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Mojave Audio MA-D Dynamic Microphone
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Mojave Audio's first foray into moving coil dynamic microphones is called the MA-D. It is a handheld model measuring 7.25 inches long with a cardioid polar pattern and good off-axis rejection. The weight (8 ounces) and balance feels good in my hand and it has a built-in pneumatic shock mount to reduce handling noise. It comes with an internal windscreen to minimize p-pop plosives and comes with a mic clip and zippered carrying/storage pouch.
The MA-D is excellent for live sound, broadcasters, voice-over work, and as an all-around utility mic in the recording studio. It is an excellent alternate choice over other well-known dynamics mics in its general price range that mostly have a mid-range-boosted sound. The MA-D has a full-range frequency response with a 30Hz to 15kHz specification and a max SPL of greater than 160dB.
My first use was for an electric guitar amp--a typical application for any dynamic microphone for sure! My results were excellent for a chunky rhythm guitar part and I liked that the MA-D mellowed out the sharp and edgy tone of this amp/guitar combination and kept the bottom end tight sounding.
For a voiceover, the Mojave MA-D had a forward sound with more low frequency warmth and high frequency "air" compared to a similar-priced dynamic mic I also had for review. I preferred the MA-D's sound to a more expensive active dynamic mic I had for review that required phantom power. They sounded very close to each other with the active mic requiring a little less mic gain. For all testing I used a 2UBES VTX WIFI Tube Pre-Amp.
The Mojave MA-D offers a smoother overall sound close to a condenser mic with a fat and warm tone. Another great tool from Mojave Audio, the MA-D sells for $159 MAP.
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