The MA-200SN is a large diaphragm, vacuum tube condenser microphone with a fixed cardioid pattern. Born to a lineage of fine microphone designs by David Royer, the MA-200SN gives warm, full-bodied reproductions of vocals and instruments, with none of the shrillness and high frequency distortion artifacts that are often encountered with modern condenser microphones.
Utilizing hand-selected single-sided 3-micron capsules, high-quality Jensen audio transformers and military-grade JAN 5840 vacuum tubes, the MA-200SN performs at a level reminiscent of some of the best loved classic condenser microphones. The MA-200SN power supply can be set for 115V and 230V, 50 or 60 Hz, through an internal switch (100V is also available). Each MA-200SN microphone, power supply and cable set is burned in for 24 hours, carefully tested and evaluated, then packaged in its protective case-within-a-case.
Features
- Hand-selected 3-micron, single-sided capsule
- Jensen audio transformer
- Military grade JAN 5840 vacuum tube
- Internal switchable power supply voltage
- Ultra clean signal path
Recommended applications
- Vocals
- Voice Over and Broadcast
- Acoustic Instruments
- Piano
- Drum Overheads, Drum Rooms
- Orchestral Recording
- Choral Recording
TRANSDUCER TYPE | Externally excited capacitor type |
DIAPHRAGM | 1-inch diameter, gold sputtered |
DIAPHRAGM THICKNESS | 3-microns |
POLAR RESPONSE | Cardioid |
FREQUENCY RESPONSE | 20 Hz - 20 kHz, +/-3dB |
SENSITIVITY | -37dB re 1V/pa |
MAXIMUM SPL | 120dB |
DISTORTION | head amp only, <1% @117dB SPL, <3% @ 125dB SPL |
SELF NOISE | 14db nominal, not to exceed 16db (A Weighted) |
IMPEDANCE | 200 ohms, balanced using an output transformer |
VACUUM TUBE | 5840 - pentode tube wired for triode operation |
POWER REQUIREMENTS | 100-120VAC; 220-240VAC, 50 or 60 Hz. Power consumption approx. 10 watts. |
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT | Carrying case with microphone, power supply, shock mount and cables: 13 lbs. Microphone: 7 5/8" X 2", 1 lb. |