Lewitt LCT 540 Subzero Review and Test Demonstration

[@RyansCustomShopandGearOutlet]

I like your voice better with the metal pop than with the foam. It sounds much clearer and more defined.

[@MintGreenAudio]

Awesome that you can tell the difference, thanks for the info!

[@jameswynne3804]

Your song was absolutely amazing and the LCT 540 is a little slice of heaven. First time listener, I'll be sure to check out your other vids too.

[@MintGreenAudio]

Hey, thanks so much for the kind words!

[@rome8180]

I'm glad I watched this. I have a very sibilant voice, so this might not be the best choice for me. I've actually switched to using an SM7B because of my sibilance. I don't love how muffled the SM7B sounds, but at least I have something I know will work, even if it's not the most open and detailed sound. There are things you can do to improve that, but there's not much you can do with sibilance that doesn't respond to a de-esser. I'm still searching for a condenser that will complement my voice.

[@TaliYess]

That blues song is my kinda jam!!! Props on the vocals too! I absolutely love my Lewitt 540 Sub Zero. Got it a few months back and agree that it takes very little gain. You forgot to mention the built in attenuation features and padding and highpass button that are a HUGE convenience. I also love the lack of self-noise too, its the quietest mic out there, full stop. That mic combined with Waves new Clarity VX plugin will be the perfect pair to record vocals. Mind you I've been recording, without the plugin thus far and had phenomenal results.

[@MintGreenAudio]

Thanks!!! Yeah I agree. There are so many things about this mic that really blow my mind!

[@MixedByBL]

Ive owned the 540S since It was introduced, I also own Neuman u47, Tlm 103 and a gang of other mics, Majority of my clients always chooses the 540s. I also run it through a Neve 1073, or a UA La610, Twinfinity, to a 610, They love the results never had any sibilance issues at all. You may want to try an external Preamp of your choosing. I use UAD Apollo x8 bypass the converters and go directly to my my external mic preamp to my DBX 160 compressor or my destressor rack gear on the road I use the RME ADI-2 Pro FS R black edition never had an issue.

[@MintGreenAudio]

Thanks for the input! Yeah, I'm currently using the UA Apollo Solo. Also looking into different digital preamps through UA

[@MinisterTravis]

What mic would u say its most comparable to?

[@dorist7280]

OMG, it sounds stunningly detailed and precise. With this price range, there are other great ones, too. I am talking about a microphone for singing vocals. But I like this microphone. You're good singer😎.

[@MintGreenAudio]

Yeah, it's so clear! Thank you for the kind words! :)

[@THEmatthewone]

SPECTACULAR review, thank you.

[@MintGreenAudio]

Hey, of course. Thank you!!!

[@goldenrosemusicgroup]

What vocal chain did you use bro sounds amazing! great songwriter too bet it was a lot of fun lol

[@MintGreenAudio]

Thank you! Haha, yeah so much fun messing around. Here's the vocal chain. In hindsight this video is way too long, but his is how I do it> kzbin.info/www/bejne/r3azdq2PoK6jiMk

[@milklordnomadic]

In your room, you could make it sound less overwhelmingly live and sibilant by removing diffusers from where you record and replace it with absorbers. Or you could deaden the front of the room with absorption and leave the back of your room a little live with diffusers. Might help! -audio engineer

[@MintGreenAudio]

Thanks for the input! I probably need to pay a local audio engineer to come in and help treat the room, huh?

[@milklordnomadic]

@@MintGreenAudio 😂😂😂💯

[@_adabral_]

Amazing song

[@BOKHTARIMUSIC]

Lewitt 540 s vs Neumann tlm 102, or Rode nt1 5gen ??

[@MintGreenAudio]

I'd go with the 540 of those options!

[@BOKHTARIMUSIC]

@@MintGreenAudio thanks

[@donaldgoguen9065]

Have you considered buying a measurement microphone and using free software such as REW to measure your studio's frequency response at the recording and monitoring position? I recently redid my studio treatment measuring along the way. Took some work but got the control room response from 40Hz on up within +/-2db.

[@MintGreenAudio]

I've considered it. Once I decide to block out an entire day to redo the room, I may do that!

