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MA-300 Multi-pattern

Vacuum Tube Condenser Microphone

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www.mojaveaudio.com

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• Recording Tips

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CONTENTS

CONTENTS

1

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INTRODUCTION

2

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UNPACKING AND INSPECTION

2

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GENERAL INFORMATION

3

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

3

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OPERATION

4

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CARE OF YOUR MICROPHONE

5

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

6

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POLAR RESPONSE

7

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FREQUENCY RESPONSE

7

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POLAR PATTERN SELECTOR

8

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BASS CUT SWITCH

8

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15dB PAD

8

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WARRANTY

9

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Summary of Contents for MA-300

Page 1: ... FAQ s Warranty Registration Customer Servic e CONTENT S CONTENT S 1 INTRODUCTIO N 2 UNPACKING AND INSPECTIO N 2 GENERAL INFORMATIO N 3 SAFETY INSTRUCTION S 3 OPERATIO N 4 CARE OF YOUR MICROPHON E 5 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION S 6 POLAR RESPONS E 7 FREQUENCY RESPONS E 7 POLAR PATTERN SELECTO R 8 BASS CUT SWITC H 8 15dB PA D 8 WARRANT Y 9 ...

Page 2: ...r optimum performance from your microphone please read this manual thoroughly and familiarize yourself with the proper use of the MA 300 UNPACKING AND INSPECTIO N Carefully unpack your MA 300 and verify that all of the accessories included with the microphone are accounted for Do not discard any packing materials If anything is missing or damaged contact your dealer or Mojave Audio immediately Ite...

Page 3: ...purchased outside of the USA are set for the voltages of the country to which they are exported This information is duly noted on the outside of the shipping box as well as on voltage selector of the power supply The MA 300 uses a line fuse for protection Never replace this fuse with one of a higher current rating Use only that type which was supplied with the unit The power supply cord that is su...

Page 4: ...are shipped pre wired for standard AC voltage in the country where the microphone is sold If there is a need to change AC voltage travel sale to another country etc an external switch allows the power supply to be con fi gured for 100 115 or 230 volts at either 50 or 60 Hz Make sure the fuse is the proper value 500 mA for 100 120 Volts AC and 250 mA for 230 Volts AC Hot plugging any vacuum tube mi...

Page 5: ...preampli fi er s electronics 3 Keep the microphone cable and power supply in a safe place such as its carrying case or a microphone locker when not in use 4 When plugging in the seven pin cable between the microphone and power supply orient the plug correctly and plug the connectors in gently Rough handling or hurry up plug ins can result in bent or broken pins 5 Never connect the power supply to ...

Page 6: ...100Hz in cut settin g SENSITIVITY 37 dB re 1V p a MAXIMUM SPL 120 dB 135dB with pad o n DISTORTION 1 117dB SPL 3 125dB SPL with pad of f 1 132 dB SPL 3 140dB SPL with pad o n SELF NOISE 14dB nominal not to exceed 16dB A weighted IMPEDANCE 200 ohms transformer balance d VACUUM TUBE 5840 pentode tube wired for triode operatio n DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT Carrying case with microphone power supply shock m...

Page 7: ...POLAR RESPONS E Type Multi patter n FREQUENCY RESPONS E 20Hz 20kHz 2 5d B ...

Page 8: ...attern for recording vocals Also for close miking of an acoustic guitar in cardioid rotating the selector towards omni counterclockwise can reduce excessive proximity effect unwanted bass buildup BASS CUT SWITC H The bass cut switch also known as a hi pass fi lter provides a 6dB per octave attenuation below 100Hz when engaged This is very useful in removing unwanted low frequency information such ...

Page 9: ...uld 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 com for the latest updates and technical information MODEL NUMBER_________________ SERIAL NUMBER_________________ _ DATE OF PURCHASE_______________ PURCHASED FROM__________...

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