Mojave Audio MA-300 Large Diaphragm Tube Condenser Microphone

Full Description

A range of polar patterns

The tool for the task. The polar pattern is continuously variable The omnidirectional pattern captures sound from all around the microphone and is great for capturing your source naturally within your room. And it moves through various continuous shapes until it reaches the figure eight pattern - this provides side rejection which gives you more separation, providing very rich recordings. This level of versatility means that the MA-300 is all ready for the job.

Precise recordings every time

If you want a microphone that is versatile - with plenty of features - and also provides an amazing recording quality. Then this microphone is ideal. Any context you use the MA-300 on will sound professional and exceptional. The switchable 15dB pad helps you record louder instruments with the same response as quieter ones. The low cut filter allows you to record more vibrant recordings. No matter what you record you can expect a warm and natural sound. Tube mic power, in your home or professional studio.

Reviews

'Sonically, the MA-300 delivers, bringing its wonderful tube-y personality and great transient response to any recording. It’s a great go-to mic for vocals, drums, guitar amp, acoustic guitar and more.' - read more at Mix Online

Features

• Remotely controlled, continuously variable polar pattern selector
• Switchable 15dB pad
• Switchable Bass Roll-off
• Hand-selected 3-micron double diaphragm capsule
• Jensen audio transformer
• Military grade JAN 5840 vacuum tube
• Internal switchable power supply voltage
• Ultra clean signal path

Specifications

• Applications
• Vocals
• Voice Over and Broadcast
• Acoustic Instruments
• Piano
• Drum Overheads, Drum Rooms
• Orchestral Recording
• Choral Recording
• Transducer type: Externally polarized, pressure gradient capacitor – double diaphragm
• Diaphragm: 1-inch diameter, gold sputtered
• Diaphragm thickness: 3-microns
• Polar response: Continuously variable from omnidirectional to figure-eight
• Frequency response: 20 Hz to 20 KHZ, +/-3 dB at “flat” setting of bass cut switch. Bass cut switch provides 6 dB per octave attenuation below 100 Hertz in “cut” setting
• Sensitivity: -37dB re 1V/pa
• Maximum SPL: 120 dB with pad off, 135 dB with pad on
• Distortion: < 1 @ 117 dB SPL , < 3 @ 125 dB SPL with pad off, < 1 @ 132 dB SPL, < 3 @ 140 dB SPL with pad on
• Self noise: 14db nominal, not to exceed 16db (A Weighted) Pad: 15 dB
• Bass cut: 6 dB per octave below 100 hertz.
• Dimensions and weight:
• Carrying case with microphone, power supply, shock mount and cables: 13 lbs.
• Microphone: 7 5/8″ X 2″, 1 lb.