[@CoffeeTalkandTechJohnRyan]

have you been working on your singing??? great control!! Sounded great Todd and the 540 sounds great too

[@MintGreenAudio]

Hey, great to hear from you, thanks!!! Yeah I think this type of blues fits my voice better, and I've been thinking about getting some vocal training, as I'm just wingin' it! Hope you're well, man! I'll have to stop by your stream soon!

[@CoffeeTalkandTechJohnRyan]

@@MintGreenAudio blues does sound good on your voice! Congrats on the move...I did that this past year too.

[@JayHartMusic]

dope video🔥 540 or 103? I have a 440 and 840 and a 103 myself but looking to get a 540 or 640

[@MintGreenAudio]

Thanks! I love Neumann. Of course, it costs more. But after long-term use of both mics, it's definitely the 103 for me.

[@JayHartMusic]

@@MintGreenAudio thanks I appreciate that ima use mines lol

[@MrHamit64]

Wow what were you recording into:? It sounds nice and brite.

[@MintGreenAudio]

Yeah this mic is crisp! UA Apollo Solo :)

[@MrHamit64]

@@MintGreenAudio Ah cool. Yeah I think Free to Use Sounds was using a pair of these for ambiance. How does this compair to the Rode NT1?

[@Ghxzt2161]

I absolutely love the way this might sound and looks. I would love to get my hands on one but I can’t seem to find any for a decent price because I don’t have $699 to drop on a mic. If you ever decide to sell it make sure to hit me up ha ha Ha great video by the way I love home straight forward and clean the presentation Wes

[@MintGreenAudio]

Thanks a bunch, I appreciate the kind words! Yeah, it's really an amazing mic. I was thinking about selling it to test out some other mics. I can go as low as $450. Let me know if that's in your ballpark!

[@Ghxzt2161]

@@MintGreenAudio is it posted up on eBay?

[@MintGreenAudio]

Not yet. Happy to list it, though if you're interested.

[@jer7255]

@@MintGreenAudiocan you still list it? I would be interested in buying honestly

[@dsmsquad83]

Its on sale for $499 right now everywhere

[@idane1234]

Whats better rode nt1 or this 540?

[@MintGreenAudio]

540 for sure for voice over or vocals.

[@mixanyar2742]

i think the lct 540s is the best mic for vocal recording

[@MintGreenAudio]

It's a solid one for sure!

[@ClashixTV]

hello can you please tell me which mic stand you have? thankyou. :)

[@MintGreenAudio]

You bet! amzn.to/46GxoRE

[@DrifterXB]

if anyone is interested in this mic its on sale for $500 use til Dec. 31

[@CoffeeTalkandTechJohnRyan]

So did you keep this mic?? Im thinking of picking one up. I own the 440 and 441 what do you think.

[@MintGreenAudio]

I did! It’s the most sensitive mic I’ve ever used. Love it though!

[@CoffeeTalkandTechJohnRyan]

maybe after the new year we could do a livestream. Lmk if you would.

[@MintGreenAudio]

I pretty much know nothing about livestreaming, but it would be awesome to learn!

[@CoffeeTalkandTechJohnRyan]

​@@MintGreenAudiowe can do a test first and it will be easy. I'll reach out to you soon.

[@RondellKB]

Idk, it sounds damn good to me 🤷🏿‍♂️

[@MintGreenAudio]

Yeah, for sure!

[@mixanyar2742]

i'm interested what audio interface or pre amp you're using i have the same mic (540) and i know it's too sensitive but 25%?????? come on!!! i mean that's crazy man

[@MintGreenAudio]

LOL yeah it's nuts. I'm using the AU Apollo Solo.

[@mixanyar2742]

wow you're a really good singer i love the music though

[@MintGreenAudio]

Thanks so much!!!

[@israelc0605]

A bit too sibilant but I’m sure it could be fixed with the windscreen or a better vocal technique. Oh well nothing is perfect.

[@WesonTroll]

Bro start making music videos again

[@MintGreenAudio]

YO! Thanks, man. I've been thinking about getting back to it!

[@mixanyar2742]

the music is... idk it has a "breaking bad" vibe to it it's amazing man

[@MintGreenAudio]

Thank you!!!