The MA-50 Large-Diaphragm Transformerless Condenser Microphone is designed to produce the clarity and realism for which Mojave microphones are widely recognized and it outperforms competing well-known transformerless microphones costing much more.
The MA-50 utilizes the identical capsule as found in the company’s highly acclaimed MA-200 and MA-201fet models, the MA-50 handles the fastest transients with ease—all the way up to 140dB. The microphone’s superior transient response and its ability to handle high SPLs make the MA-50 an extremely versatile model: one that is well suited to capturing vocal performances, voiceovers, acoustic instruments, Foley / ADR, as well as percussion instruments and use as drum overheads.
The MA-50 utilizes a large-diaphragm, fixed-cardioid polar pattern design. The microphone incorporates a 3-micron capsule, employs transformerless circuitry that results in an extremely low noise floor. Combines with its fast transient response and high SPL capabilities, the MA-50 offers a basic—yet elegant—design that makes it ideally suited for use in both professional and home studio environments.
Features
- 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
- Available as matched pair (SMC-50)
- Colour: black
Recommended Applications
- Vocals
- Voice-overs
- Acoustic Instruments
- Drum Overheads
- Percussion Instruments
- Foley/ADR
Technical Specifications
- Transducser Type: Externally polarized, pressure gradient capacitor
- Diaphragm: 1-inch diameter, gold sputtered
- Diaphragm thickness: 3-microns
- Polar Pattern: Cardioid
- Frequency Response: 20 Hz-20kHz, +/- 3dB
- Sensitivity: -40.0 dB re. 1V/pa
- SPL (max.): 125 dB
- Distortion: <0.5% @140 dB SPL
- Self Noise: Better than 16dB (A weighted)
- Impedance: <100 Ω
- Load impedance: > 1500 Ω
- Power Requirement: 48 VDC phantom power; 2 mA
- Dimensions: 7 5/8” X 2” (194mm x 51mm), Carrying case: 254 x 229 x 112 mm
- Weight: 1 lb. (0.45Kg), Carrying case with microphone, shock mount: 4 lbs. (1.9Kg)