Matched Overhead Mics for $189?

[@RC32Smiths01]

I was actually on the hunt for mic overheads recently! what wonderful timing indeed my man! Awesome work!

[@danielparsonsmusic]

I’ll keep these in mind for future drum microphones (when I can get a set together). Thanks Glenn!

[@Robbay363]

Also side note: a single 140 is INCREDIBLE on acoustic guitar particularly with the lift feature.

[@hjalmarbackstrom5883]

1:45 040 2:32 140 Air Flat 3:11 140 Air Lift & Roll off engaged BTW, that reverb is AWESOME, it works wonderful even on the kick. Where do I get that???

[@m.b.g.musicproduction9658]

Looks like I'm giving Thomann a call sometime tomorrow! Thanks for the heads up Glenn!

[@loeffel999]

They seem to sound great! I'd like to see a comparison/shootout video with different mics from cheap to expensive. Would be interesting to see how big the differences between these and let's say the mini k47's really are.

[@thespeedyone2001]

Sold. I'm buying a pair of condensers for handpan recording and now I know for sure which set to buy. Thanks guys.

[@liammcevoy3212]

In reference to an earlier comment, I disagree that you have become a shopping channel. I like that as your channel has evolved, you have too. No one likes a one trick pony. How would it look if you were still ‘disgruntled’ about everything at this stage? Nah, I like the direction that the channel is taking. Keep it up.

[@SpectreSoundStudios]

Thanks, Liam!

[@mattd7650]

you can get a pair of matched Rode M5's for $199, if you keep a look out you can get a rode stereo bar with them for free. They sound great on multiple things also. These Lewitts sound good too!

[@PooNinja]

🤘🏽 if I had a piano or real drums I’d definitely get a set🤘🏽 based just off the that “sounded great face” after the piano session !

[@therealgtarbeast666]

matched pair sold out on both thoman and amazon already

[@mxp1837]

Would be awesome if you could compare them to the Rode NT5 for OH´s!

[@bram6070]

And the Rode M5, they are a little bit cheaper than the Lewit's

[@mortachaiepstein3584]

So glad I purchased these! I recently got turned onto the concept of natural reverb and wanted an SDC matched pair for that. The 040 Matched fits the bill!

[@jameskirkbydrums]

love these mics! used a set recently when i demo'd some stuff for a friend, and i was mightily impressed with them, but then again i love all lewitt mics, theyre absolutely phenomenal!! ( i personally own the 340 rex and 340 TTs for my kick, snare and toms)

[@DJARCxD]

I currently use the Rode M5 pair i got for $185 from sweetwater (just ask!) And they sound great on everything. After your earthworks videos i started using them on toms. Currently my favorite tom mics.

[@43dukedog]

just recorded with the 040 overheads they are incredible !

[@NoCoverCharge]

Spent this weekend recording my vocals and my AC30 with my lewitt lct240 very happy with the sounds I will be moving up to the 440 next very happy with #lewitt mics

[@mctwishvonnoodles9793]

Not gonna lie, the riff at 1:24 is addicting. Even though it's a straight beat, Cam just makes it so invigorating and it's badass. Never underestimate your drummer

[@NateJDrums]

That snare snap tho... Oh and the glorious kick

[@usta028]

you're handling them well glenn, I guess you're used to that size

[@Joey.Darkwoods-Studio]

That drum kit just sounds sooooo good!

[@MrRosadoGaming]

Props to the drummer, very solid technique

[@Smappa2]

I've been using these mics as overheads for a couple of months now and I've been super stoked from the start. They sound very balanced and are very light and small so you could easily fit them in tight spaces too. I will definitely order a new pair to have more of this awesomeness! Very nice on acoustic guitar as well ;)

[@joebisbey4521]

Thanks for the advice on these, just got them in today and I’m really impressed!

[@Barryislarge]

A great pair that are similar in price are the Rode M5's. Personally own em for overheads and they do a fantastic job! They're a filler until I get my KM184's, but they do a fantastic job at a beginner price point!

[@bram6070]

I use my Rode M5's for recording grand piano and they are awesome.

