performs for me just as I had hoped. Excellent choice, would absolutely purchase again if needed.

I can't tell you anything technical here, just that I was blown away by this mic. I've used the "industry standard" SM58 for over 30 years. This mic made me feel like I was singing 30 years younger. A great feeling for a 68 year old artist. Definitely worth the money.

What a terrific microphone, I've been using shure 58s for years and was looking for something with a bit of a different voicing, and this microphone done just that.The lows and mids really come to life with the Mojave MA-D,and the highs were crystal clear and bright. This microphone was also notably louder all the while keeping great clarity.This Mic is a must have for your microphone arsenal.

I know describing tone is so subjective its tough to sign off on someone elses opinion. Having said that:) I will say, for me, this mic has a smooth clear response without being harsh/piercing on the high end or boomy/muddy on the low end. It is bright. My previous go to was a Sennheiser e935. Still love that mic but this one has edged it out. My voice is baritone for reference

This microphone has a very smooth and balanced sound. The build quality is decent, which is acceptable given the price. Personally, I prioritize performance over aesthetics when it comes to audio equipment. However, I am giving it four stars because the handling noise is quite problematic, especially for live spoken word contexts. I find it particularly challenging when it's handheld and it's being recorded, and I've had to use makeshift grip tape to address the issue.

Needed a smoother mic than a 58 for quick vocal recordings. This one is fantastic!

I had been wanting to pick up a mic that was sonically better than a run-of-the-mill SM58, but I didn't want to break the bank, and because I sometimes have to plug into sound systems that don't have phantom power, I wanted a dynamic mic. I had a chance to audtion a Beyerdynamic M88 some time ago and I was blown away, but I really couldn't afford that price point. Then I spotted the MA-D here on Sweetwater's website. I read a number of professional reviews as well as customer comments, noted the fine pedigree and decided to give it a go. For my voice, it is an excellent match. The MA-D doesn't have nearly as much proximity effect as most dynamics and it has a very smooth mid and top end. It helps my voice sit on top of a mix. I know that microphones are definitely not "one size fits all", but if you're looking for something a bit different from the usual suspects in this price range, I hightly recommend that you give it a try.

I bought this based on reviews and to compare to my existing live vocal mics (Blue Encore series, all three types and Sennheiser e935).

This is by far the best sounding mic for my voice. I'm not an audio tech geek, but can describe how well it does this way:

My voice sounds fuller, richer, warmer and more balanced overall in the mix. It does a marvelous job throughout my range: D3 to A5.

In a cramped rehearsal space with a full 20-piece band, no feedback issues! Outdoors at live gigs, no wind noise…. Really a wonderful overall mic. Can't recommend enough.

I have owned this mic for over a year now. I love its sound and quality. As advertised, it is very smooth sounding. I am pleased with its aesthetic as well.

Its only con in my experience is the durability of the grill. The moisture from my mouth has begun to remove the black paint. Its grill is also soft and pliable unlike the Shure microphones (SM 58, Beta 57A are two that I own).

This is a refreshing take on a dynamic. It's not SM58 clone #4872. It's not a typical "contemporary" sound with a tilt EQ to put you in a frying pan with no butter on the bottom. It has a reasonable 10K smooth brightness and a more or less flat low-end. The brightness isn't overdone and the flat low-end allows you to do exactly what you want to do with it. Its sound is clear with no hype. A touch of EQ to taste and you should be ready to roll.

I purchased 3 of these mics. They're great at FOH. The real sale was their clarity in the IEM system. My artist's need a very clear and detailed representation in their ears. This mic does it. I've tested a number of mics. The Mojave won. So far they've holding up well on tour.

Amazing sounding mic, has a condenser like quality and works very well in a live setting. Very happy with it. Haven't tried it on anything else other than vocals. Eventually will give it a whirl on a guitar amp and snare drum, which I'm sure will do equally as well too

I received my MA-D, unpacked it and went straight to a gig.
It sounds fantastic. The smoothness and clarity are outstanding.

I have used a number of good dynamic mics over the years. The MA-D is my new favorite live local mic.

This was a gift but the box had candy in it so i know where it came from. By the way, old school root beer hard candy is a nice touch.

I'm familiar with mojave microphones so i had really high expectations. To be honest, i was worried it would be just really good because the price is pretty reasonable. I was hoping for a richer sound with a nice sparkle at the top. I was hoping for reasonable improvement over the sm 58 beta. Its a night and day difference.

Admittedly, I'm not a pro. I don't have endless resources or an arsenal of equipment that makes me any kind of expert other than a guy that played an excellent set on one microphone, got a gift and swapped it out for the second set. Same band, same audience, same settings.

I just sounded better. I could see it in everyone's reaction and i could hear it. It actually bolstered my confidence in a silly psychosomatic way.

I'm pretty sure this is the furst review ive ever posted so I think that says it all.

The fit and finish is excellent, tasteful and clearly well made. The sound is best described as the difference between decent jose cuervo silver and the exceptional Patron Reposado you wouldn't sully with line.

Oh and everyone knows sweetwater.com is the only online music store with people who will spend time with you. They don't have a business model that specifically under prices items while local music stores exist and then raises them after they close. There's something predatory about that. There's no motivation for those chain stores to be nice and respectful to you if they've shut everyone else down. You can call sweetwater and pretty much just shoot the breeze with a real dude and they send you candy.

David… you continue producing top notch work. This is an extremely fine microphone. Your innovative wiring technique on this one with the high ohm gives this mic clarity and true reproduction quality. I've A/B'd it with my Shure SM58, Beta 87a, and Sennheiser e935 and for my needs it beats them hands down. It's goin on stage with me. Thank you again for your caring and quality.

Great tone and off axis rejection. Tested and compared in studio and live.

Mic is made in China. I bought two, and returned one since the capsule was slightly tilted. The grill threads are not the fine kind. As soon as you loosen the grill, it starts to rock leaving me wishing for more. The Mojave name tag appears to be glued onto the surface of the microphone body and not recessed into the metal. You can call me picky! The tone is smooth and balanced. Excellent plosives rejection and good handling noise. Kept the one with the straight capsule inside for its tone and that it's one of the first 250 MA-D made. 4 stars for the picky issues mentioned above and for it a made in China.

Very good mic, really smooth, I have tried it on snare, vocals, guitar cab. Really smooths out the upper mid peak and adds a sparkle to the top end of the sound. Not harsh at all. I am really impressed. Great alternative to the 57. Thanks Geoff!

I purchased this awesome mic a month ago and I'm very happy with the sound. The mid range is very clear as well the low end. It has some sparkle as well on the high mid range. I tested this with the Shure SM 58. I recorded my voice with both mics and saw in the eq frequency spectrum some different waves. The Mojave MA-D's boosted range I more on the mid frequencies and is very different from Shure SM58. The sound is more clearer when compared to SM58 sounds muffled. For me this is an awesome mic to have. I'm now using it for my university zoom online lessons. So, step aside Shure SM58! There is a new kid on the block!!