Mojave Audio MA-1000
Large-diaphragm tube condenser microphone
Microphone$3,999Manufacturer list price
Specifications
- Type
- Microphone
- Description
- Large-diaphragm tube condenser microphone
- Topology
- tube condenser
- Signal path
- Analog
- Channels
- 1
- Channel format
- mono, balanced analog
- Form factor
- studio (side-address, multi-pattern)
- Connection
- XLR (analog balanced, via dedicated PSU)
- Drivers
- 1-inch (3-micron) dual gold-sputtered diaphragm, 251-style externally polarized capsule; original new-old-stock 5840 vacuum tube
- Frequency response
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz +/-3 dB
- Max SPL
- 120 dB SPL (pad off); 135 dB SPL (pad on)
- Sensitivity
- Omni: -37.5 dBV/Pa; Cardioid: -36.0 dBV/Pa; Figure-8: -34.0 dBV/Pa (re. 1V/Pa)
- Polar pattern
- multi-pattern (continuously variable, omni to figure-8, includes cardioid)
- Impedance (Ω)
- 200
Details
Controls: Continuously variable polar pattern selector and pad switch, located on the dedicated external power supply (exact switch labeling not detailed on product page)
I/O: Multi-pin cable from mic to dedicated tube power supply; PSU provides balanced XLR-3M line output to preamp/interface
Notable use: Praised by Mix Magazine as 'a world-class studio microphone with no compromises... an audio gem'; used for lead vocals, orchestral recording, and piano
Notes: FLAG: powered by dedicated tube PSU (6VDC/150mA heater, 125VDC/0.7mA plate), NOT standard 48V phantom power. Ships with PSU, Royer Labs Sling-Shock shockmount, Mogami cable, Neutrik connectors; mic body 7 5/8in x 2in, 1 lb; full case package 13 lbs. price_usd basis: Sweetwater listed price (Desert Sand finish) as of Jul 2026, not a manufacturer-published MSRP (Mojave's own site lists no prices). Country of manufacture not stated on manufacturer page (Mojave is a California/USA-based company generally).