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Having only used a set of the Mojave Audio MA-101s microphone a handful of...…
OVERALL OPINION
Having only used a set of the Mojave Audio MA-101s microphone a handful of times, I’ve been very impressed with the results. I’ve only used them as drum overheads to date but for this application they are stellar microphones. I would bet that they work well for other acoustic instruments but I’ve yet to have the chance to try and prove this theory. For a while I wasn’t too sure about Mojave Audio in general since I had only used a few of their cheaper microphones but the MA-101 confirms that I wasn’t right in thinking this since they have a bunch of great microphones that are very affordable. The MA-101 is a professional mic in my opinion but it’s going to be found more in sort of in between studios that don’t have the best of the best for microphones but have a solid collection of tried and true mics. I’m still not convinced that the Mojave Audio MA-101’s would be my first choice for a small diaphragm condenser if I were putting together a pro level studio for myself but I would absolutely consider them. The price doesn’t make them accessible to everyone but they are definitely worth a look if you have a little bit of money to spend on some great small diaphragm condensers.
Tech. sheet
- Manufacturer: Mojave Audio
- Model: MA-101
- Category: Small diaphragm condenser microphones
- Added in our database on: 11/21/2011
The MA-101fet is a small diaphragm, solid-state condenser microphone with interchangeable cardioid and omnidirectional capsules. Designed by renowned microphone designer David Royer, the MA101fet combines the features of two of Mojave Audio's popular models - the cardioid and omnidirectional capsules from the MA-100 with the electronics from the MA-201fet. New to the MA-101fet is an internally switchable -15dB pad, increasing the headroom to an ear shattering 135dB SPL. This makes the MA-101fet suitable for everything from capturing the subtle nuances of acoustic instruments to the loudesst of electric guitars and drums - great for location recording, too.
Featuring hand selected, 3-micron cardioid and omni capsules, a high quality Jensen audio transformer and military-grade FET and custom designed low noise resistors; the MA-101fet is designed to offer excellent performance for a wide variety of applications. Each MA-101fet microphone is carefully tested and evaluated, then packaged in its protective case.
Features
- Interchangeable cardioid and omnidirectional hand-selected 3-micron capsules
- Internally switchable -15dB attenuator
- Jensen audio transformer
- Military-grade FET
- Custom designed low-noise resistors
- Ultra clean signal path
Recommended applications
- Acoustic Instruments
- Location Recording
- High SPL sources, such as Kick Drums and Bass Guitar Amps
- Electric Guitars
- Piano
- Snare Drums, Toms, Drum Overheads
TECHNICAL DATA
Capsules: Interchangeable Cardioid and Omnidirectional
Diaphragm: .8" (20.5 mm) diameter
Diaphragm thickness: 3-micron
Frequency Response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz +/- 2.5 dB
Sensitivity: -39 dB re.1V/pa +/- 1.5 dB
Maximum SPL: 125 dB pad off, 140dB pad on.
Distortion: <1% @ 120dB pad off, <1 % @ 135dB pad on
Self Noise: 14 dB nominal, not to exceed 16 dB (A weighted)
Impedance: 550 ohms, transformer balanced (Jensen)
Power Requirements: 48VDC phantom power; .68 mA wall current
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT:
Carrying Case with microphone: 8.3" x 6.7" x 3.3" (21 x 17 x 8.5 cm), weight 1.8 lbs, (0.82 KG)
Microphone: 6.75" x 1.12", weight 8 oz
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Other names: mojave ma 101, ma 101