The LCT 1040 puts the power of sonic sculpting directly in your hands, much like a painter wielding their colour palette to create the perfect masterpiece. This remarkable microphone emerged from extensive collaboration with Grammy award-winning engineers and producers, who tested prototypes in their world-class studios under real recording conditions. The global audio community provided invaluable feedback�ranging from enthusiastic praise to brutally honest critiques�that helped refine this exceptional instrument to perfection.
At its core, the LCT 1040 offers an impressive range of 100% analogue tube characteristics, from crystal-clear tones to warm, dark, and saturated sounds that suit every recording application. From delicate violin passages to powerful rock vocals, these meticulously crafted tube tones cover the full spectrum of studio work. The blendable FET circuit adds another dimension, providing extra punch and precision that can be dialled in via the Circuit control to perfectly complement any voice or instrument.
Practical studio workflow receives careful attention with the LCT 1040's remote control system. Simply position the microphone in the recording room, detach the remote from the PSU, and connect via standard 3-pin XLR cable to adjust all settings from your monitoring position. The seamless polar pattern control allows precise directivity adjustment, while you can freely define the microphone's front orientation to suit your specific recording scenario. Two XLR outputs with Neutrik connectors provide maximum flexibility�the Mix output combines tube and FET circuits according to your Circuit control setting, whilst the FET output delivers pure FET signal independently.
The integrated high-performance magnetic pop filter features a double-layer design that seamlessly integrates with the shock mount system. This thoughtful engineering protects the capsule from unwanted plosives and moisture, ensuring clean recordings across all vocal styles and genres whilst maintaining the microphone's elegant aesthetic.
- Studio centrepiece - adapt to any sound source
- 4 all-analog tube characteristics - Clear, Warm, Dark, and Saturated
- Developed in close cooperation with Grammy-winning studio professionals
- Detachable remote control for unrivalled workflow
- Blendable FET circuit and seamless polar pattern control
- Tweak all settings via remote control
- Seamless polar pattern control
- Two XLR outputs for full flexibility in post production
- Acoustic perfection with a custom gold-sputtered 1" true condenser capsule
- Shock mount with carbon fibre elements and quick release mechanism
- Dual-layer magnetic pop filter for clean recordings
- Condenser, externally polarised
- Pressure gradient transducer
- 20 - 20.000 Hz frequency response
- 17.2 mV/Pa, -35.3 dBV/Pa sensitivity
- 137 dBSPL, 0 dB attenuation
- 84 dB (A) FET, 81 dB (A) tube signal to noise ratio
- 127 dB (A) Dynamic range



