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Mojave Audio - MA-50BK

Description

Technical Grammy Award-winning microphone designer David Royer hascreated a thoroughly modern microphone that rises to that challenge: the new MA-50. Designed to produce the clarity and realism that Mojave microphones are known for, at an entry level price, the MA-50 outperforms well-known transformerless mics costing many times more.

The MA-50 is the perfect microphone for pros and semi-pros alike. Utilizing the same capsule as the MA-200 and MA-201fet, it handles the fastest transients with ease - even up to 140 dB.

Features
* Large-diaphragm cardioid 3-micron capsule
* Fixed-cardioid polar pattern
* Transformerless circuitry
* Very low noise
* Includes professional shock mount
* Simple - yet elegant design - perfect for home recording
* High SPL handling
* Fast transient response

Applications
* Vocals
* Voice-over
* Acoustic Instruments
* Drum Overheads
* Percussion Instruments
* Foley/ADR

Specifications
TRANSDUCER TYPE: Externally polarized pressure gradient capacitor
DIAPHRAGM: 1-inch diameter, gold sputtered
DIAPHRAGM THICKNESS: 3-microns
POLAR PATTERN: Cardioid
FREQUENCY RESPONSE: 20 Hz- 20 kHz, + 3 dB
SENSITIVITY: -40 dB re. 1V/pa
MAXIMUM SPL: 125 dB
DISTORTION: < 0.5% @140 dB SPL
SELF NOISE: Better than 16 dB (A weighted)
IMPEDANCE: < 100 ohms
RECOMMENDED LOAD: 1500 ohms or higher
POWERING: 48VDC phantom power; current 2 mA.
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT:
Carrying case with microphone, shock mount: 10" x 9" x 4.5", 4 lbs.
Microphone: 7 5/8" x 2" (194mm x 51mm), 1 lb. (0.45Kg)