1" true condenser studio microphoneLCT 540 SUBZERO

Incredibly detailed sound on vocals and instruments
Self-noise below the threshold of human hearing
Ideal for extreme processing
Outstanding dynamic range
Cardioid polar pattern

Win this mic.

Your mic for ultra-detailed studio recordings.

Rediscover your instrument and voice on a whole new level of musical detail. With the LCT 540 SUBZERO, we set a new benchmark in terms of capturing fine-grained details of your recording source. Our unique approach towards electronics and capsule design makes the microphone better than human hearing.

Record details of your voice and instruments that usually wouldn’t even be audible. Make every detail count.

Detailed sound on vocals and instruments

Experience a whole new level of musical detail.

The LCT 540 SUBZERO reveals unheard dimensions of musical detail. You can create ultra-resolution sonic images of your vocals and instruments. Make even the subtlest nuances sound crystal clear. Produce vibrant recordings and rediscover sound with depth and musicality.

Every single part is meticulously calibrated pushing this microphone to be even better than human hearing.

Self-noise values below the threshold of human hearing

How is this mic better than human hearing?

Our hearing threshold is very frequency-dependent. It is less sensitive towards low and very high frequencies and most sensitive around 2 – 5 kHz. With our specific and unique approach towards circuit and capsule design, we were able to realize self-noise that'll stay below the threshold of hearing across the entire frequency spectrum.

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LCT 540 SUBZERO graph better than human hearing

Fit for extreme processing

Even the subtlest nuances sound crystal clear.

With its cutting-edge circuit and capsule design, the LCT 540 SUBZERO features an impressive dynamic range of 132 dB to capture everything from loud to subtle. You won’t hear the self-noise of the mic even after heavily compressing the signal.

Material recorded with the LCT 540 SUBZERO is fit for extreme processing.

Yes, we like science

We had to elevate measurement to a new level.

To measure the self-noise of the LCT 540 SUBZERO, we built a unique device. It's ten times more massive than conventional ones, weighing over 4500 kg or 9900 lbs in total. This amount of mass will dampen frequencies up to a 1/10,000th of their sound pressure. The frequency range from 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz is dampened by 60 dB, up to 80 dB on the higher frequencies.

Cardioid pattern

Ideal for vocals and instruments.

A cardioid polar pattern picks up sound coming from the front of the mic. This makes it perfect to focus on a single instrument or your vocals in your studio.

Reviews

Audio Media International

“Overall its technical ability is sublime; it sounds warm, clear (not yet clinical), smooth and dynamic. I would look forward to further using a pair for a live classical recording - lessening the need for noise reduction tools in the mix stage. Thank you to LEWITT for pushing innovations and setting new benchmarks for microphone manufacturing.”

Ross Simpson

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Musicradar.com

“This cardioid condenser shows its quality right away, sitting effortlessly next to a mic more than twice its price across a range of sources. For vocal work it ticks all the boxes, possessing great clarity along with an easily worked proximity buildup, a smooth high end and all the low-end richness you need for voiceovers or in-your-face breathy vocals. The condenser mic HF lift is subtle and free from phasey peaks, keeping sibilance natural and easily controlled.”

Robbie Stamp

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Recording Magazine

“It’s not too crisp, has zero muddiness, and is best described as detailed, full, and musically honest. [...] Also, due to its clean nature, the LCT 540 SUBZERO makes not only an incredibly detailed vocal mic, but also a great closeup/intimate mic on the quietest of sources.”

Paul Vnuk Jr.

Sound on Sound

“Given that it is a mid-priced mic with a somewhat lower price tag than I expected from its performance, the LCT 540 SUBZERO represents extremely good value and is capable of taking on a wide range of recording tasks.”

Paul White

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