Capture every detail.LCT 540 S

  • 1" true condenser studio microphone
  • Self-noise below the threshold of human hearing 
  • Ideal for extreme processing
  • Low-cut filters and attenuation
  • Cardioid polar pattern
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LCT 540 S

Experience a whole new level of musical detail.

Our unique approach towards electronics and capsule design makes the microphone better than human hearing. With the LCT 540 S, we set a new benchmark in terms of capturing fine-grained details of your recording source. Record details of your voice and instruments that usually wouldn’t even be audible. Make every detail count.

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Self-noise values below the threshold of 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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Fit for extreme processing.

With its cutting-edge circuit and capsule design, the LCT 540 S  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 S is fit for extreme processing.

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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 S 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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Perfect Match Technology

Perfect match technology.

Every single LCT 540 S undergoes a series of measurements followed by adjustment of the polarization voltage to achieve the same sensitivity in every LCT 540 S we will ever produce. This way, you can form a pair when you buy another one later on. 

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Specifications

Type

Condenser, externally polarized

Acoustical operating principle

Pressure gradient transducer, externally polarized

Transducer Ø

25.4 mm, 1 in

Diaphragm

3 micron gold sputtered Mylar

Polar pattern

Cardioid

Frequency range

20 ... 20,000 Hz

Sensitivity

41 mV/Pa, -28 dBV/Pa

Self-noise

4 dB (A)

Max. SPL for 0.5 % THD

136 dBSPL, 0 dB attenuation

Signal / noise ratio

90 dB (A)

Dynamic range

132 dB (A)

Attenuation

 0 dB
-6 dB
-12 dB

Low-cut filter

linear 
80 Hz (6 dB/oct)
160 Hz (6 dB/oct)

Internal impedance

68 Ω

Supply voltage

48 V ± 4 V

Current consumption

3.6 mA 

Microphone enclosure

Zinc die cast

Connector

Gold-plated 3-pin XLR

Microphone dimensions

158 x 52 x 36 mm, 6.22 x 2.04 x 1.42 in

Microphone net weight

371 g, 13.1 oz

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Microphones measured according to: IEC 60268-4 | Phantom power according to: IEC 61938 | Noise measurement according to: IEC 60268-1

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