Description
MA-301fet Condenser Microphone
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 resis-tors, the MA-301fet performs at a level reminiscent of some of the best loved classic condenser microphones. Each MA-301fet microphone iscarefully tested and evaluated, then packaged in its protective casewith a professional grade shock mount.
Features:
• Multi-pattern: Cardioid, Omnidirectional, 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
• Acoustic Instruments
Technical Data:
TRANSDUCER TYPE: Externally polarized, pressure gradient capacitor – double diaphragm.
DIAPHRAGM: 1-inch diameter, gold sputtered
DIAPHRAGM THICKNESS: 3 microns
POLAR PATTERN: 3 patterns; omni, cardioid 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
dBBASS CUT: 6 dB per octave below 100 hertz.
IMPEDANCE: 550 ohms, transformer balanced (Jensen)
POWERING: 48VDC phantom power; current 1.2 mA