[@DamianGto]

Gleen is Wrong :-P Behringer C-2/C-4 is a matched pair microphones and you can buy them for 39€/44€ on thomann. But without question Lewitt has better quality, ;-)

[@theflyingsloth]

Behringer C2 are amazingly cheap for a matched stereoset (30 USD or smth) and they're great. Use them on grand pianos and as aux mics for almost everything, for the price it's worth having a few sets kicking around.

[@Stefan-]

@@theflyingsloth Yeah, you really cant beat the C2´s for price vs performance at least and they will probably work just fine, they are good mics, i have a set myself. I also have a matched set of Thomanns own branded t.bone SC140 which cost 89 euro and also come with an aluminium case. I havent tested the SC140 much yet though, but from the sound clips on Thomanns site there were almost no difference in soundquality to a pair of Neumann SDC´s for over 10 times the price .

[@mark5150ty]

wow, when I saw the thumbnail for the video the microphone looked a lot bigger. I love any quality product that has been miniaturized. Everything should be miniaturize it makes it so much easier to move equipment, so much of a back saver.

[@darthlament2708]

Just saw a commercial for these microphones the one with the little car going around the microphone. Thanks for this video really opened my eyes to this company. PS, I'm a bass player, I love it when you make fun of bass players it's awesome🤘🤣🤘.

[@reeread]

When I record drums in the studio with the band. We play everything to a click track while the drummer is an isolation room without any drumsticks or microphones. Later we have the producer trigger drum samples through a midi keyboard and after the mix down is finished. We let the drummer out of the isolation room.

[@gilbertspader7974]

Thanks for showing us gear at realistic prices . This is what the home recording people need . You our giving us they information we need to make informed decisions. Why you bother beats the fuck outa me but I love ya for it !!!!!!

[@ladyjulia4038]

Forget listening to the mics. This drummer is killing it!

[@CameronFleury]

Thank you!

[@brianwilson2904]

be interesting to hear them setup using the Blumlein mic technique. sounds to me with just a little more gain they could be all you need to track the drums.

[@jonnyhotcakes58]

Would love to hear you compare a 440dm and an SM57

[@kevinfox8920]

Glenn, what in the actual fuck man? How come you don’t mic your hi hat and rides ever??? I’ve always wondered this for years while watching your show and this video is evidence that you should. The ride and hi hats sound way better then only overheads. Yeah I know you said your limited on inputs, but honestly the sound that is achieved, compared to no spot mics, is way more cutting and clear, and would be worth the extra cash into extra inputs if it were me. I personally think that for metal music, having a defined ride and hit hat is essential and I never record drums with out them. Sorry for the rant 😂 rock on brother 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻 EDIT: just re listened to the clip with the spot mics... probably your absolute best drum tone you’ve ever had, even while lacking the room mics. In my opinion of course

[@theflyingsloth]

If these are still out of the price range of anyone, Behringer C2 are amazingly cheap for a matched stereoset (30 USD or smth) and they're great. Use them on grand pianos and as aux mics for almost everything, for the price it's worth having a few sets kicking around.

[@bjbeardse]

Behringer C-2 matched pair is about $60 US. Those 040 sound really nice, might have to get a pair.

[@perrypelican9476]

Only one way to judge. Your ears

[@Metalbass10000]

GLENN!!! Nice presentation of these mics! A friend of mine who runs a small studio probably will be adding these to his drum room. One question, have you ever tried, or heard anyone suggest to you, to hang some kind of sound deadening, like even a blanket or a packing blanket, in front of the speaker cabinets to minimize the low mid resonance that they may add to your drum room tone? Second question, along the same lines, is that a sliding glass door set right in front of your drums? Because I would assume that you would want to put some kind of sound deadening in front of that acoustically nasty glass panel in each side of the door. Just a thought I had.

[@doublepedaler]

I just purchased the Lewitt 140 air. Its the 150 dollar small diaphragm condenser mic. I bought it as a hi hat mic so hopefully it will sound good going along with a pair of Shure SM81s for overheads. Glen, do you think the Lewitt mic will sound great on hi hats?

[@asmrdreamland200]

....just ordered them...I had my eyes on RØDE M5 compact pair but they are not available at the moment so I have decided to check out these tiny monsters 😉

[@ADrummersDelight]

I've seen the lewitt 040 on your channel a while ago and a view weeks later i bought myself a pair to replace my current cheap as fuck noname overhead-mics. And surprise, they sound incredible. Everything i record with these mics sounds phenomenal. Thanks for the advise!

