Lewitt Ray Review / Test

Today i review the Lewitt Ray, a microphone based on the LCT440 but with technology inside that adjusts to your distance. This means that if you move around a lot while recording it will maintain a relatively consistent level and tone. The mic leans on the brighter side of mics with tons of detail and it also has a physical mute button which is tight.  

RECORDING SETTINGS:

• Interface: Focsurite Scarlett 18i20 2nd Gen

• Conversion: 24-bit / 48kHz

• Gain: ~3:00

• Boosted in Post: +6dB

SPECS:

• Polar Pattern: Cardioid

• Freq Response : 20Hz - 20khz

• Sensitivity: -33dB

• Self Noise: 8BA

• Max SPL: 131dB

• Impedance: 120 Ohms

Buy the Lewitt Ray (Affiliate Links)
Amazon: https://geni.us/lray
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 Thomann: https://www.thomannmusic.com/lewitt_ray.htm?offid=1&affid=2060

Buy the Focusrite 2i2 (3rd Gen)- Same Performance as 18i20 (Affiliate Link)
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Thomann: https://www.thomannmusic.com/lewitt_ray.htm?offid=1&affid=2060

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00:00 - Intro / Setup
00:25 - What’s in the Box
00:51 - Build Quality / Walkthrough
01:45 - Specifications
02:00 - Walkthrough of AURA
05:46 - Polar Pattern Test (Tone / Rotation)
06:05 - Plosive Test
06:20 - Distance Test / Proximity Effect Test
06:40 - Background Noise Test 
06:56 - Untreated Room Test
07:20 - Mute Button Demo
07:36 - Shock Rejection Test
07:52 - Mic Resonance Tap Test
08:06 - Intro to Comparison
08:24 - Lewitt Ray (w/ Aura) Sample
08:57 - Audio Technica AT2020 Comparison
09:20 - Lewitt LCT240 Comparison
09:51 - Neat King Bee v2 Comparison
10:19 - Earthworks SR117 Comparison
10:50 - Rode NT1 5th Gen Comparison
11:18 - Aston Origin Comparison
11:50 - Lewitt LCT440 Comparison
12:29 - Sennheiser MK4 Comparison
13:03 - Austrian Audio OC16 Comparison
12:42 - Neumann U87 Ai Comparison
14:18 - Music Test
16:15 - Pros & Cons
18:32 - Overall Thoughts
20:22 - Recommendation