Mojave Audio MA-301fet
Best premium microphone for versatile studio recording.
This is the studio workhorse that bridges the gap between clinical precision and musical character. By adding multi-pattern flexibility to a proven FET circuit, it handles everything from aggressive guitar amps to delicate vocals, though you’ll need to look elsewhere if you’re chasing the specific harmonic saturation of a tube mic.
$888.88
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Alto Music
Who it's for
- Recording engineers seeking pristine vocal and instrument capture.
- Studio professionals needing flexibility for various recording techniques.
- Producers and engineers prioritizing long-term reliability in their gear.
Who should skip it
- Aspiring musicians with limited budgets for high-end recording equipment.
- Beginners without existing professional-grade audio interfaces or preamps.
- Mobile recording artists or those with very compact studio setups.
Performance breakdown
Source Versatility
Three polar patterns handle everything from intimate vocals to aggressive guitar cabinets.
SPL Handling
Handles high-decibel sources with ease thanks to the switchable pad.
Sonic Character
Delivers a polished, studio-ready sound that requires minimal post-processing.
Build Integrity
Military-grade components ensure long-term reliability in demanding professional environments.
Signal Clarity
Low-noise resistors maintain a pristine signal path for delicate recordings.
Ease of Integration
Standard phantom power requirements make it compatible with any professional interface.
Key Specs
Transducer Type
Externally polarized, pressure gradient capacitor
Diaphragm
1-inch diameter, gold sputtered, 3 microns thick
Polar Pattern
3 patterns; omni, cardioid and figure-8
Frequency Response
20 Hz to 20 KHZ, +/-3 dB
Bass Cut Switch
6 dB per octave below 100 Hertz
Sensitivity
-40.5 dB, re. 1V/pa
Maximum SPL
120 dB (pad off), 135 dB (pad on)
Impedance
550 ohms, transformer balanced
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