Mojave MA-201fet Condenser Mic
The MA-201fet is a large diaphragm, phantom-powered, solid-state condenser microphone with a fixed cardioid pattern. With its roots in a lineage of microphone designs by David Royer, the MA-201fet 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 a 3-micron gold-sputtered capsule, high-quality Jensen audio transformer, military-grade FET and custom designed low-noise resistors, the MA-20fet performs at a level reminiscent of some of the best loved classic condenser microphones. Each MA-201fet microphone is carefully tested and evaluated, then packaged in its protective case with a professional grade shockmount.
Features:
- Hand-selected 3-micron 1″ capsule
- Jensen audio transformer
- Military-grade FET
- Custom designed low-noise resistors
- Ultra clean signal path
Recommended applications:
- Vocals
- Voice Over and Broadcast
- High SPL sources, such as Kick Drums and Bass Guitar Amps
- Electric Guitar
- Piano
- Drum Overheads, Drum Rooms
- Acoustic Instruments
Reviews
- “In every scenario, the MA-201s gave me the sound I was looking for – natural, open, and true.”
Eli Crews – Electronic Musician
- “If you were stuck on a desert island, what one microphone would you be willing to take with you? I’m obviously assuming that the said island was equipped with a recording studio packed with preamps and all of the other necessary gear…the answer… the MA-201fet.”
Brian Threlkeld – American Songwriter
- “David Royer’s latest effort, the Mojave Audio MA-201fet microphone, is a graceful, accurate, and well-priced workhorse condenser for the professional studio.”
Randy Poole – Pro Audio Review
Specifications
- TRANSDUCER TYPE: Externally polarized pressure gradient capacitor
- DIAPHRAGM: 1-inch diameter, gold sputtered
- DIAPHRAGM THICKNESS: 3-micron
- POLAR PATTERN: Cardioid
- FREQUENCY RESPONSE: 20 Hz-20kHz, +/- 3dB
- SENSITIVITY: -39 dB re. 1V/pa
- MAXIMUM SPL: 125 dB
- DISTORTION:
- SELF NOISE: 14dB nominal, not to exceed 16dB (A weighted)
- IMPEDANCE: 550 ohms, transformer balanced (Jensen)
- POWERING: 48VDC phantom power; current .68mA.
- DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT:
Carrying case with microphone, shock mount: 10″ x 9″ x 4.5″, 4 lbs.
Microphone: 7 5/8″ x 2″, 1 lb.