Mojave Audio Small Diaphragm Tube Condenser Professional Microphone

Description

Exceptional attention to detail defines the Mojave line of microphones designed with quality US components. The MA-100 is a small diaphragm, vacuum tube condenser microphone with interchangeable cardioid and omni directional capsules. The latest in a lineage of successful microphone designs by David Royer, the MA-100's ‘cathode follower’ design allows use on high SPL instruments such as drums and guitar amplifiers, as well as the more common applications of a small diaphragm, vacuum tube condenser microphone, such as acoustic instruments, cymbals, stereo pairs and pianos. Featuring hand selected 3 micron capsules, high quality Jensen audio transformers and military-grade JAN 5840 vacuum tubes, the MA-100 performs at a level reminiscent of some of the best loved classic small diaphragm tube condenser microphones. The MA-100 power supply can be set for either 115v or 230v via an external switch. Each MA-100 microphone, power supply and cable set is burned in for 24 hours, carefully tested and evaluated, then packaged in its protective case. Small diaphragm microphones offer some distinct advantages over their larger brethren such as more consistent polar pattern, better transient response, and ease of placement. Why choose an MA-100? Extended low-frequency response and high SPL handling capability – try putting your large-diaphragm mic on a snare drum! Features:Interchangeable cardioid and omnidirectional capsules, Hand-selected 3-micron capsule, Jensen audio transformer, Military grade JAN 5840 vacuum tube, External switchable power supply voltage, Ultra clean signal path and High SPL handling capability. Applications: Drums , Guitar Amps, Piano, Stereo Pairs, Decca Tree, Orchestral and Choral Recording. TECHNICAL DATA:TRANSDUCER TYPE:  Externally excited capacitor type, DIAPHRAGM:   .8" / 20.5 mm diameter, 3 microns, POLAR RESPONSE: Interchangeable Cardioid and Omnidirectional Capsules,FREQ RESPONSE: 20 Hz - 20 kHz, ±3dB, SENSITIVITY: -37dB re 1V/pa, MAXIMUM SPL: 120dB, DISTORTION: head amp only , not to exceed .4% @ 140 dB SPL ,SELF NOISE: Not to exceed 16dB, IMPEDANCE: 450 ohms, transformer balanced, VACUUM TUBE: 5840 pentode wired as triode, operated as a unity-gain buffer stage (cathode follower), POWER REQUIREMENTS: 100-120VAC; 220-240VAC, 50 or 60 Hz. Power consumption approx. 10 watts.