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Mojave Audio - MA-200 Large-diaphragm Condenser Microphone

Description

The MA-200 is a large-diaphragm vacuum tube condenser microphone with a fixed cardioid polar pattern. Born from a lineage of refined microphone designs by David Royer, the MA-200 delivers warm, full-bodied reproductions of vocals and instruments, without the high-frequency distortion and shrill artifacts often encountered with modern condenser microphones.

Using hand-selected 3-micron capsules, high-quality Jensen audio transformers, and military-grade JAN 5840 vacuum tubes, the MA-200 performs at a level reminiscent of some of the most beloved classic condenser microphones. The MA-200 power supply can be set to 115V and 230V, 50 or 60Hz, via an internal switch. Each MA-200 microphone, power supply, and cable assembly is burned in for 24 hours, thoroughly tested and evaluated, and then packaged in its protective case in a slipcase.

Features
• Hand-selected 3-micron capsule
• Jensen audio transformer
• Military grade JAN 5840 vacuum tube
• Switchable internal supply voltage
• Ultra clean signal path

Applications
• Voice
• Voiceover and broadcasting
• Acoustic instruments
• A piano
• Battery overheads, drum rooms
• Orchestra recording
• Choral recording

Features
TRANSDUCER TYPE: Externally excited capacitor type
DIAPHRAGM: 1 inch diameter, gold sprayed
DIAPHRAGM THICKNESS: 3 microns
POLAR RESPONSE: Cardioid
FREQUENCY RESPONSE: 20 Hz - 20 kHz, +/-3dB
SENSITIVITY: -37dB re 1V/pa
MAXIMUM SPL: 120 dB
DISTORTION: Mic preamp only, <1% at 117 dB SPL, <3% at 125 dB SPL
AUTONOMOUS NOISE: 14 dB nominal, not to exceed 16 dB (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.