TechAudioI’m slightly obsessed with Lewitt Ray’s sound autofocus featureMeet the mic that always focuses on youWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
TechAudioI’m slightly obsessed with Lewitt Ray’s sound autofocus featureMeet the mic that always focuses on youWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
Meet the mic that always focuses on you
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
(Image credit: Lewitt)
(Image credit: Lewitt)
I haven’t had a lot of time recently to cover podcasting gear on T3. Partially because it’s always been a bit of a pet project for me, which means my ‘actual’ work always comes first. Plus, there hasn’t really been anything that caught my attention. That is until I received the Austrian audio specialist Lewitt’s latest innovation, the Ray.
You see, the Ray is the world’s first microphone equipped with autofocus for your voice!
It’s like having your own personal audio engineer, ensuring your voice is crystal clear whether you’re right up close or kicking back in your chair.
I would like to stop for a moment to let the magnitude of this feature sink in. You might think it’s a gimmick, but this autofocus feature actually allows you to express yourself more freely when recording audio, whether it’s music or streaming.
Previously, you had to stay close to the mic for it to pick up the sound correctly. Now, you can move around and sing/talk freely, which not only makes recording audio more natural but also looks better on the camera.
With Ray, you no longer have to worry about maintaining the perfect distance from the mic or scrambling to mute it when you step away.
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This feature makes a lot of sense once you consider who might use the mic. Being able to step away from the desk while you stream and have your voice muted can add another layer of intrigue to your live recordings. Let people guess how you made it happen.
Thanks to its 1-inch true condenser capsule and a cardioid polar pattern, Ray also ensures your voice takes centre stage while banishing unwanted background noise. With a low self-noise of just 8 dB(A) and the ability to handle sound pressure levels of up to 131 dB SPL, you can unleash your full vocal prowess without fear of distortion or interference.
The Ray is available to buy now at Lewitt for a recommended retail price of $349 / €349 / £299. It comes with a shock mount and magnetic pop filter. For more info,visit Lewitt today.
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