Mojave Audio MA-200 Tube Large-Diaphragm Condenser Microphone

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Plug in this beauty and warm up your recordings with some serious tube character! The Mojave MA-200 fixed-cardioid condenser shines on nearly any source.

Overview

The Mojave MA-200SN is a large-diaphragm, vacuum tube condenser microphone with a fixed cardioid pattern. Born to a lineage of fine microphone designs by David Royer, the MA-200SN 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 3-micron capsules, high-quality Jensen audio transformers and military-grade JAN 5840 vacuum tubes, the MA-200SN performs at a level reminiscent of some of the best loved classic condenser microphones. The MA-200SN power supply can be set for 115V and 230V, 50 or 60 Hz, through an internal switch (100V is also available). Each MA-200SN 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 excited capacitor type
Diaphragm: 1-inch diameter, gold sputtered
Diaphragm Thickness : 3-microns
Polar Response: Cardioid
Frequency Response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz, +/-3dB
Sensitivity: -37dB re 1V/pa
Maximum SPL: 120dB
Distortion: head amp only, <1% @117dB SPL, <3% @ 125dB SPL
Self Noise: 14db nominal, not to exceed 16db (A Weighted)
Impedance: 200 ohms, balanced using an output transformer
Vacuum Tube: 5840 - pentode tube wired for triode operation
Power Requirements: 100-120VAC; 220-240VAC, 50 or 60 Hz. Power consumption approx. 10 watts.
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-200SN: Shipping Weight: 14 lbs; Shipping Dimensions: 17 x 13 x 6 in; Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): MA-200SN