1500.00 left and no more. Some decent samples to ease one's mind so I can avoid sale / losses would be nice.. That's the issue, unknown entities are a risk.
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Post by chessparov on Apr 27, 2021 18:28:36 GMT -6
Hmm... You may want to check out Alan Parsons remarks then. Chris
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Post by Deleted on Apr 27, 2021 21:09:01 GMT -6
Hmm... You may want to check out Alan Parsons remarks then. Chris I shall, sorry to flip up and down like a yo-yo but buying mic's I thought I'd like has cost me pretty penny before ..
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Post by ab101 on Apr 27, 2021 21:12:52 GMT -6
Hmm... You may want to check out Alan Parsons remarks then. Chris I shall, sorry to flip up and down like a yo-yo but buying mic's I thought I'd like has cost me pretty penny before .. That is because Audioscape does not manufacture microphones! Once that happens, it all changes. Seriously, there are good manufacturers out there trying to provide good values to people. And good capsule makers, etc.
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Post by chessparov on Apr 27, 2021 23:15:12 GMT -6
A bit left field, but I've always liked the tone of the AT4060. That and the 4050, are my faves of the 40 Series.
Usually ones in excellent condition, can be found under $1300.
Just a thought... Chris
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Post by mrholmes on Apr 28, 2021 3:36:25 GMT -6
Not in my book. I bought a KM184 again because of this brand. But I never tried the LDCs... Appreciate the feedback and that's a shame, after setting up my new studio / sorting out instruments and drum kits I essentially have $1500.00 left and no more. Some decent samples to ease one's mind so I can avoid sale / losses would be nice.. That's the issue, unknown entities are a risk.
First I am not professional AE. Primary I play and teach guitar.
For the last 16 years I also do a little Studio Works - mainly for fun.
The Lewitt LCT 040 SDC sounded not great to my ears. They had a harsh air band and very poor dynamics.
I am an ADD head.
We had a long conversation on RGO and Pros convinced me that a great sound is not to have using china mics.
I knew the KM 140 in the past and I had to rebuy them. I expected the KM140 sound by an 90,00 bucks SDC....
Some say the air band of the KM140 is too harsh for them -
IME I can solve this easily going 30° off axis, and it sounds nice and sweet with a solid bottom end on any acoustic guitar.
I also tried the Rdoe NT5 - horrible. I tried the Octava Mk 012 two times - and sold them two times - muddy and dark.
Never tried the 3u-audio SDC.
Some say they are very good.
In the end I bought the KM184 again, but easy for me.
I live in Berlin Germany and I know someone working @neumann.
For the rest 1500 bucks is not a lot, you may want to see this?
I was surprised myself, but it was RGO again which showed me this:
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Post by ericn on Apr 28, 2021 8:00:46 GMT -6
A bit left field, but I've always liked the tone of the AT4060. That and the 4050, are my faves of the 40 Series. Usually ones in excellent condition, can be found under $1300. Just a thought... Chris 4060 is a hell of a mic, it’s just not the flavor of the moment.
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Post by ab101 on Apr 28, 2021 9:51:56 GMT -6
A bit left field, but I've always liked the tone of the AT4060. That and the 4050, are my faves of the 40 Series. Usually ones in excellent condition, can be found under $1300. Just a thought... Chris 4060 is a hell of a mic, it’s just not the flavor of the moment. And this is where people need to be careful of boards. Boards tend to show flows of popularity. But just because an item is not mentioned a lot on audio boards, does not mean that it is not great. I have experience with the 4050 and with tons of vocal mics, my best vocal recording was with a 4050, tascam tsr-8, mackie mixer - orban compressor limiter de-esser, and the like. Maybe it was the way I drove it into the ampex 456 tape? Who knows - it was too long ago. I used most things that would not commonly be associated with the most awesome vocal recording. But there was something magical that happened - and it had a silky sound that I have never been able to repeat. And a lot of credit goes to the singer! Now, what if I had the 4060, maybe it would have been better, hard to say. And I have to say, I think my vanguard V13 would have been awesome for that recording, but of course, I do not know for sure. Since then I have tried a Soundelux 251, Bock 95s, Bock e49, Upton 251, Tele 251 re-issue, Flea 47, Wunder CM7, AEA r44, Aea a-440, Neumann M147s, Pearlmans, Gefell UM70s, etc - but yet I could never repeat that sound that night with the AT 4050. (Maybe it was that the orban 424a is under-rated too! I know it is not popular anymore - but for tracking to tape- a little touch was really nice.)
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Post by Deleted on Apr 28, 2021 10:26:50 GMT -6
4060 is a hell of a mic, it’s just not the flavor of the moment. And this is where people need to be careful of boards. Board tend to show flows of popularity. But just because an item is not mentioned a lot on audio boards, does not mean that it is not great. I have experience with the 4050 and with tons of vocal mics, my best vocal recording was with a 4050, tascam tsr-8, mackie mixer - orban compressor limiter de-esser, and the like. Maybe it was the way I drove it into the ampex 456 tape? Who knows - it was too long ago. I used most things that would not commonly be associated with the most awesome vocal recording. But there was something magical that happened - and it had a silky sound that I have never been able to repeat. And a lot of credit goes to the singer! Now, what if I had the 4060, maybe it would have been better, hard to say. And I have to say, I think my vanguard V13 would have been awesome for that recording, but of course, I do not know for sure. Since then I have tried a Soundelux 251, Bock 95s, Bock e49, Upton 251, Tele 251 re-issue, Flea 47, Wunder CM7, AEA r44, Aea a-440, Pearlmans, etc - but yet I could never repeat that sound that night with the AT 4050. (Maybe it was that the orban 424a is under-rated too! I now it is not popular anymore - but for tracking to tape- a little touch was really nice.) Nope Audio-Technica's mid range are excellent microphones, I've used quite a few for the pop genre and have a set for drum mic'ing.. They are modern sounding though, that's not specifically to everyone's liking but I have heard some genuinely impressive vocals come from them. That's the thing, even high-end mic's can be a risk. I've come across the AT5040 and on instruments it's probably the best microphone I've ever heard, although it's primarily touted as a vocal mic and whilst the high fidelity really does impress it was also too accurate and very sibilant. Some times a good ol' mid range workhorse mic is exactly what you need.. Although personally I still want something toob, I have a few "high end" do it all's already. Edit: Has anyone come across the 4047? It seems to get a lot of praise.
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Post by chessparov on Apr 28, 2021 16:18:58 GMT -6
UT 47FET aces it on my voice. So does Heiserman H47 FET and Bock iFET.
Haven't tried the Lawson yet, and they recently raised their price a couple hundred. Chris
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Post by Guitar on Apr 28, 2021 16:41:18 GMT -6
AT4047 is a little too "fat" for me on most things, but it's pretty good. I ended up selling mine. I'd like to try an AT4050 when I can.
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Post by chessparov on Apr 28, 2021 16:44:31 GMT -6
Another Alan Parsons connection... AT helped develop it, with his involvement IIRC. Like Phil Ramone and the 4033. Chris
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