I'm totally hook to this Mic!!! 
by Brian Fanjul from Los Angeles, Puerto Rico, New York., August 2008
Music Background:  Sound Engineer, Mixer, Sound Editor, Post-Production ( foley ),Live Sound Engineer and Performer.

Royer design it so imagine. A $995. Mic, this is one of L.A. secret weapon to track. This mic is a Cardioid Tube Condenser Mic, the capsule and transformer are top quality same as the sound of this mic. I use this for tracking Vocals, Voice Overs, Piano, Acoustic Guitar, Drums O/H and Classical Instruments. A pair of this and you are in the ball park. The sound is Warn and Full bodied as spec of a good tube mic, also has a vintage but modern sound to it that make it so versatile and a good flat rate response. Under $1,000. this is what you want if you don't want to be broke, just kidding! Also the Blue Blueberry is a Awesome Mic in this same range, this Two Mic's I compare to Mic's costing twice or triple the $$$. This Mojave MA-200 is a must have!!! I highly recommend!!!

  Amazzzing for the Price! 
by Siddhant Bhatia from New Delhi, India, August 2008
Music Background:  SSL Certified Audio Engineer, Pro Musician

Its an amazing mic for the price offered, for sure ...

Where to begin the critical analyses?

Hmmm ... the installation is pretty easy, though the screw of the shock mount could be a little tricky to handle! The cable too, needs good care! Rest, all's a breeze. Its a sturdy set, and works like a charm.

The best thing about the microphone is its technical superiority over a lot of other contemporaries. The detailed characteristics would blow you apart. The best part about the mic was its treatment to high frequencies.

I've mostly used this mic on an Acoustic Guitar and Male and Female Vocals. What I found was more like a Neumann U87 Effect! Unbelievable, but even better, I think! I've Worked with all sorts of mics ... smallest to the largest of all varieties, so I know what is what!

The lows and the low mids werent that great when the mic was at a 1 ft. distance from the vocalist, but still, overall balanced. A little enhancement would add structure to the instrument easily.

With this microphone ... You wouldnt have to work too hard! The instruments would cut through!

I would prefer using the mic in quiet conditions. Its ultra-sensitive! A worth buy, and I'm really happy with my mic!

  Top-Quality Mic 
by Michael Yee from Chicago, Illinois, July 2008
Music Background:  Songwriter

This mic is amazing. I use it for male and female vocals and acoustic guitars and it is detailed, musical, and emphasizes all the right frequencies. It sounds very full, warm, and balanced with a very pleasing sheen that is not at all unnatural or overdone. I have owned an AKG C-414 (which sounds amazing on acoustic guitars but somewhat sterile for my vocal preferences) and have also demoed the Rode K2, which simply does not compare to this mic. In comparison, the K2 has a stunning lack of detail, sounds muffled and 2-dimensional.

I HIGHLY recommend this microphone. You will not find a product like the Mojave MA-200 for anywhere near this price!

  How good is the MA 200 ??? 
by pastaman from Nashville- music city, May 2008
Music Background:  recording artist in the 90's- writing/producing today

In 92 i purchased one of the first stereo sets of Gefell U57 mics from Skipper Wise (founder of Blue) and immediately had Tony Merrill over at SPA reset the capsule to 3 micron with the Jenson transformers- Now while that mic had a pretty significant noise floor- it was one of the best sounding mics i have ever owned- so i had pretty high expectations of the MA 200 simply because of the electronics and the sensitivity of the capsule- What the MA -200 lacks with respect to the variable pattern it absolutely makes up for in sound quality.

Last week we had an artist who had just cut vocals through the Korby ELAM capsule (api pre/tube tec compression)- we had him sing a pass on the MA-200, a Lawson with 251 capsule, and a 1953 C-12 (mint condition)- the mics were run through a 1081 with a touch of compression from a 2254- while the Lawson and the C-12 were the consensus favs- the MA-200 was close behind with the Korby the consensus least fav-(in all fairness it might have lost warmth in the api/tube tech). this mic is 1/3 the price of the lawson, 1/4 the price of the korby and about a 1/10th the price of the AKG- its a bright and present mic with a good amount of signal- and if you have a decent mic pre- this mic is all you will ever need in a project studio- i will be buying a second one very soon and adding it to my cabinet. Great Work went into this mic and i am really shocked that it is in this price range.