[@BlackenedNL]

1:45 I love the compression on the overheads, what did you use? something in or out the box?

[@SpectreSoundStudios]

In the box. Probably the Arouser.

[@djrbfmbfm-woa]

Lewitt are excellent value. i own the 940 tube jobby. recommended. thx Glenn, great job. as usual. j.

[@rubenmeiring3909]

I have been listening to Glenn talk into a microphone for years......and I know he used to do vocals for bands..GLENN!!!!!!!!!!! GIVE US YOUR TUNES!!! I would Love It if You can upload your tunes somewhere where you are doing vocals..I need to hear you sing!!

[@stevendierkes6028]

Thank you for doing these videos man

[@CirclesandSounds]

3:53 you’re wrong :) RØDE M5-MP (matched pair), for one example, is the same price and have lower self noise.

[@sebastianfischer2082]

Have you by any chance tried out both? My local music store has both for the same price and I'm tempted to get an alright starter set of SDCs

[@timjourdanmedia]

Glenn!!!! how tf do you cut the drums so effective from the overheads??????? I have two oktavas MK 012s and they are awesome, but I never get such an isolated cymbal sound. how did you process these tracks? or is it because of the mics as well because the lewitt tom mics isolate bleed so effective so maybe its the same with the overheads

[@SpectreSoundStudios]

Roll off everything below 600hz. See how that works!

[@timjourdanmedia]

@@SpectreSoundStudios thanks alot

[@Folk661]

A little to ringy for my taste on overheads, i might wrestle with that in the mix. But sound nice on ride and hi hat.

[@BradSchlueter]

The kit sounds good. What other mics are you using on it?

[@SpectreSoundStudios]

LEWITT drum mic package

[@martinhovorka6612]

I'm using SE Electronics SE8 matched pair for overheads... They sound great IMHO, but they are a bit more expensive (~$400)... I'll try these as spot mics... Thanks for review!

[@inaktiveshooter]

Interested in a more in depth explanation/demo on said switched features

[@blayniac]

Samson CO2 's are about 140 USD (115 on Scamazon) and I use them on over heads, toms, percussion, and acoustic guitars....Now, their version of "matched" and Lewitt's version of "matched" might be two different things. I have three pairs of CO2's and they all seem to be very close if not dead on to one another. Just my 2¢.

[@sithnamqus]

Hello Glenn! How are you? One question: does Lewitt have other microphones that can be used for drums? Thanks for these amazing video review and Yuck Fou!!

[@zekmoe]

Glenn, can you offer an opinion on the Lewitt Tom mics vs Sennheiser e604s? Are they better in your experience or in the same vein? I know the Earthworks ones are likely better but much more expensive? Are the Lewitt a step up from the 604s or just a step sideways?

[@LABORXII]

Maybe a little late to this game, but I purchased 2 sets of these back in October of 2020 and I have had massive WiFi RF issues with them. Lewitt said it was a known issue on a bad batch and replaced them. Unfortunately, it didn't solve the problem :/ Any recommendations on getting rid of it? I love the mics, but I've had too many scenarios where they're completely unusable

[@kirilkonfoev6154]

Hey Glenn, wanted to ask about, yeah, samples. For example, I'm recording drums with GJ technique, and one song needs huger toms. What if I set tom mics and ask the dummer to record toms exclusively and make my own samples with his kit, hands, etc. Then cut them and align with his original performance. I guess it will be way more natural and alive and would be good sounding, but I would like to hear your opinion. Thanks and good luck from ex-Soviet Union!

[@benjamingustafson2603]

Spent the past week reading up on mics etc. I don't know why, I have no idea what I am doing. Reached critical mass today, looking for overheads. Spent the past few hours hemming and hawing on what to get and kept shuffling stuff out of my cart, searching on ebay and reverb for cheap audio techincas and AKGs, hell I even had a BM800 in my amazon checkout out of frustration/desperation. And then this video popped up, never heard of Lewitt. Figured, it's that guy who hates bassists, sure why not, was under my $200 max. =)

[@JanneOksanen]

Interesting how the toms came to life with the air lift engaged. By the way a matched pair of Rode M5s is a little bit cheaper. Would be cool if you could review those.

