The MA-201 fet is a large diaphragm, phantom-powered, solid-state condenser microphone with a fixed cardioid pattern. With its roots in a lineage of microphone designs by David Royer, the MA-201 fet gives warm, full-bodied reproductions of vocals and instruments, with none of the shrillness and high frequency distortion artifacts that are often encountered with modern condenser microphones.

Utilizing a 3-micron gold-sputtered capsule, high-quality Jensen audio transformer, military-grade FET and custom designed low-noise resistors, the MA-201 fet performs at a level reminiscent of some of the best loved classic condenser microphones. Each MA-201 fet microphone is carefully tested and evaluated, then packaged in its protective case with a professional grade shockmount.

Features:

• Hand-selected 3-micron 1” capsule
• Jensen audio transformer
• Military-grade FET
• Custom designed low-noise resistors
• Ultra clean signal path

Recommended applications:            

• Vocals
• Voice Over and Broadcast
• High SPL sources, such as Kick Drums and Bass Guitar Amps
• Electric Guitar
• Piano
• Drum Overheads, Drum Rooms
• Acoustic Instruments

TECHNICAL DATA

TRANSDUCER TYPE: Externally polarized pressure gradient capacitor

DIAPHRAM: 1-inch diameter, gold sputtered

DIAPHRAM THINKNESS: 3-micron

POLAR PATTERN: Cardioid

FREQUENCY RESPONSE: 20 Hz-20kHz, + 3dB

SENSITIVITY: -39 dB re. 1V/pa

MAXIMUM SPL: 125 dB

DISTORTION: <1% @120dB SPL, <3% @134dB SPL

SELF NOISE: 14dB nominal, not to exceed 16dB (A weighted)

IMPEDANCE:  550 ohms, transformer balanced (Jensen)

POWERING: 48VDC phantom power; current .68mA.

DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT:
Carrying case with microphone, shock mount: 10” x 9” x 4.5”, 4 lbs.
Microphone: 7 5/8” x 2”, 1 lb.

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Polar Pattern

Frequency Response

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