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INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of a Mojave Audio MA-200 Vacuum Tube Capacitor Microphone. Your MA-200 was carefully designed and constructed using only the finest materials. The MA-200 microphone is capable of delivering superb performance and, with minimal care, will do so for many years. Your MA-200 was thoroughly tested and given a 24hour factory burn in prior to shipment. The MA-200’s capacitor capsule and electronics are adapted from mid-1950’s design practice. The MA-200 utilizes a U.S.
microphone or when service is required, we will need to know the serial number, so keep it handy. GENERAL INFORMATION The MA-200 is a vacuum tube microphone and requires a dedicated power supply and five-pin cable set for operation. These items are provided with the microphone, along with a specially designed shock mount assembly. The capsule is a 3-micron, gold-sputtered type, with a fixed cardioid pick-up pattern. The vacuum tube head-amplifier delivers wide bandwidth and low noise operation.
OPERATION When plugging the microphone in, the five-pin XLR connectors between the microphone and the power supply should be inserted gently into their corresponding sockets. Rough handling, misaligned orientation, or trying to force the connections together too quickly could result in bent pins. Operation Tip! Your MA-200 was thoroughly checked and burned-in before leaving the factory.
microphone cable or a broken or bent pin on a connector. The next most likely cause for fuse failure is operation of the power supply on incorrect voltage. CARE OF YOUR MICROPHONE Your microphone is a delicate precision instrument and it should be treated as such. Here are some commonsense rules to keep your microphone healthy. 1. Be careful in your setup so that the microphone and/or power supply never falls to the floor.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS TRANSDUCER TYPE: Externally polarized pressure gradient capacitor DIAPHRAGM: 1-inch diameter, gold sputtered DIAPHRAGM THICKNESS: 3-micron POLAR PATTERN: Cardioid FREQUENCY RESPONSE: 20 Hz-20kHz, + 3dB SENSITIVITY: -37 dB re.
POLAR RESPONSE Type: Cardioid FREQUENCY RESPONSE 20Hz – 20kHz, ±2.
WARRANTY Your Mojave Audio product is warranted to the original owner for a period of two years. Mojave Audio guarantees this product to be free from electrical and mechanical defects and will repair or replace defective components, or replace the microphone at Mojave Audio's option. Should service be required for your Mojave Audio product, please contact the manufacturer. Excellent service will also be provided for products beyond the warranty period at a modest cost for parts and labor.
