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Mojave Audio MA-1000 Large-Diaphragm Tube Condenser Microphone - Desert Sand

Large-Diaphragm Tube Condenser Microphone with Continuously Variable Polar Patterns - Desert Sand
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Superb-sounding Tube Condenser from Mojave

When Mojave Audio built the MA-1000 tube condenser microphone, they pulled out all the stops. Inspired by the most revered microphones of yesteryear, the MA-1000 features an NOS 5840 tube, 251-style capsule, and custom-designed Coast Magnetics transformer. At Sweetwater, when we first heard the MA-1000's sweet, airy top end, realistic mids, and robust bottom end, we were hooked. Vocals, acoustic instruments, drum overheads - the MA-1000 excels at everything. Complete with continuously variable polar patterns, the Mojave Audio MA-1000 tube condenser microphone easily holds its own against boutique mics ten times its price.

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A modern condenser mic with classic characteristics

The MA-1000 is the culmination of Royer's 20-plus years of custom microphone design. The large-diaphragm MA-1000 yields warm, full-bodied reproductions of vocals and instruments without the shrillness and high-frequency grunge often encountered with modern condenser microphones.

Impressive design delivers top-shelf performance

Utilizing a 1" diameter, gold-sputtered diaphragm, custom-designed Coast Magnetics transformer, original new old-stock 5840 tube, and 251-style capsule, the MA-1000 performs at a level reminiscent of some of the most revered classic condenser microphones. Each MA-1000 microphone is carefully tested and evaluated, then packaged in its protective case with a Royer-designed Sling-Shock shockmount.

Continuously variable polar patterns can handle any source

The MA-1000 is perfect for any number of studio applications, thanks to its continuously variable polar patterns, as well as its bass roll-off and 15dB pad. From vocals to voice-over work to more raucous sources such as kick drums and bass or guitar cabinets, the MA-1000 easily handles it all. A pair work well parked over a drum kit as overheads. And of course, the MA-1000 shines on acoustic instruments and piano, as well.

Mojave Audio MA-1000 Tube Condenser Microphone Features:

  • Mojave Signature Series "Desert Sand" finish
  • Large-diaphragm tube condenser microphone
  • Excels on voice, broadcast, acoustic instruments, piano, drum overheads, drum rooms, and orchestral applications
  • Vintage-inspired design features an NOS 5840 tube, 251-style capsule, and custom-designed Coast Magnetics transformer
  • Remotely controlled, continuously variable polar patterns can handle any source
  • Switchable 15dB pad and bass roll-off help keep your recordings free of distortion and thumps
  • Includes a Sling-Shock shockmount licensed from Royer Labs
  • Utilizes premium Mogami cable and Neutrik connectors

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Tech Specs

  • Microphone Type: Tube Condenser
  • Mono/Stereo: Mono
  • Polar Pattern: Omnidirectional to Figure-8 (continuously variable)
  • Diaphragm Size: 1" (3-microns thick)
  • Max SPL: 120dB SPL
  • Output Impedance: 200 ohms
  • Self Noise: 14dB nominal
  • Low Cut Filter: 100Hz
  • Pads: -15dB
  • Tube: NOS 5840
  • Color: Desert Sand
  • Power Source: External Power Supply
  • Connector: XLR
  • Dimensions: 7.6" x 2"
  • Weight: 1.0 lbs.
  • Included Accessories: Carrying Case, Shockmount, Cables
  • Manufacturer Part Number: MA-1000DS

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You want a professional mic that gives stunning results, and you're willing to lighten your wallet, but you're not made of $6,000 -10,000+ money … and you're not willing to sacrifice quality: meet the MA 1000. David Royer's take (upgrade, and modernization) of the ELAM 251 - a take that's capable of meeting and exceeding results of microphones costing thousands of dollars more.
While I bought this principally as a personal vocal mic, it's capable of giving high quality results on many sound sources (vocal, choral, acoustic guitar, orchestra, overheads).
Not made of MA-1000 money but want a pro quality studio workhorse, check out the MA-300 (tube), or the MA-301 (transformer) or the MA-50 (transformer-less) : you will not be disappointed with having a few Mojave mics in your mic locker.
by Jeffrey Richard from Orlando, FL on
Music background: Multi-instrumentalist, home producer, mixing, mastering

The Real Deal. a $30k mic for one-tenth the price.

David Royer is a brilliant and thoughtful designer. This microphone embodies everything that he - and Mojave - represent. The MA-1000 sounds perfect. I smiled and laughed the first time I heard my voice through it... as did my brother. The only other time this happened was when I heard myself through a vintage Neumann U67. But the MA-1000 sounds better.

And that's about it, really. The MA-1000 is the end result of the highest quality, most uncompromising design and build. But how does Mojave keep its microphones so inexpensive? Well, there are several reasons... and it isn't rocket science. Mojave's YouTube videos explain how they accomplish this, for those who are interested.

Last but not least: the MA-1000 costs about the same as a Telefunken 251 did when it was released in 1960. The MA-1000, however, has serviceable parts. And it's guaranteed to work each time you warm it up. And it doesn't cost $30k. To the discerning ear, these MA-1000's are absolutely in the same league as the 251. Sure, the Telefunken 251 has the history and the cachet that comes with it... but the MA-1000 is making history today. And it has the sound. And it works. But hey, don't take my word for it: check out Alan Meyerson's YouTube video where he goes into great detail about why the MA-1000 is *the* go-to microphone for those who want to achieve the clearest fidelity possible.
by SFR on

Sounds fantastic

Still in the honeymoon phase but I've had experience with a good amount of high end microphones including Soundelux U99, U87, as well as several other mics in the Mojave line. This mic is easily my favorite yet. It just sounds "right". Clear, open midrange, full in the bottom and just the right amount of top end presence. Haven't been able to find any fault with it. Recorded a female client of mine, and with some compression felt it was radio-ready. No mangling with eq. No tricks with distortion. Just sounds right. Its an investment, but is well worth the money as this is the entrance into the "high end" of microphones. Thanks to Jon for the good deal!
by Chris Sweet from Providence, RI on
Music background: Producer, Mix Engineer

Solid Mic for a variety of applications

The MA-1000 is a universal studio microphone. With the variable dial on the pre-amp it covers just about anything you can throw at it. Drums, no problem. Very high end but for a studio musician, the cost of one mic that does almost everything is better than 5.
by Sweetwater Customer on
Music background: Studio and live musician and sound engineer

A modern Classic

This mic produces some of the most clear and pleasing vocals I've ever heard, let alone recorded myself. You can scream or whisper in it from pretty much any distance, and it captures everything very smoothly, with just the right kind of warmth on the low end, silk in the high end, and presence in the mids.

I ended up getting this microphone instead of one of the many ELAM 251 mics on the market for a variety of reasons which I will list here:

1. Built with modern parts. It's a bit more future proof knowing I can get new tubes and transformers, if/when I need to, and my sound won't drastically change.

2. With all of the high-end character and vibe of the classic German mics we all love, it also has this incredible presence boost that makes it more like the 251 and C800G had a baby. The boost, however, is still silky and handles sibilance like a champ.

3. Variable polar pattern. This knob, depending on the space I am singing or playing in, has become like a room side-chain where I can dial in the character of the room to just the right amount, which is especially helpful on close miced singers. If you find yourself in a neutral space, the knob is like an EQ. I've been experimenting a ton and having a blast with what I'm finding.

There are a lot of cool things about this little dude. No buyers remorse here!
by Beau Stephenson from Los Angeles on
Music background: Songwriter/Producer/Engineer
See also: Condenser Mics, Mojave Audio, Mojave Audio Condenser Microphones
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