MA-200 Condenser Microphone

The MA-200 is a large diaphragm, vacuum tube condenser microphone with a fixed cardioid pattern. The most recent in a lineage of micro- phone designs by David Royer, the MA-200 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-200 performs at a level reminiscent of some of the best loved classic condenser microphones. The MA-200 power supply can be set for 115V and 230V, 50 or 60 Hz, through an internal switch (100V is also available). Each MA-200 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.

Features:

• Hand-selected 3-micron capsule
• Jensen audio transformer
• Military grade JAN 5840 vacuum tube
• Internal switchable power supply voltage • Ultra clean signal path

Recommended Applications:

• Vocals
• Broadcast
• Acoustic Instruments
• Piano
• Drum Overheads, Drum Rooms • Orchestral Recording
• Choral Recording
• Voice-overs

Technical Specifications

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.
Polar Pattern and Frequency Response