The challenge? Create a transformerless microphone circuit without the inherent problems found in transformerless microphones. Technical Grammy® award winning microphone designer David Royer has created 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 out performs 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
Recommended 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: 125dB
• 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)
Brand reference number:
MA-50
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