LCT 440 PURE

• Attach your microphone via a mount or shock mount to a stable microphone stand.
• Connect your microphone with an audio interface or preamp using a 3-pin XLR cable.
• If you are using a condenser microphone, turn on 48 V phantom power on your audio interface or preamp.

When activating phantom power, a sound can be audible - this is perfectly normal.

You can mute the microphone channel before turning on phantom power to avoid this sound.

For vocal recordings, keep a distance between 15-30 cm relative to the microphone (approx. 15 cm). 

At this distance, the room acoustics are not overly prominent and you receive a full-sounding and dry vocal recording.

The cardioid polar pattern is the most commonly used polar pattern for vocal recordings.

Use a pop filter to reduce plosives.

Always use a pop filter for vocal recording to protect the capsule from excessive moisture.

It will ensure to maintain the longevity of your microphone and retain the high sensitivity of the microphone.

An easy and very common way to record acoustic guitar using only one microphone is to place it 20-30 cm away from the instrument.

Point your microphone towards the area where the neck and body meet and you'll achieve a balanced sound. 

If you want to record your guitar in stereo and learn about different techniques, visit our blog.

• Before switching off the microphone or disconnecting the cables, mute the volume of connected equipment.
• Do not apply extensive force when disconnecting a cable, always use the connector and don't pull the cable.
• Microphones that are not in use should not remain on the stand gathering dust or being unnecessarily exposed to humidity. Unmount it from the shock mount and put it into supplied transport bag or similar storage.
• Do not attempt to modify or fix the microphone as it would void your product warranty.
• The casing of the microphone can be cleaned easily using a wet cloth. 

If you want to learn how to disinfect your microphone, watch the video below. 

All products manufactured by LEWITT GmbH feature a limited two-year warranty. This two-year warranty is specific to the date of purchase as shown on your purchase receipt.

LEWITT GmbH shall satisfy the warranty obligations by remedying any material or manufacturing faults free of charge at LEWITT's discretion either by repair or by exchanging individual parts or the entire appliance. Any defective parts removed from a product during the course of a warranty claim shall become the property of LEWITT GmbH.

While under warranty period, defective products may be returned to the authorized LEWITT dealer together with original proof of purchase. To avoid any damages in transit, please use the original packaging if available. Please do not send your product to LEWITT GmbH directly as it will not be serviced. Freight charges have to be covered by the owner of the product.

The following cases are not covered by the above warranty:

• minor deviations or faults in the quality of a product which do not affect the product's value or fitness for its intended purpose
• any accessories supplied with the product
• rechargeable and disposable batteries (these products have a shorter service life, the length of which also depends on the frequency of use)
• faults resulting from improper use (e.g. operating errors, mechanical damage, incorrect operating voltage)

Proper use for the purposes of this warranty is defined as use of the product under the conditions stated in the instructions for use.

• faults due to wear and tear
• any modification of LEWITT products effected by you or a third party, unless LEWITT has given its prior written consent to the nature and extent of the modification

You just bought a new microphone. Your inspiration strikes, but there’s no mic stand in sight? Don’t worry; we got you covered. 

• Lift the lid and take everything out.
• Turn the lid until it matches the cutouts. 
• Insert the XLR cable, connect the microphone, and close the lid. 
• Turn the box upright, and you’re good to go. 
• Reverse the cable and microphone position to build a higher stand.

Oh, and btw, the leaflets inside indicate the recommended distance for vocal recordings.

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