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Mojave MA101 FET Microphone Record Acoustic Guitar

Also in this recording Sebatron VMP 4000e 4 Channel Tube Mic Pre Millennia HV-3R Digital 8 Channel Mic Preamp Lynx Aurora 16 I/O D/A and A/D Converter Goodall TRD 5870 Acoustic Guitar

The Mojave Audio MA101 FET Condenser Microphone track some impressive acoustic guitar tones in the Sound Pure Recording Studios. These little microphone from Mojave audio have the capsules from their tube microphone seri... Read more

The Mojave Audio MA101 FET Condenser Microphone track some impressive acoustic guitar tones in the Sound Pure Recording Studios. These little microphone from Mojave audio have the capsules from their tube microphone series, and the electronics from the 201 FET, making it an impressive "best of both worlds" hybrid microphone design. It has a nice punchy sound to it, which makes it a great choice for acoustic guitars, particularly when you want them to cut through the mix. It also has a lot of headroom (140dB in fact) once you engage the 15dB internal pad, which is easily accessible. It is quite a value given that it includes a nice case, mount, and two capsules (both omni and cardioid). We were impressed with the results, even when running it through a tube preamp. Please give us a call to discuss your next microphone upgrade, we are here for you at Sound Pure, and can be reached toll free 888-528-9703.

Mojave MA101 FET Microphone - AES '09

Mojave Audio previews their new MA101 Small diaphragm Microphone that utilizes the same interchangeable capsules (cardioid and omni) as the MA100, but with the same big Jensen transformer as the MA201 FET. Call Sound Pur... Read more

Mojave Audio previews their new MA101 Small diaphragm Microphone that utilizes the same interchangeable capsules (cardioid and omni) as the MA100, but with the same big Jensen transformer as the MA201 FET. Call Sound Pure toll free at 888-528-9703 to discuss ordering one, or any questions you might have, or try sales@soundpure.com. Members of the Sound Pure Sales team are also experienced professional recording engineers that are glad to lend their sales experience with any of their prospective customers. Please give us a call, we are here to help!

Sebatron Tube Mic Pre Demo - Acoustic Guitar

Also in this recording Lynx Aurora 16 I/O D/A and A/D Converter Sebatron VMP 4000e 4 Channel Tube Mic Pre Earthworks SR40 mp Cardioid Microphone (Pair) Mojave Audio MA-201 FET LDC Microphone Earthworks QTC40 mp Time Coherent Omnidirectional Microphone (Pair)

The Sebatron VMP-series Tube microphone preamps are used to track acoustic guitars in a recording studio with a variety of microphones including Earthworks, Mojave, and Telefunken Microphones. While we use the Sebatron V... Read more

The Sebatron VMP-series Tube microphone preamps are used to track acoustic guitars in a recording studio with a variety of microphones including Earthworks, Mojave, and Telefunken Microphones. While we use the Sebatron VMP4000e preamp, it utilized the identical tube pre circuitry as in the 2000e and 2000e VU mic preamps. Each preamp's impressive warmth is attainable without a loss in detail typical of most preamps. Additionally the preamp features some excellent EQ functionality, and the creative ability to drive the unit in different ways to move from transparent more subtle tube coloration to much greater saturation and color (by engaging the pad circuit which exists prior to the tube gain stage). We use and love the Sebatron mic preamps in the Sound Pure recording studios, and are glad to talk to you about all of our experiences. We can be reached toll free 888.528.9703, or international 919.682.5552.