[@nicolehn9813]

Which mics do you think are the better tom mics: Lewitt DTP 340 TT or Audix D2?

[@bmc2266]

Hi Glenn! Thanks for this video, the sound is pretty great for the price! I would love to see you compare them to C451B if you have a chance. My day job is taking most of my time these days so the home studio is a bit dusty. I wonder if I should let go my AKGs and get a set of these for the rare occasion I will need them. Have a nice one sir!!

[@davidhall1502]

I've recently checked out some of the blue mics, very prominate sound, you should check em out I was blown away

[@strikebackstudios7592]

whose background song is this?! i love it ..lol whoever did the mixing did a great job too! thanks for letting us know who was in your video..

[@SNDTEK1]

the Behringer C-2 matched pair retails for around 60 bucks for the pair, I have a set of them up over the drum kit in the studio now......i really have nothing bad to say about these mics.....

[@hoobastanker9]

A good bedroom studio mic for vocals is what I’m after! Way too many to pick from and “expert” reviews online! I’ve been leaning towards AT4040, any advice mate?

[@saleensupercharged]

Whats that plugin u use to level out the volume on drum tracks

[@Sohrab544]

Crazy question, other than using these as overheads on drums or on acoustic instruments generally, can you use them as room mics for amplified instruments like clean/distorted guitars and bass? Could you even use them in front of a cab?

[@mortypilgrim6319]

hi glen, i noticed that you put the mic on the edge of the cymbal instead of putting on the center of it wich is more "standard" i guess. why is that?

[@mctwishvonnoodles9793]

Now how do they sound used in a Glyn Johns setup?

[@skatterpro]

Damn, this is a damn fine deal. Almost as good as Cam's drumming.

[@clintonmaher6930]

Sounds good - also look at the Rode M5s, currently the king of low budget matched pairs for me

[@deathbybassofficial]

I can't seem to find the 140 AIR as a matched pair. Can I just buy two of the singles and expect them to be matched?

[@UnintendedStudios]

Still wanting the earthworks for OH. But think I may get some of these for spot mics or matched room.

[@marccunningham1466]

For what it's worth, got myself a pair of 040 and , sold my pair of Neumann km184!

[@perrypelican9476]

I can't imagine any mic being worth what neumann charges. I don't say they aren't better but worth it is another thing. Does anyone listen to a song and say "wow, that song is great, use have been recorded with Neumann mics"

[@marccunningham1466]

I totally agree. And I think that builders like Lewitt and Roswell will put pressure on the Neumann and AKG of this world. But you'd have to kill me to grap my tlm103's!!! ~; )'»

[@NoCoverCharge]

Damn cause those km184s are the bomb that's high praise indeed

[@JonathanGalle]

@@perrypelican9476 The biggest difference comes when recording more detailed instruments like piano in a concert hall etc or even recording large string ensembles in large rooms etc etc, thats when the Neumanns the schoeps and the sennheisers of the world are truly still worth the $$$

[@ivannio4783]

That piano. Fine mics :)

[@matttaylor1449]

Lewitt Mics ad played before the video. Does that make it an ad on an ad?

[@Mcsteveberry]

5:09 - dude i think someone is outside your house

[@rickdagrexican7351]

That's the mixing studio on the other side of the glass doors. Odds are you're seeing Glenn shifting in his rolling chair.

[@evelasq1]

Can these mics be great for stereo micing guitar amps and acoustic guitars???

[@marxbaphomet3494]

Any chance these would be good for mic'ing up a cab? Im not sure i want to order a 2nd sm57 (i only have 1) if these lewitt 040's would work too...

[@tetrosphere]

What mic is on the toms here?

[@sufsanin1917]

How does it compare with the Rode M5?

[@Evilwhiteclownpunk]

Since they're a matched pair, what happens if you only use one at a time???

[@rickdagrexican7351]

The unused mic will miss its partner in crime and probably take its own life. You'll find it on the studio floor in pieces.

[@Herfinnur]

I think I've been waiting four months now for Thomann finally having them available, and now I don't have the money 😢

[@lucasvelazquez2312]

what's the difference with LCT 140 air?

