Lewitt MTP W950

I bought the Lewitt MTP-W950 for my partner — we perform as a professional duo in lounges and theaters. Before this, she was on a Sennheiser MD 431-II. We specifically wanted a condenser with studio-level clarity, strong feedback rejection, and low ambient pickup, especially on small stages where the PA sits directly behind us.

We compared the DPA 2028, Neumann KMS 105, and the Lewitt MTP-W950. The Lewitt handled feedback best in our tests, and its slightly lifted upper mids help the vocal sit clearly in the mix without harshness.

The modular design was another deciding factor: full handheld body plus a separate capsule for wireless systems in theater productions. That flexibility is genuinely useful in our work.

It was the right choice. The mic is detailed and clear, while still rejecting surrounding noise very well. Reliable across different rooms and stage setups.

Because of that midrange presence, the vocal often sounds polished with almost no EQ. Low and high frequencies come through naturally and accurately. On some shows, people have even asked whether the vocal was live or playback.

Even at around 40 meters from the PA, feedback was essentially a non-issue — impressive for a condenser.

Since switching, she can sing much more simply into it. She doesn’t have to push or sit on the edge of her voice, because the mic already gives her the presence and detail she needs. It’s become a trusted part of our live setup.

Vor ein paar Monaten habe ich mich entschieden, ein neues Bühnen Mikrofon zu kaufen. Ich hatte zum Glück die Möglichkeit zuerst ein paar Konkurrenten wie KSM11, D:facto und MTPW950 testen zu können. Letztendlich habe ich mich für das MTPW950 von LEWITT entschieden, weil diese in puncto Feedback-Sicherheit das Rennen gemacht hat.

Bisher habe ich diesen Kauf auf keinen Fall bereut: Die Vocals kommen so klar und sauber rüber, dass die Live-Mitschnitte schon fast Studio Charakter bekommen. Ich kann die Kapsel der MTPW950 abschrauben, und problemlos auf meinem Shure QLXD24 Funksystem nutzen. Als Toningenieur habe ich im Laufe der Zeit etliche Klassiker im High-End Bereich benutzt, aber das MTPW950 hat meiner Meinung nach in sämtlichen Kriterien die Nase vorne.