hope this helps-

  Another satisfied customer 
by Big Daddy from Staten Island New York, February 2008
Music Background:  Guitar player close to 40 years, many years doing live sound, adequate vocalist for my music

As an neophyte at recording I'm always learning something new. But I am backed up by 35 years of playing gigs and some of doing sound reenforcement. So my ears are fairly well trained especially for changes in Tone. I'm a guitar player and tone is so important. Well this mic has tone. The Jensen transformer, 5840 tube combination sold me and I was not disappointed. I was using a Rode mic and although it was OK the difference is startling. It actually fits my voice like a glove. Big, warm, airy highs with a flat response and it didn't seem to pickup someone coughing in the next room.

  Great Mic! Just Buy it already!!! 
by Bill B from Pasadena, CA, December 2007
Music Background:  Home Recoring Studio Enthusiast

Ok, I read these reviews on here on this mic and did not get the MA-200 for Christmas 07 so went out and bought it for myself yesterday!:) and let me tell you. It sounds AWESOME!
I was currently using a Neumann TLM 103 for my home stuido which sounded great but this MA-200 has more warmth, more substance...just plain sounds more professional! And to think they're almost the same price. Of course I am now going to sell my TLM 103 on Ebay because this MA-200 just has a more clean, smooth sound on my vocals. I love it!!

  Is that MY Voice? 
by TCS Voices from PA, September 2007
Music Background:  Home Studio Owner

I'm cheap, but I still always wanted to get that fat, "tubey" sound to my voice that I hear in big studio recordings. Brian Loney at Sweetwater assured me that this mic was the way to get it without going broke. Whew! He wasn't kidding. For vocals and VO, it really shines. I almost didn't recognize my own voice! It's thick in the middle, crisp yet warm, smooth but still punchy. Pair this up with a Summit Audio 2BA-221 and you've got yourself a killer front end for well under two grand. Yeah! That's what I'M talkin' about!

  the best american made condenser mic !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 
by marvin saez tate from newport,rhode island, September 2007
Music Background:  recording engineer,premastering engineer,producer,artist

hey lets be for real,i spent 1 month researching mics and the reason i own one of these mics is it is all that plus a studio rack.it sounds like i am hearing sound for the first time !!! as a matter of fact it gives me great pleasure and it is an honor to own a superior mic made in AMERICA.now if only we could engineer our autos to be so great.please do not buy any thing beyond this mic trust me,you will be returning it if it is not a mojave audio ma-200

  A well spent $1K 
by Ben from Austin, TX, August 2007
Music Background:  Recording Engineer/Hobbyist

Absolutely fantastic on male vocals. Couldn't be happier. Makes me look good. For $1K, I recommend to anyone. High end sparkles. Overall sound is large. I find myself reaching for this more frequently than my U87 on male vocals. Also very nice on acoustic guitar. I pair it with my Avalon M5 as the mic has all the character I need.

  Very Nice Mic 
by Tim M. from Lancaster, PA, July 2007
Music Background:  Project Studio Owner

This is my favorite mic. I own a U87, KM184s, AKG414, and a royer 121 ribbon. This mic is warm and yet very detailed. I run it through UA's LA-610 Channel and it sounds fantastic. Tubes make all the difference.

  One Hot Microphone 
by K.Smith from birmingham, AL U.S.A, May 2007
Music Background:  Producer

Thanks too sweetwater and Mick Rancourt this mic is one of the best, and the best in any price range. The sound or this mic is,crisp,warm, and in your face. I've used it on rap,an R&B. After recording with it, I don't have to do much when it came to mixing vocals. I have to push the vocals into the tracks alot, because the sound of this mic is so big. You want have to add much plug ins with tihs mic. This mic will have you cutting your old vocals over again. I hate it took so long for me to get one. This mic is Hot !!!!!!!!!!!

  yea baby!!!!!! 
by MR. KING , May 2007
Music Background:  Recording Engineer, Producer,Hip Hop Artist

$995 for this price please... i've been doin this vocal trackin voodoo for a long time and to sum it up ...jus git this mic if this is ur price range. its a contender in my mic cabinet. nuff said.

  THE BEST I'VE HEARD!! 
by Eddie Cantel from Georgia, April 2007
Music Background:  Producer/engineer/vocalist.