[@TheSimonarne]

the Rode M5-MP are also available as matched pairs in the same price range i wonder how well those are

[@stillphil]

Nice mics ! 4:08 yeah even cheaper than SAHE "Little Blondies"

[@NebulonRanger]

Would still love to hear alternatives to the SM7 on cabinets--there are a number of good ones out there now! FTR two of these cost less than a Yeti Studio or most dynamics.

[@thehairline180]

I'm new to the recording side of this, What is the point of stereo?

[@veerchasm1]

$189? PSSSSSSSHHHHHHHHH $190? Now we’re talkin’!

[@astiachi]

What happend with the Samson's C02? I would love to see a comparison.

[@studiooneimage9324]

What are your thoughts on Behringer C2 VS. Rode M5 VS. Lewitt 040? Thanks.

[@MegaUltimateHD]

C2s no where close imo m5s are a tad brighter the lewitts

[@studiooneimage9324]

@@MegaUltimateHD my m5 just arrived today. M5 seems to get lots of great reviews but I wish there's a comparison video for m5 vs lct 040.

[@tilmanwolff-moore276]

Hi Glenn. Greeting from the Brexit. Hope all is well. I’m not gonna go into introducing myself and boast my CV, having been a pro FOH in most major Venues in London and Studio guy, even teaching sound engineering in east London for 20 years and then running my own studio in Portugal For 5 years.... ah crap and god damit. I did it anyway... Shuks! 🙀I do actually have a question that I hope might interest you. With modern production techniques and all these great studio tools, hardware and soft, what would you say is the threshold between budget gear with hyping it up in post, and really high quality gear (like a 4000£ mic for example). I mean the law of diminishing returns. I know it’s a complicated question as certain equipment can be great at low cost, like the behringer small mixer for recording metal Gtr. But, there has to be a limit to what cheap vs top shelf gear can do and where does that lie? The Spider of course would be a great example of utter useless shit. I remember years ago working in Camden, and the manager bought Spiders as the basic backline for the Venue, and oh my god was that a nightmare. Especially for sound guy who’s trying to do his best and people keep coming up to you asking what’s wrong with the sound!?!

[@asimgeekhan]

lewitt 040 matched vs sE electronics sE7?

[@david3439]

Strange tape like 'wow' at 7.03-07 seems to speed up and slow down a little, Anyone else hearing that?

[@perrypelican9476]

One word. Wow

[@chrisact9601]

Probably work well for acoustic guitars too.

[@KyleSevenoaks]

I'm so buying these to mic up my bass. one on the bridge, one by the fretboard. What do you mean that's god-damn stupid?

[@garyheighway7635]

Definitely good bang for the buck.

[@penglianjing8161]

How about Rode m5 pair?

[@steveballetto9254]

could you do the Glynn Johns with pencil over heads

[@kirilkonfoev6154]

You can, but you'll lack low frequencies in toms.

[@steveballetto9254]

Kiril Konfoev - are you saying that because of the way you normally eq an overhead or because of the mic choice

[@kirilkonfoev6154]

Mics. SDC's in most part have less low freq than LDC's. There are exeptions, but not that many. Also, do not hi pass OH's with GJ technique more than 60-80 Hz, again, because you'll lose toms. What I did when I recorded GJ with sdc is automated OH on tom fills to make them louder. But with LDC's especially wich have good low end, you can actually get decent amount of toms.

[@steveballetto9254]

Kiril Konfoev thanks man

[@kirilkonfoev6154]

No problemo! If you're looking for good LDC's for Glyn Johns in close price range, if not cheaper, I can recommend you a Recording Tools (german company owned by Oktava) MC-520. Cheap (65 euros per unit on their site), really good sounding, and you can get them matched (at least, here in Russia).

[@ParthPandya1992]

Hi Glenn, greetings from India mate! I'm new to recording and was hoping you can answer a basic question for me: I have a custom-made 2x12 cab w/ two different speakers in it and I was wondering if I can mic up both the speakers at the same time (maybe each mic placed differently; one on the dust-cap & the other off-axis?) and if yes then would I have to flip the polarity of one of them? Thanks in advance. P.s. Please have intercourse with yourself, Glenn! :) \m/

[@Paul_Lenard_Ewing]

Where's the gate?????