Mojave Audio
Mojave MA-201fet
Large-diaphragm FET condenser with output transformer, fixed cardioid
Power Phantom 48 V.
- Type
- Condenser
- Pattern
- Cardioid
- Sensitivity
- −40.5 dBV/Pa
- Among 204 condensers: more output than 32%
- Among 311 mics: more output than 52%
- Self-noise
- 14 dB(A)
- Among 258 condensers: quieter than 59%
- Among 272 mics: quieter than 60%
- Max SPL
- 120 dB SPL
- Among 277 condensers: takes louder sound than 3%
- Among 343 mics: takes louder sound than 3%
- Rated range
- 20 – 20k Hz
- Released
- 2008
vs 75 side-address condensers
More output than 15% of 75 side-address condensers.
Each stripe is one side-address condenser with a published sensitivity, and each bar counts them; further right means more output. This mic is in blue.
vs 99 side-address condensers
Quieter than 34% of 99 side-address condensers.
Each stripe is one side-address condenser with a published self-noise, and each bar counts them; further right means quieter. This mic is in blue.
vs 107 side-address condensers
Takes louder sound than 7% of 107 side-address condensers.
Each stripe is one side-address condenser with a published max SPL, and each bar counts them; further right means it takes louder sound. This mic is in blue.
Proximity effect: the bass it gains up close
From the manual, p. 6.
"FREQUENCY RESPONSE", "20Hz – 20kHz, ±2.5dB"; relative dB. Distance, room and smoothing not stated.
Dashed: outside the rated range, or simulated (other angles and distances). Hover or tap the graphs for values.
In practice
All specs
| From the product page | ||
|---|---|---|
| Capsule | 1-inch diameter, gold-sputtered, 3-micron diaphragm, double diaphragm"DIAPHRAGM: 1-inch diameter, gold sputtered"; "3 microns"; "K67 Style Capsule ... based on German U67 and U87 style microphones". The cut sheet and manuals do not say double or single. | p. 1 |
| Sensitivity | −40.5 dBV/Paalso −39 dBV/Pa, 2008 cut sheet and 2009 manual. "-40.5 dB, re. 1V/pa". The cut sheet (p. 2) and the 2009 manual (p. 4): "-39 dB re. 1V/pa". | |
| Self-noise | 14 dB(A)nominal; not to exceed 16 dB. "14dB nominal, not to exceed 16dB (A weighted)"; the same in the cut sheet and the 2009 manual. | |
| Max SPL | 120 dB SPLpad off; also 135 dB SPL, pad on; also 125 dB SPL, 2008 cut sheet and 2009 manual (no pad). "120 dB with pad off, 135 dB with pad on." The cut sheet and the 2009 manual: "MAXIMUM SPL: 125 dB". | |
| Output impedance | 550 ohmtransformer balanced. "550 ohms, transformer balanced"; the cut sheet adds "(Jensen)". | |
| Rated frequency range | 20 Hz to 20 kHz"20 Hz to 20 KHZ"; the cut sheet: "20 Hz-20kHz, + 3dB"; the graph is captioned "20Hz – 20kHz, ±2.5dB". | |
| Powering | phantom 48 V"48VDC phantom power"; the manual (p. 3): "requires standard 48v phantom to operate". | |
| Current draw | 1.2 mAalso 0.68 mA, 2008 cut sheet and 2009 manual. "current 1.2 mA"; the cut sheet and the 2009 manual: "current .68mA". | |
| Switches | pad: off, onOnly implied: max SPL and distortion are given "with pad off" and "with pad on"; the amount is not stated. The cut sheet and both manuals mention no pad. | |
| Weight | 454 gPrinted "Microphone: 7 5/8″ X 2″ (194mm x 51mm), 1 lb."; converted. Case with microphone and shock mount: 4 lbs (5 lbs in the 2021 manual). | |
| Dimensions | 194 × 51 mm"7 5/8″ X 2″ (194mm x 51mm)"; length and diameter. | |
| Distortion | Pad off: <1% at 120 dB SPL, <3% at 134 dB SPL; pad on: <1% at 134 dB SPL, <3% at 148 dB SPL | |
| Electronics | Military-grade FET, custom low-noise resistors | |
| Case | Carrying case with microphone and shock mount: 10 x 9 x 4.5 in, 4 lbs | |
| From the spec sheet (Recording Hacks copy) | ||
| Output transformer | Jensen (2008 cut sheet, 2009 manual); "Custom Mojave audio transformer" on the product page | p. 2 |
| Designer | David Royer | p. 1 |
| From the Recording Hacks page | ||
| Released | 2008 | |
| From the manual (Recording Hacks copy) | ||
| Connector | XLR-3 male"the three-pin XLR connectors between the microphone and the mic preamp"; gender not stated. | p. 3 |
| From the manual | ||
| Supplied accessories | aluminium carrying case; shock mount with European thread adapterItems 1-2. | p. 2 |
Documents
- MA-201fetproduct page
- MA-201FET Solid State Condenser Microphonemanual, "MA201fet Manual 2021"
- MA-201fet Solid State Capacitor Microphonemanual, "MA201fet Manual 2009"
- MA-201 fet Condenser Microphonecut sheet
- Mojave Audio MA-201 FET | RecordingHacks.com
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