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Mojave Audio MA-D Cardioid Dynamic Microphone

Cardioid Dynamic Microphone with Integrated Shockmount and Internal Windscreen
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An Exceptionally Smooth Dynamic Mic

From the mind of Technical Grammy Award winner David Royer comes the first dynamic microphone worthy of the Mojave name: the Mojave Audio MA-D. This uniform cardioid mic eschews the presence peak inherent in most handheld vocal dynamics, instead yielding you a super-smooth frequency response and a rich musicality that's almost otherworldly. You'll find that the MA-D offers excellent off-axis rejection — even in noisy environments. What's more, its integrated pneumatic shockmount and built-in internal windscreen ensure quiet, plosive-free operation. Don't mistake the MA-D for a mere vocal mic, however. This versatile workhorse also performs admirably on instruments, both onstage and in the studio. The Mojave MA-D comes with a flexible mic clip and a rugged zippered bag.

More than a meager vocal mic

While the MA-D was designed as a handheld vocal microphone, that's not all it can do. Here at Sweetwater, we've used it — with stellar results — on drums, guitar and bass cabinets, and brass instruments as well. Actually, the smooth sound of the MA-D flatters just about every source you park it in front of!

Great onstage — and everywhere else

Indisputably, the Mojave MA-D makes a superb mic for live vocals. That said, thanks to its amazing sound and ultra-rugged design, the MA-D delivers the goods — and then some — in a myriad of live sound situations, as well as in broadcast, voice-overs, studio recording, house of worship, and touring applications. In fact, you'll find yourself using the MA-D for many things that you typically wouldn't use a handheld dynamic microphone for.

Mojave Audio MA-D Cardioid Dynamic Microphone Features:

  • The first dynamic microphone to bear the Mojave Audio name
  • Uniform cardioid pattern offers excellent off-axis rejection
  • Eschews the typical presence peak for a super-smooth frequency response and rich musicality
  • Integrated pneumatic shockmount minimizes handling noise
  • Built-in internal windscreen safeguards against unwanted plosives
  • Tackles vocals, drums, guitar and bass cabinets, and brass instruments with equal aplomb
  • Ideal for live sound, broadcast, voice-overs, studio recording, house of worship, and touring applications
  • Comes with a flexible mic clip and a rugged zippered bag

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Tech Specs

  • Microphone Type: Dynamic
  • Polar Pattern: Cardioid
  • Frequency Response: 60Hz-10kHz
  • Max SPL: 160dB SPL @ 1kHz
  • Output Impedance: 600 ohms @ 1kHz
  • Sensitivity: -53 dBV/Pa
  • Features: Integrated Shock Mount, Built-in Windscreen
  • Color: Black
  • Connector: XLR
  • Dimensions: 7.25" x 2"
  • Weight: 0.5 lbs.
  • Included Accessories: Mic Clip, Carry Bag
  • Manufacturer Part Number: MA-D

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Rated 5/5

There is a new kid on the block!

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!!
Music background: Music Professor, Jazz Pianist, Choir Director
Rated 5/5

Mojave MA-d

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.
Music background: Professional recording and FOH touring engineer
Rated 5/5

Simply Amazing

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
Music background: Professional Audio Engineer
Rated 5/5

The MA-D is a game changer

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.
Rated 5/5

An actual fully noticeable improvement over the usual.

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.
Music background: The most talented musician in my household of 2. By far.
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