Mojave MA-1000 Remote Controlled Variable Pattern LDC Microphone, HPF, Pad

Drawing inspiration from some of yesterday’s most revered microphones, Technical Grammy® award winning microphone designer David Royer has created a thoroughly modern tube microphone that features an original old-stock 5840 tube, 251-style capsule, and custom designed transformer built by Coast Magnetics. The result is a sweet, airy top end, unmistakable realism in the mids and an accurate yet authoritative bottom end.

The Signature Series has been tirelessly field-tested against microphones often costing $20K or more – universally evoking the same ‘Wow’ response usually reserved for only the most prized vintage mics. With performance, reliability, and quality like this, Mojave’s new Signature Series microphone is a New American Classic.

Ideal Applications:

• Vocals and Voice-overs
• Broadcast
• Acoustic Instruments
• Piano
• Drum Overheads, Drum Rooms
• Orchestral Recording
• Choral Recording

Mojave Audio MA-1000 Features:

• Original new old-stock 5840 tube
• 251-style capsule
• Custom designed transformer by Coast Magnetics
• Remotely controlled, continuously variable polar
• pattern selector, located on power supply
• Switchable 15dB pad
• Switchable Bass Roll-off
• Internal switchable power supply voltage
• American Classic Design
• Comes with Sling-Shock® licenced from Royer Labs
• Premium Cable made with Mogami Cable and Neutrik connectors

Mojave Audio MA-1000 Specifications:

• Transducer Type: Externally polarized, pressure gradient capacitor - double diaphragm
• Diaphragm: 1-inch diameter, gold sputtered
• Diaphragm Thickness: 3-microns
• Polar Pattern: Continuously variable from omnidirectional to figure-eight
• Frequency Response: Bass cut switch provides 6 dB per octave attenuation below; 100 Hz in "cut" setting
• Sensitivity:
  • Omni: -37.5 dB
  • Cardioid: -36.0 dB
  • Figure-8: -34.0 dB re. 1V/pa
• Maximum SPL: 120 dB with pad off, 135 dB with pad on
• Distortion:
  • < 1% @ 117 dB SPL
  • < 3% @ 125 dB SPL with pad off
  • < 1% @ 132 dB SPL
  • < 3% @ 140 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 Hz
• Impedance: 200 Ohm
• Power Requirement: 6 VDC @ 150 mA. 125 VDC @ .7 mA (from dedicated power supply)
• Dimensions & Weight:
  • Carrying case with microphone, power supply, shock mount and cables: 13 lbs. (5.9 kg)
  • Microphone: 7 5/8” X 2” (194mm x 51mm), 1 lb. (0.45 kg)