Mojave MA-201fet

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

The MA-201fetVG is a large diaphragm, phantom-powered, solid-state condenser microphone with a fixed cardioid pattern. With its roots in a lineage of microphone designs by David Royer, the MA-201fetVG 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 a 3-micron, single-sided, gold-sputtered capsule, high-quality custom-wound audio transformer, military-grade FET and custom designed low-noise resistors, the MA-201fetVG performs at a level reminiscent of some of the best loved classic condenser microphones. Each MA-201fetVG microphone is carefully tested and evaluated, then packaged in its protective case with a professional grade shockmount.

MA-201FET FEATURES

K67 Style Capsule

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

Fixed Cardioid Pattern

A fixed cardioid pattern.
Easy. Effective. Classic

FET Design

Solid state microphones provide transparent, detailed sound.

Fixed Cardioid Pattern
Hand-selected 3-micron 1″ capsule
Custom Mojave audio transformer

Military-grade FET
Custom designed low-noise resistors
Ultra clean signal path

DAVID ROYER EXPLAINS THE MA-201FET

Technical Information

Specifications

TRANSDUCER TYPE: Externally polarized, pressure gradient capacitor – double diaphragm.
DIAPHRAGM: 1-inch diameter, gold sputtered
DIAPHRAGM THICKNESS: 3 microns
POLAR PATTERN: cardioid
FREQUENCY RESPONSE: 20 Hz to 20 KHZ, +/-3 dB at “flat” setting of bass cut
switch. Bass cut switch provides 6 dB per octave attenuation below
100 Hertz in “cut” setting
SENSITIVITY: -40.5 dB, re. 1V/pa
MAXIMUM SPL: 120 dB with pad off, 135 dB with pad on.
DISTORTION: < 1% @ 120 dB SPL , < 3% @ 134 dB SPL with pad off
< 1% @ 134 dB SPL, < 3% @ 148 dB SPL with pad on
SELF NOISE: 14dB nominal, not to exceed 16dB (A weighted)
PAD: 15 dB
BASS CUT: 6 dB per octave below 100 hertz.
IMPEDANCE: 550 ohms, transformer balanced
POWERING: 48VDC phantom power; current 1.2 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)