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Philip Stempel
Hi, I'm Philip, a Senior Marketing Manager at the LEWITT headquarters in Vienna. Music and the internet have been my passion for as long as I can remember, so working at LEWITT combines the two topics very well. I like death metal, boom bap hip hop, and jazzy drum'n'bass.
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Microphone self-noise
Have you ever read through microphone specifications? Then you will encounter the “Equivalent noise level” measurement, sometimes called self-noise. In this…
What is a noise gate? And what's an expander?
If there is one thing you don't want in your recordings, it is noise. There are a few things that can help with that. One of them is using a noise gate. Let's…
How to record vocals at home
Do you want to record vocals at home? Are you unsure how to get started or how to achieve great results? Then you have come to the right place. We are a company…
How to prevent clipping in your audio signal
Nothing ruins a good recording more than clipping. You performed great, sang your heart out, or played the riff just the right way, and you are super happy…
What is a cardioid polar pattern?
If you have ever used a microphone, chances are high that it was a cardioid polar pattern microphone. It is the most used polar pattern in microphones. But what…
What is phantom power and why does my microphone need it?
You may have heard about "phantom power" in the context of microphones and audio interfaces. Phantom power is essential for condenser microphones to work. This…
Best audio related podcasts
Are you looking for audio related podcasts? We have made a list of the favorite podcasts from our colleagues and partners. Please enjoy the list. If you know…
LEWITT award list
At LEWITT, we are committed to designing products that make it easy for you to express yourself with exceptional sound. We focus on user needs and modern…
What is Record-Ready sound?
Using the right microphone is crucial for capturing great recordings and performances. The right microphone can instantly lift the artist's mood, giving the…
What is ASIO?
Having a great recording session starts with an optimal audio interface setup. Have you ever tried to record with high latency? It’s the worst. On a Windows…
What does a cloudlifter do?
If you are interested in using dynamic microphones, especially broadcast microphones, I’m sure you have come across the topic of cloudlifters or inline signal…
PURE TUBE sound comparisons
Naturally, you want to know how the PURE TUBE microphone compares to other microphones. We always strive to make our microphone sound unique, and we don't want…
What does a low cut filter do?
A low cut filter (aka high pass filter) reduces lower frequencies in your audio signal by a set amount. This means that it lowers the volume of your audio…
What is a PAD in microphones?
PAD stands for passive attenuation device. "Passive" means it does not need external power. "Attenuation" means the signal gets lowered by a certain amount.…