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Mojave MA-50
Photo: Mojave Audio, from its spec sheet (Recording Hacks copy), p. 1.

Mojave Audio

Mojave MA-50

Large-diaphragm transformerless FET condenser, fixed cardioid

Type
Condenser
Pattern
Cardioid
Sensitivity
−40 dBV/Pa
Self-noise
16 dB(A)
Max SPL
125 dB SPL
Impedance
100 Ω
Rated range
20 – 20k Hz

Frequency response

Angle
Distance

Frequency response: from the spec sheet (Recording Hacks copy), p. 2. "Frequency Response and Polar Pattern"; relative dB. Distance, room and smoothing not stated; the rated response is "20 Hz- 20 kHz, + 3 dB".

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".p. 4
Sensitivity−40 dBV/Pa. "-40 dB re. 1V/pa".
Self-noise16 dB(A), better than. "Better than 16 dB (A weighted)".
Max SPL125 dB SPL. "MAXIMUM SPL: 125 dB"; yet distortion is given as "<0.5% @140dB SPL" and the cut sheet says it handles transients "even up to 140 dB".
Output impedance100 ohm, less than. "<100 ohms".
Rated frequency range20 Hz to 20 kHz. "20 Hz - 20kHz, ±3dB"; the cut sheet prints "+ 3 dB" and the graph caption says "±2.5dB" (p. 5).
Poweringphantom 48 V. "48VDC phantom power; current 2 mA."
Current draw2 mA
ConnectorXLR-3 male. "the three-pin XLR connectors between the microphone and the mic preamp".p. 3
Weight450 g. "1 lb. (0.45Kg)".p. 4
Dimensions194 × 51 mm. "7 5/8” X 2” (194mm x 51mm)" (length and diameter).
Supplied accessoriesshock mount with European thread adapter; aluminium carrying case. Items 1-2.p. 2
Distortion<0.5% at 140 dB SPLp. 4
Case with microphone and shock mount10 x 9 x 4.5 in, 4 lbs
From the spec sheet (Recording Hacks copy)
Rated load impedance1500 ohm, or higher. "RECOMMENDED LOAD: 1500 ohms or higher"; not in the manuals.p. 2
DesignerDavid Royerp. 1
Recommended applications (Mojave)Vocals, voice-over, acoustic instruments, drum overheads, percussion, Foley/ADR

Documents

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