Taylor 410ce Limited Acoustic Guitar Demo

Also in this recording Sebatron VMP 4000e 4 Channel Tube Mic Pre Lynx Aurora 16 I/O D/A and A/D Converter

This lovely 2007 Taylor 410ce (cutaway with electronics) was taken in on trade-in, and is in great condition, available for purchase from the Sound Pure Guitar Boutique. It was recorded in an untreated room, with a pair... Read more

This lovely 2007 Taylor 410ce (cutaway with electronics) was taken in on trade-in, and is in great condition, available for purchase from the Sound Pure Guitar Boutique. It was recorded in an untreated room, with a pair of the new Mojave MA-101 FET pencil microphones through a Sebatron 4000e Tube Microphone Preamp. Sound Pure experts are immediately available to answer any questions that you have about recording gear, this very gently used guitar, or any of the other fine instruments available from the guitar boutique. Give us a call anytime, toll free at 888-528-9703.

Goodall TRD Acoustic Dreadnought Demo – Adirondack/Rosewood

Also in this recording Goodall TRD 5870 Acoustic Guitar Lynx Aurora 16 I/O D/A and A/D Converter Millennia HV-3R Digital 8 Channel Mic Preamp

Goodall TRD, traditional rosewood dreadnought, is an acoustic guitar that features incredible Adirondack Spruce Top Along with Indian Rosewood Back and Sides.  This amazing instrument is available for sale from the Sound... Read more

Goodall TRD, traditional rosewood dreadnought, is an acoustic guitar that features incredible Adirondack Spruce Top Along with Indian Rosewood Back and Sides.  This amazing instrument is available for sale from the Sound Pure guitar boutique, and was recorded using a spaced pair of Mojave MA-101 FET Small Diaphragm Solid-State Condenser microphones feeding a Millennia HV-3R solid-state remote-control microphone preamp, in the Sound Pure Recording Studios.  All the guitar and recording gear in the video is available for purchase through Sound Pure, your best source for boutique acoustic and electric guitars, amps, and recording equipment.  The Sound Pure sales team is always available to answer your questions, and can be reached toll free at 888-528-9703.

From Mojave Audio

The MA-101fet is a small diaphragm, solid-state condenser microphone with interchangeable cardioid and omnidirectional capsules. Designed by renowned microphone designer David Royer, the MA101fet combines the features of two of Mojave Audio's popular models - the cardioid and omnidirectional capsules from the MA-100 with the electronics from the MA-201fet. New to the MA-101fet is an internally switchable -15dB pad, increasing the headroom to an ear shattering 135dB SPL. This makes the MA-101fet suitable for everything from capturing the subtle nuances of acoustic instruments to the loudest of electric guitars and drums - great for location recording, too.

Featuring hand selected, 3-micron cardioid and omni capsules, a high quality Jensen audio transformer and military-grade FET and custom designed low noise resistors; the MA-101fet is designed to offer excellent performance for a wide variety of applications. Each MA-101fet microphone is carefully tested and evaluated, then packaged in its protective case.

Features

  • Interchangeable cardioid and omnidirectional hand-selected 3-micron capsules
  • Internally switchable -15dB attenuator
  • Jensen audio transformer
  • Military-grade FET
  • Custom designed low-noise resistors
  • Ultra clean signal path

Recommended applications

  • Acoustic Instruments
  • Location Recording
  • High SPL sources, such as Kick Drums and Bass Guitar Amps
  • Electric Guitars
  • Piano
  • Snare Drums, Toms, Drum Overheads
Capsules
Interchangeable Cardioid and Omnidirectional
Diaphragm
.8" (20.5 mm) diameter
Diaphragm thickness
3-micron
Frequency Response
20 Hz - 20 kHz +/- 2.5 dB
Sensitivity
-39 dB re.1V/pa +/- 1.5 dB
Maximum SPL
125 dB pad off, 140dB pad on.
Distortion
<1% @ 120dB pad off, <1 % @ 135dB pad on
Self Noise
14 dB nominal, not to exceed 16 dB (A weighted)
Impedance
550 ohms, transformer balanced (Jensen)
Power Requirements
48VDC phantom power; .68 mA wall current

DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT

Carrying Case with microphone
8.3" x 6.7" x 3.3" (21 x 17 x 8.5 cm), weight 1.8 lbs, (0.82 KG)
Microphone
6.75" x 1.12", weight 8 oz

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