The Lewitt RAY introduces a groundbreaking innovation in microphone technology: The AURA system, the first of its kind in an XLR microphone. Using advanced proximity sensors, AURA continuously adjusts gain and frequency response based on the performer's distance, ensuring consistent audio levels and tonal balance. Described by Lewitt as "autofocus for your voice", this system eliminates common challenges such as excessive proximity effect or weak, distant audio. A visual LED bar provides real-time feedback on the user's position relative to the microphone, making it easier to maintain optimum placement. Whether in professional studios, streaming setups, or live environments, the RAY delivers a seamless, consistent sound without manual adjustments.
Unlike conventional microphones that rely on external processing or software, the Lewitt RAY operates without requiring any additional installation. Its innovative Mute by Distance feature automatically silences the microphone when the user moves beyond a pre-defined range, providing streamers and broadcasters with a reliable solution to eliminate unwanted background noise when away from their setup. The mute range is easily configurable via onboard controls, with a red LED indicator offering clear visual confirmation. Additionally, a manual mute button allows for instant audio control with a 70dB attenuation, ensuring privacy and flexibility during recording or streaming sessions.
Designed for modern creators, the Lewitt RAY provides an optimum solution for podcasters, vloggers, and vocalists who require freedom of movement without sacrificing audio quality. Its large-diaphragm condenser capsule captures sound with remarkable clarity and precision, while the cardioid polar pattern effectively reduces ambient noise and off-axis sound. With an impressively low self-noise of 8dBA and high SPL handling, the RAY is suitable for a variety of environments, from untreated home studios to professional recording spaces. The fully analogue signal path preserves the microphone's natural character, delivering a polished sound with minimal post-processing required.
Founded in Vienna in 2010, the midsize Austrian company Lewitt describes itself as the world's fastest-growing microphone brand, and indeed Lewitt has quickly made a name for itself among producers. The reason: The firm has a passionate team that produces remarkably transparent-sounding condenser microphones with low self-noise. Development takes place in Austria, but by producing the microphones in China, among other factors, Lewitt can offer its high-quality products at extremely low prices.
The sleek and compact design of the Lewitt RAY makes it an excellent choice for on-camera applications, ensuring a professional appearance without obstructing the user's view. The discrete magnetic pop filter and shock mount provide essential acoustic protection, effectively minimising plosives and handling noise without interfering with the microphone’s proximity sensors. A windscreen for outdoor use and a practical carrying pouch complete the package. With its gold-plated XLR connector and efficient power consumption of just 7.2mA, the RAY is fully compatible with any standard 48V phantom power interface or mixing console preamp, offering plug-and-play flexibility with minimal setup outlay.