Mojave MA-200

Our take on an '87, with a fixed cardioid polar pattern.

The MA-200SN 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-200SN 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 single-sided 3-micron capsules, high-quality Jensen audio transformers and military-grade JAN 5840 vacuum tubes, the MA-200SN performs at a level reminiscent of some of the best loved classic condenser microphones. The MA-200SN power supply can be set for 115V and 230V, 50 or 60 Hz, through an internal switch (100V is also available). Each MA-200SN 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.

MA-200 Features

K67 Style Capsule

Gold-sputtered capsule based on German U67 and U87 style microphones.

Fixed Cardioid Pattern

A fixed cardioid polar pattern.
Easy. Effective. Classic.

Vacuum Tube

Warm, full bodied, with a smooth top end.

Hand-selected 3-micron, single-sided capsule
Jensen audio transformer
Military grade JAN 5840 vacuum tube
Internal switchable power supply voltage
Ultra clean signal path

DAVID ROYER EXPLAINS THE MA-200

The Technical mumbo jumbo

Specifications

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, <1% @117dB SPL, <3% @ 125dB SPL
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.