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Mojave MA-201fet
Photo: Mojave Audio, from its spec sheet (Recording Hacks copy), p. 1.

Mojave Audio

Mojave MA-201fet

Large-diaphragm FET condenser with output transformer, fixed cardioid

Type
Condenser
Pattern
Cardioid
Sensitivity
−40.5 dBV/Pa
Self-noise
14 dB(A)
Max SPL
120 dB SPL
Impedance
550 Ω
Rated range
20 – 20k Hz

Frequency response

Angle
Distance

Frequency response: from the manual, p. 6. "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 product page
Capsule1-inch diameter, gold-sputtered, 3-micron diaphragm, double diaphragm. "DIAPHRAGM: 1-inch diameter, gold sputtered"; "3 microns"; "K67 Style Capsule ... based on German U67 and U87 style microphones". The cut sheet and manuals do not say double or single.p. 1
Sensitivity−40.5 dBV/Pa; also −39 dBV/Pa, 2008 cut sheet and 2009 manual. "-40.5 dB, re. 1V/pa". The cut sheet (p. 2) and the 2009 manual (p. 4): "-39 dB re. 1V/pa".
Self-noise14 dB(A), nominal; not to exceed 16 dB. "14dB nominal, not to exceed 16dB (A weighted)"; the same in the cut sheet and the 2009 manual.
Max SPL120 dB SPL, pad off; also 135 dB SPL, pad on; also 125 dB SPL, 2008 cut sheet and 2009 manual (no pad). "120 dB with pad off, 135 dB with pad on." The cut sheet and the 2009 manual: "MAXIMUM SPL: 125 dB".
Output impedance550 ohm, transformer balanced. "550 ohms, transformer balanced"; the cut sheet adds "(Jensen)".
Rated frequency range20 Hz to 20 kHz. "20 Hz to 20 KHZ"; the cut sheet: "20 Hz-20kHz, + 3dB"; the graph is captioned "20Hz – 20kHz, ±2.5dB".
Poweringphantom 48 V. "48VDC phantom power"; the manual (p. 3): "requires standard 48v phantom to operate".
Current draw1.2 mA; also 0.68 mA, 2008 cut sheet and 2009 manual. "current 1.2 mA"; the cut sheet and the 2009 manual: "current .68mA".
Switchespad: off, on. Only implied: max SPL and distortion are given "with pad off" and "with pad on"; the amount is not stated. The cut sheet and both manuals mention no pad.
Weight454 g. Printed "Microphone: 7 5/8″ X 2″ (194mm x 51mm), 1 lb."; converted. Case with microphone and shock mount: 4 lbs (5 lbs in the 2021 manual).
Dimensions194 × 51 mm. "7 5/8″ X 2″ (194mm x 51mm)"; length and diameter.
DistortionPad off: <1% at 120 dB SPL, <3% at 134 dB SPL; pad on: <1% at 134 dB SPL, <3% at 148 dB SPL
ElectronicsMilitary-grade FET, custom low-noise resistors
CaseCarrying case with microphone and shock mount: 10 x 9 x 4.5 in, 4 lbs
From the spec sheet (Recording Hacks copy)
Output transformerJensen (2008 cut sheet, 2009 manual); "Custom Mojave audio transformer" on the product pagep. 2
DesignerDavid Royerp. 1
From the manual (Recording Hacks copy)
ConnectorXLR-3 male. "the three-pin XLR connectors between the microphone and the mic preamp"; gender not stated.p. 3
From the manual
Supplied accessoriesaluminium carrying case; shock mount with European thread adapter. Items 1-2.p. 2

Documents

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