Mojave MA-50 Large Diaphragm Condenser Microphone Overview:

Technical Grammy award winning microphone designer David Royer has created a thoroughly modern microphone – 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: 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)