Lewitt DTP 340From real comments

Verdict distilled from 7 mentions across 4 aspects in comments under product review videos.

Positive sentiment67%
PROS 67%
CONS 33%

Rank based on 7 mentions across 4 aspects

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Buy this if...

  • You want a mic praised for punchy, exciting tone in drum and guitar demos
  • You're building out a full kit setup, as some buyers picked up a DTP kit after watching
  • You're drawn in by strong first impressions from multiple viewers across demo videos

What users love

Skip this if...

  • You need it specifically for close guitar miking, where one user found it picked up too much resonance
  • You want proven performance on a reso head without a hole or under a floor tom, which hasn't been demonstrated yet
  • You need broad real-world coverage across many drum scenarios before deciding, since testing so far is limited

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Studio-quality vocal soundMinimal monitor and drum bleedTrusted for regular gig useDistracting large logoHigh price tag
Lewitt MTP W950
Studio-quality vocal sound
Minimal monitor and drum bleed
Trusted for regular gig use
Distracting large logo
High price tag
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High Owner SatisfactionExceptional Sound ClarityGreat for Field RecordingHigh PriceNot Omnidirectional / More MuffledUltrasonic Self-Noise & Wind Rumble
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High Owner Satisfaction
Exceptional Sound Clarity
Great for Field Recording
High Price
Not Omnidirectional / More Muffled
Ultrasonic Self-Noise & Wind Rumble
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Sennheiser AVX
Reliable, plug-and-play operationClean, distortion-free audioSolid build quality
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Reliable, plug-and-play operation
Clean, distortion-free audio
Solid build quality
4Premium
Lewitt LCT 640
Post-recording pattern flexibilityVersatile across instrumentsStrong, non-boomy low endPrice barrier for some buyersUnclear M/S and connector design questionsLacking low-mid presence on some vocals
Lewitt LCT 640
Post-recording pattern flexibility
Versatile across instruments
Strong, non-boomy low end
Price barrier for some buyers
Unclear M/S and connector design questions
Lacking low-mid presence on some vocals
5Mid
sE Electronics DynaCaster
Strong overall sound qualityVersatile onboard EQ switchesBuilt-in gain boostHigh price for some buyersUncertain added value over existing setupFiddly dip switches
sE Electronics DynaCaster
Strong overall sound quality
Versatile onboard EQ switches
Built-in gain boost
High price for some buyers
Uncertain added value over existing setup
Fiddly dip switches
6Mid
Shure Beta 57A
Smoother, clearer vocal sound than SM58/SM57Excellent on acoustic guitarDurable, long-lasting buildCan sound harsh in some applicationsAppearance not universally likedInconsistent noise rejection vs SM57
Shure Beta 57A
Smoother, clearer vocal sound than SM58/SM57
Excellent on acoustic guitar
Durable, long-lasting build
Can sound harsh in some applications
Appearance not universally liked
Inconsistent noise rejection vs SM57
7Mid
Sennheiser MD 441
Excellent sound on drums and vocalsStriking, attractive designRecognizable, notable reputation
Sennheiser MD 441
Excellent sound on drums and vocals
Striking, attractive design
Recognizable, notable reputation
8Premium
Telefunken ELA M 251
Smooth, warm characterCompetitive with top-tier micsFull-bodied, rich low endHard to distinguish from cheaper alternativesVery high pricePositioning-sensitive
Telefunken ELA M 251
Smooth, warm character
Competitive with top-tier mics
Full-bodied, rich low end
Hard to distinguish from cheaper alternatives
Very high price
Positioning-sensitive
9Premium
MXL V69M
Rivals the Neumann U67Warm, creamy tube toneAttractive appearance
MXL V69M
Rivals the Neumann U67
Warm, creamy tube tone
Attractive appearance
Best value
10Mid
Neumann TLM 193
Natural, unhyped tonePreferred over U87ai in blind testsLow sibilance / smooth highsAudible distortion noted at price pointCan sound muddy or bass-heavyCardioid-only, unlike multi-pattern siblings
Neumann TLM 193
Natural, unhyped tone
Preferred over U87ai in blind tests
Low sibilance / smooth highs
Audible distortion noted at price point
Can sound muddy or bass-heavy
Cardioid-only, unlike multi-pattern siblings
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Lewitt DTP 340
Praised Sound QualityDrove Purchase DecisionsLimited Real-World Test Scenarios ShownPicks Up Too Much Resonance on Guitar
Lewitt DTP 340
Praised Sound Quality
Drove Purchase Decisions
Limited Real-World Test Scenarios Shown
Picks Up Too Much Resonance on Guitar

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Overall Impression

Viewers reacting to demo videos of the Lewitt DTP 340 generally responded with enthusiasm about its tone, calling it 'gnarly' and 'bitchin'' during sound tests. Several commenters said they bought a DTP kit right after watching, with one saying they were 'stoked' to start using it. One commenter noted the mic was their favorite among several mics demoed in a shootout video. On the downside, one commenter trying it on guitar found it picked up too much resonance for their taste and preferred the SM57 without its grille instead. Another commenter pointed out that most YouTube tests only show tappy, less boomy drum setups, and asked for demos with a reso head that has no hole or under a floor tom to see the mic's full range. No pricing, specs, or build-quality comments were made.

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