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Mojave MA-200
Photo: Mojave Audio, from its spec sheet (Recording Hacks copy), p. 1.

Mojave Audio

Mojave MA-200

Large-diaphragm valve (tube) condenser, fixed cardioid, with an external power supply

Type
Condenser
Pattern
Cardioid
Sensitivity
−37 dBV/Pa
Self-noise
14 dB(A)
Max SPL
120 dB SPL
Impedance
200 Ω
Rated range
20 – 20k Hz

Frequency response

Angle
Distance

Frequency response: from the manual, p. 7. "FREQUENCY RESPONSE", "20Hz – 20kHz, ±2.5dB"; relative dB. Distance, room and smoothing not stated.

Dashed: outside the rated range, or simulated (other angles and distances). Hover or tap the graphs for values.

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From the manual
Capsule1-inch diameter, gold-sputtered, 3-micron diaphragm, single-sided. "1-inch diameter, gold sputtered, single-sided"; "3-micron". The product page calls it a "K67 Style Capsule ... based on German U67 and U87 style microphones".p. 5
Sensitivity−37 dBV/Pa. "-37 dB re. 1V/pa"; the 2009 manual (p. 6) adds "±1.5dB".
Self-noise14 dB(A), nominal; not to exceed 16 dB. "14dB nominal, not to exceed 16dB (A weighted)".
Max SPL120 dB SPL. "MAXIMUM SPL: 120 dB"; distortion is "<1% @117dB SPL, <3% @ 125dB SPL" (head amp only). The 2009 manual gives an output clipping level of 136 dB at 1 kHz instead (see the extra specs).
Output impedance200 ohm, transformer balanced. "200 ohms, transformer balanced"; the cut sheet adds "(Jensen)".
Rated frequency range20 Hz to 20 kHz. "20 Hz-20kHz, +3dB"; the graph is captioned "20Hz – 20kHz, ±2.5dB" (p. 6) and the product page says "+/-3dB".
Poweringexternal valve power supply, 100, 115 or 220-240 V AC, 50 or 60 Hz, about 10 W. "100, 115 or 220-240 volts AC at 50 or 60 Hz. Power consumption approximately 10 watts." The supply is switched between voltages (p. 4).p. 6
ConnectorXLR-5 (microphone to power supply). "five-pin XLR connectors between the microphone and the power supply". The supply feeds the preamp through a standard 3-pin microphone cable (p. 4).p. 3
Weight454 g. Printed "Microphone: 7 5/8 X 2, 1 lb."; converted. Case with microphone, supply, shock mount and cables: 13 lbs.p. 5
Dimensions194 × 51 mm. Printed "7 5/8 X 2" (inches; length and diameter, units not printed); converted.
Supplied accessoriesAC power supply; 16-foot 5-pin microphone cable; shock mount; AC power cable; presentation case; carrying case. Items 1-6. The 2009 manual lists an aluminium carrying case, a European thread adapter on the shock mount and a warranty card.p. 2
ValveNOS 5840 (military grade 5840W) sub-miniature pentode, wired as a triodep. 5
Output transformerJensen (2006 cut sheet, 2009 and 2021 manuals); "Custom Mojave transformer" on the product pagep. 3
DistortionHead amp only: <1% at 117 dB SPL, <3% at 125 dB SPLp. 5
Warm-upAbout ten minutes; at least thirty minutes before first usep. 3
Mains fusesT500mAL for 100 and 120 V AC, T250mAL for 220 V ACp. 4
Weight in case13 lbs (case with microphone, supply, shock mount and cables); shipping weight 14 lbs (13.5 lbs in the 2009 manual)p. 6
From the manual (Recording Hacks copy)
Output clipping level132 dB at 20 Hz, 135 dB at 32 Hz, 136 dB at 100 Hz, 1 kHz and 10 kHzp. 6
From the spec sheet (Recording Hacks copy)
DesignerDavid Royerp. 1

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