The MA-200 is a large diaphragm, vacuum tube condenser microphone with a fixed cardioid pattern. Born to a lineage of fine microphone 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:

Use anywhere you would use an expensive, large diaphragm tube microphone.

• Vocals
• Voice Over and Broadcast
• Acoustic Instruments
• Piano
• Drum Overheads, Drum Rooms
• Orchestral Recording
• Choral Recording

TECHNICAL DATA

• 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,
• 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

FREQUENCY RESPONSE

REVIEWS

• "Maybe it's that JAN tube or the Jensen transformer, or maybe because David just understands electronics, as the components are the same as most other 'affordable' studio condensers, and yet the MA-200 sounds as good as microphones that are twice its price."
  Craig Schumacher - TapeOp

• "What I like most is that when you hit it hard, the MA-200 gives you back some crunch. The plate-loaded tube stage rounds out transients nicely, giving it an almost ribbon-like quality. When you have a mic that can cover instrumental and vocal duties in this price range, you're playing with house money."
  Kevin Becka - Mix

• "The Mojave Audio MA-200 is a wonderful sounding microphone that is well made, well packaged and unbelievably priced. It is a great consideration to any studio or engineer looking to broaden their sonic pallet."
  Russ Long - Pro Audio Review

AUDIO SAMPLES

• Vocals
• Electric Guitar
• Drums
• Acoustic Gutiar
• Pianos