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MA-301FET Large Diaphragm Multipattern Condenser Microphone

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Overview

High-quality, solid-state condenser excels on vocals, voice-overs, pianos and more.

The MA-301fet is a multi-pattern large diaphragm, solid-state condenser microphone. Based upon the popular MA-201fet designed by David Royer, the MA-301fet adds a 3-posistion pickup pattern selector, a15dB pad and a switchable bass roll-off.

Utilizing a 3-micron gold-sputtered capsule, high-quality Jensen audio transformer, military-grade FET and custom designed low-noise resistors, the MA-301fet performs at a level reminiscent of some of the best loved classic condenser microphones. Each MA-301fet microphone is carefully tested and evaluated, then packaged in its protective case with a professional grade shockmount.

Features

  • Multi-pattern: Cardioid, Omnidiectional, Figure-eight (Bi-directional)
  • Switchable 15dB pad
  • Switchable Bass Roll-off
  • 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

Clean, clear vocals, order the MA301FET today.

Specs

MA-301FET Large Diaphragm Multipattern Condenser Microphone Specifications:

  • TRANSDUCER TYPE: Externally polarized, pressure gradient capacitor - double diaphragm.
  • DIAPHRAGM: 1-inch diameter, gold sputtered
  • DIAPHRAGM THICKNESS: 3 microns
  • POLAR PATTERN: 3 patterns; omni, cardiod and figure-8
  • FREQUENCY RESPONSE: 20 Hz to 20 KHZ, +/-3 dB at "flat" setting of bass cut
  • switch. Bass cut switch provides 6 dB per octave attenuation below
  • 100 Hertz in "cut" setting
  • SENSITIVITY: -40.5 dB, re. 1V/pa
  • MAXIMUM SPL: 120 dB with pad off, 135 dB with pad on.
  • DISTORTION: < 1% @ 120 dB SPL , < 3% @ 134 dB SPL with pad off
  • < 1% @ 134 dB SPL, < 3% @ 148 dB SPL with pad on
  • SELF NOISE: 14dB nominal, not to exceed 16dB (A weighted)
  • PAD: 15 dB
  • BASS CUT: 6 dB per octave below 100 hertz.
  • IMPEDANCE: 550 ohms, transformer balanced (Jensen)
  • POWERING: 48VDC phantom power; current 1.2 mA
  • DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT:
  • Carrying case with microphone, shock mount: 10" x 9" x 4.5", 4 lbs.
  • Microphone: 7 5/8" X 2" (194mm x 51mm), 1 lb. (0.45Kg)
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