MA-200SN

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.

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MA-200 Explained by Microphone Designer David Royer


 

Features

  • 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

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 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.

Polar Pattern and Frequency Response