Product Comparison: Lewitt LCT 640 TS vs AKG C414 XLII

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Lewitt LCT 640 TS Multi-Pattern Condenser Microphone

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AKG C414 XLII Vocal Condenser Microphone

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General Specifications

Brand

Lewitt

AKG

Model

LCT 640 TS

C414 XLII

Origin

China

Austria

About the Product

The LCT 640 TS works as a traditional multi-pattern microphone, a stereo microphone, and a mic that can change the polar pattern after the fact with its Dual Output Mode. The 1" true condenser capsule and high-end specifications guarantee precise recordings.

The AKG C414XL II Condenser Microphone is a world class microphone for studio recording, broadcasts and live performances, offering five selectable polar patterns to ensure perfect sonic performance in any application.

Key Specs

Microphone Type

Condenser

Polar Pattern

Cardioid, Omnidirectional, Supercardioid, Figure-of-Eight, Wide Cardioid

Cardioid, Figure-of-Eight, Hypercardioid, Omnidirectional, Wide Cardioid

Minimum Frequency Response

20 Hz

Maximum Frequency Response

20 kHz

What customers say about "Key Specs"

Lewitt LCT 640 TS Multi-Pattern Condenser Microphone

This microphone is really sturdy and built to last.
The sound quality is great, the condenser feature is great.
Very easy to use and produces great quality recordings.
Easy to set up, use and is very robust.
Nice clear recordings with good depth of tone. Well made and solid.

AKG C414 XLII Vocal Condenser Microphone

Crystal clear quality, great build and tons of adjustability! AKG is top notch.
This Mic was pretty easy to use and understand right out of the box.
This mic is really very good quality for vocal recording.
It sounds awesome. It's clear, clean and crisp.
This is a very good microphone. I use it for vocals, instruments.

Size & Weight

Height

6.22 in.

6.3 in.

Width

2.04 in.

1.97 in.

Depth

1.42 in.

1.5 in.

Weight

0.93 lbs.

0.66 lbs.

Features

Equivalent Noise Level

10 dBA

6 dBA

Maximum SPL

134 dB SPL

140 dB SPL

Output Impedance

110 Ω

200 Ω

Microphone Sensitivity

-30.1dB

-33.0dB

Interface

XLR

Power Options

+48V Phantom power required from mixer or inteface

Extras

Robust metal construction, Gold-coated capsule, Pressure-gradient transducer, Zinc die cast enclosure, Dual Output Mode

Large 1" capsule, Lock Mode, Peak Hold LED, Extremely low self noise, Three switchable bass cut filters

What customers say about "Features"

Lewitt LCT 640 TS Multi-Pattern Condenser Microphone

The microphone is fantastic and the build quality is great.
Brilliant sound and incredible flexibility!
Excellent sound, has served for everything, vocals, metals, guitars, room drums and etc.
Sound quality is amazing.
Very simple to use and setup, decent sound quality.

AKG C414 XLII Vocal Condenser Microphone