Mojave MA-50BK, Large Diaphragm Transformerless Solid State Condenser

Large Diaphragm Transformerless Solid State Condenser

The challenge? Create a transformerless microphone circuit without the inherent problems found in transformerless microphones. Technical
Grammy® award winning microphone designer David Royer has created a thoroughly modern microphone that rises to that challenge: 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

TECHNICAL DATA:

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)