The challenge Create a transformerless microphone circuit without the inherent problems found in transformerless microphones. Technical Grammy award winning microphone designer David Royer has created a thoroughly modern microphone that rises to that challenge: the new MA-50. Designed to produce the clarity and realism that Mojave microphones are known for - at an entry level price - the MA-50 out performs well-known transformerless mics costing many times more.

Recommended applications:

Vocals

Voice-over

Acoustic Instruments

Drum Overheads

Percussion Instruments

Foley/ADR

Large-diaphragm cardioid 3-micron capsule

Fixed-cardioid polar pattern

Transformerless circuitry

Very low noise

Includes professional shock mount

Simple - yet elegant design - perfect for home recording

High SPL handling

Fast transient response

Transducer Type: Externally polarized pressure gradient capacitor

Diaphragm: 1-inch diameter, gold sputtered

Diaphragm Thickness: 3-microns

Polar Pattern: Cardioid

Frequency Response: 20 Hz- 20 kHz, + 3 dB

Sensitivity: -40 dB re. 1V/pa

Maximum SPL: 125 dB

Distortion: <0.5% @140 dB SPL

Self Noise: Better than 16 dB (A weighted)

Impedance: <100 ohms

Recommended Load: 1500 ohms or higher

Powering: 48VDC phantom power; current 2 mA.