Mojave Audio MA-300 Multi-Pattern Tube Large-Diaphragm Condenser Microphone

Add tube warmth to any source! Mojave's multi-pattern version of the venerable MA-200, the MA-300 rocks continuously variable patterns from omni to figure-8.

Overview

The MA-300SN is a multi-pattern large diaphragm, vacuum tube condenser microphone. Based upon the widely accepted MA-200 designed by David Royer, the MA-300SN adds a continuously variable pickup pattern selector, 15dB pad and a switchable bass roll-off. The MA-300SN gives warm, full-bodied reproductions of vocals and instruments, with none of the shrillness and high frequency distortion artifacts that are often encountered with modern condenser microphones.

Utilizing hand-selected, double diaphragm 3-micron capsules, high-quality Jensen audio transformers and military-grade JAN 5840 vacuum tubes, the MA-300 performs at a level reminiscent of some of the best loved classic condenser microphones. The MA-300 power supply can be set for 115V and 230V, 50 or 60 Hz, through an internal switch (100V is also available). Each MA-300 microphone, power supply and cable set is burned in for 24 hours, carefully tested and evaluated, then packaged in its protective case-within-a-case.

Specs

Transducer Type: Externally polarized, pressure gradient capacitor - double diaphragm.
Diaphragm: 1-inch diameter, gold sputtered
Diaphragm Thickness : 3-microns
Polar Response: Continuously variable from omnidirectional to figure-eight.
Frequency Response: 20 Hz to 20 KHZ, +/-3 dB at "flat" setting of bass cut switch. Bass cut switch provides 6 dB per octave attenuation below 100 Hertz in "cut" setting
Sensitivity: -37dB re 1V/pa
Maximum SPL: 120 dB with pad off, 135 dB with pad on.
Distortion:< 1% @ 117 dB SPL , < 3% @ 125 dB SPL with pad off, < 1% @ 132 dB SPL, < 3% @ 140 dB SPL with pad on
Self Noise: 14db nominal, not to exceed 16db (A Weighted)
Pad: 15 dB
Bass Cut: 6 dB per octave below 100 hertz.
Dimensions and weight: Carrying case with microphone, power supply, shock mount and cables 13 lbs.
Microphone: 7 5/8" X 2", 1 lb.

Dimensions and Weight in Packaging
Satin Nickel, MA-300SN: Shipping Weight: 14 lbs; Shipping Dimensions: 20 x 16 x 10 in; Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): MA-300SN
Warehouse Resealed, Satin Nickel, MA-300SN: Shipping Weight: 14 lbs; Shipping Dimensions: 20 x 16 x 10 in; Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): MA-300SN