I have been recording for a long time in project studios, my first mic was the baby bottle from blue. Then I went on to neuman microphone type TLM 103.Not trying to knock these products I've just mentioned, but when I purchased the MA-200 and used it in my project studio, My vocals sounded like I recorded them in a hit factory studio or something like that.I wouldn't trade this mic for a $5000 mic!!!
I have all the qaulity I would ever need!!!Just try it and see!!

  If you're tracking vocals, you need to try the MA-200 
by Jim Prather from Schererville, IN, March 2007
Music Background:  Write/play out/record; love to record others too.

I've come from 4 track cassette to 8 track 1/4" to 8 track DAT and now my default is 88k/32 bit on a Motu 828. I had always accepted that project studios will not and cannot produce what the pros have. After hearing the Mojave MA-200, I'm starting to wonder. I've heard things I never thought possible in my project studio before and the kicker is, this mic hasn't even made it into my vocal booth yet! I have used it in two places not even designed for vocals! In front of a grand piano in a small room with no treatment at all and I'm hearing an awesome product. Thanks David Hess (Sweetwater) for turning me on to this mic and to Sweetwater for giving me 30 hassle-free days to try it. You'll have to use force to get it out of my hands now!

  VERY IMPRESSED 
by IMAGO RECORDING STUDIOS from Lexington, Ky, February 2007
Music Background:  Recording Engineer, pro musician, and Independant producer.

I was very impressed with the MA-200. For the money I don't think that this mic can be beat for vocals. I love the warmth that it adds to acoustic guitar tracks also. David Royer has done it again....Genius!!!

  Amazing mic; can't beat it for a project studio 
by Russell Muller from Mesa, AZ, February 2007
Music Background:  Recording Engineer, Musician

If you're thinking about getting this mic, stop thinking and just get it. This mic is not only an amazing piece of gear when stacked up against ANY other microphone, but as you'll come to find out, the tone of this microphone is very consistent from one preamp to the next.

That being said, I think this is really the best value for a lower budget studio; just doing vocal overdubs and don't have much on preamps outside of your MBox, or 002, or MOTU interface? Don't worry because it's not going to have the same bearing on your sound quality that it might have with other mics.

I absolutely love this thing. Room mic for drums, guitars, vocals... this thing is a workhorse. You can't beat it for the price and would be hard pressed to beat it at twice the price (IMHO).

  Mojave 200 
by Don Martin Productions from Denver, January 2007
Music Background:  Sing in the shower

At least as good a u67's and 414's! For the price, actually any price, it's amazing! Crisp highs, good lows. Sounds great!

  BLOWN AWAY!!!!!!! 
by LJ KING from Portland, OR, December 2006

I was very careful choosing a mic. I tried many others for more money. The MA-200 mops the floor with the compitition. Vocals sit in a mix perfect with little to no work. Great mic!!!

  Excellent Microphone! 
by D Talley from Spartanburg, South Carolina, August 2006
Music Background:  Recording Engineer

My sweetwater rep (Paul) suggested this microphone. I was a little skeptical at first because I wanted a Neumann, but once it arrived and I heard the sound... I was floored. It's hard to describe, but this mic just makes vocalist sound good! I run the mic through a Avalon VT-737sp and you can imagine the results!

Great addition 
by Eric from Orlando, April 2006

I just picked up the Mojave mic, and I am just lovin it! Very nice and silky on vocals, just what i was lookin for! My only gripe is the shock mount, the tightening mechanism is this very small rotary thing, and hard to get it tight and stay in position. But a small burden to bear!

My Review of MA-20 
by Victor T from Princeton NJ, November 2005

While this mic has somthing to offer maybe the vocalist it is not very usefull to record the nuanunces of the classical guitar or flamenco. It gives out on the bass notes and did not capture the mid range well. It did sound better that a Audo Tech 4040 but that may be just the tube warming it up. Over all for the price it seems way off imho. You may be better off getting a Marshall mic for 300.00

MA 200...a fine, fine mic!! 
by Ron Zabrocki from Torrington, CT, June 2005

Got the Mojave Audio MA 200. This is one fine, fine microphone!! Wow!! Doing some tests right now. Am comparing right up against a U47, an M147 and a TLM 193...it does more than hold up. Especially when you factor in the price!! It's easily as good as all of them, and maybe better in some way. Any differences are subtle at best. It has a strong solid bottom, clean but fat mid, and a really sweet high end. Dave Royer seems to have been holding out with just the ribbons!!

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