RAY Large-Diaphragm Condenser Cardioid Microphone with AURA Technology

RAY is the first microphone to use AURA, our sensor-based technology*. It continuously measures your distance, opening up groundbreaking possibilities for interacting with your microphone.

By continuously measuring your distance from the microphone, RAY can adapt your levels and tone on the fly. You can focus on your performance while creating flawless recordings for podcasts, content, live streaming, and music production.

Experience this groundbreaking new way of recording by clicking the button below.

MUTE by Distance. Step away from your microphone and automatically mute your signal. Or go live as you approach it.

RAY is the first professional XLR microphone that comes with a MUTE button. You get clear visual feedback when MUTE is engaged and works fully analog, even when MUTE by Distance is activated.

RAY features our signature Record-Ready sound. It's the first choice for producers and engineers working with artists like Justin Bieber, The Rolling Stones, Halsey, Post Malone, Kehlani, Yngwie Malmsteen, or Doja Cat, be it in the studio or on stage.

RAY is based on our best-selling studio microphone, the LCT 440 PURE, and therefore features high-end specifications.

Key Features:

• 1-inch true condenser studio capsule
• Cardioid polar pattern with effective rear rejection
• 8 dB(A) of self-noise
• Max SPL of 131 dBSPL
• Gold-plated 3-pin XLR connector
• 100% analog signal path
• RAY is a true condenser microphone with 3-pin XLR connector
• It powers all its features via 48V phantom power from your audio interface or mixer
• No additional power source is needed
• Just plug it in and start recording
• Groundbreaking XLR microphone
• Sensor-based AURA Technology
• MUTE by Distance feature
• Dedicated MUTE button
• Record-Ready sound
• 1" true condenser capsule
• 100% analog signal path
• Works with any audio interface
• Camera-friendly design

Product Specifications:

Type: Condenser, externally polarized

Acoustical operating principle: Pressure gradient transducer

Diaphragm: 3 micron gold sputtered Mylar

Transducer Ø: 25.4 mm, 1 in

Polar pattern: Cardioid

Frequency range: 20 ... 20,000 Hz

Sensitivity: 22.6 mV/Pa, -32.9 dBV/Pa

Self-noise: 8 dB (A)

Max SPL: 131 dBSPL

Signal / noise ratio: 86 dB (A)

Dynamic range: 123 dB (A)

Features: AURA, MUTE by distance, MUTE button, Lock mode

AURA processing range: Seamless from 5 to 100 cm / 2 to 40 in

MUTE by Distance range: 15 / 30 / 45 / 60 / 80 cm, 6 / 12 / 18 / 24 / 32 in

MUTE attenuation value: -70 dB

Supply voltage: 48 V ± 4 V

Current consumption: 7.2 mA

Internal impedance: 120 Ω

Connector: Gold plated 3-pin XLR

Microphone enclosure: Zinc die cast

Microphone dimensions: 138 x 52 x 36 mm, 5.43 x 2.04 x 1.42 in

Microphone net weight: 330 g, 11.6 oz