MA-100 Vacuum Tube Condenser Microphone Please visit www.mojaveaudio.
INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of a Mojave Audio MA-100 Vacuum Tube Capacitor Microphone! Your MA-100 was carefully designed and constructed using only the finest materials. The MA-100 microphone is capable of delivering superb performance and, with minimal care, will do so for many years. Your MA-100 was thoroughly tested and given a factory burn-in prior to shipment. The MA-100’s capacitor capsule and electronics are adapted from mid-1950’s design practice.
the bottom ring and slide the body off. When corresponding with Mojave Audio about your microphone or when service is required, we will need to know the serial number, so keep it handy. GENERAL INFORMATION The MA-100 is a vacuum tube design and requires a dedicated power supply and seven-pin cable set for operation. These items are provided with the microphone, along with a specially designed shock mount assembly.
OPERATION When plugging the microphone in, the seven-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-100 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 a fuse failure is operation of the power supply on a voltage source incorrect for the supply. 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.
Capsules: Interchangeable Cardioid and Omni directional Diaphragm: .8" (20.5 mm) diameter Diaphragm thickness: 3-micron Frequency Response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz +/- 3 dB Sensitivity: -37 dB re.1V/pa +/- 1.5 dB Maximum SPL: 130 dB Distortion: head amp only, not to exceed .
cardioid omni FREQUENCY RESPONSE cardioid omni 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. Please visit mojaveaudio.
