Mojave have just introduced a new live-focused handheld vocal mic created by award-winning designer David Royer. Said to bring true studio-grade condenser sound to the stage, the MA-C promises to deliver the clarity, depth and natural-sounding response that engineers expect of a high-end studio mic, but without sacrificing the durability required for use on stage.
Built around a capsule that’s been voiced specifically for vocals, the new arrival is said to boast a focused, articulate sound with excellent intelligibility and musical detail, even in high-SPL environments. A tight cardioid pattern helps to maximise rejection but with minimal off-axis colouration, while a built-in pop screen and careful body design aim to minimise plosives and handling noise.
Although the MA-C’s primary focus is on live performance, Mojave say it still performs equally well on recording sessions. Thanks to the optimisation for close-miking duties strong off-axis rejection, the new arrival is said to be a great choice for home-studio setups, podcasting and broadcast, especially in spaces that are suffering with acoustical issues.
Key Features
- Precision condenser capsule designed for live vocals.
- Tight cardioid pattern with minimal off-axis colouration.
- Switchable -15 dB pad for high-SPL sources.
- Switchable low-cut filter.
- Excellent feedback resistance.
- Very low handling noise.
- Built-in pop screen.
- Rugged, tour-ready construction.
Tech Spec
- Frequency Response: 20Hz –28kHz (±3dB).
- Self-noise: 14dB nominal, not to exceed 16dB (A weighted).
- Distortion: <1% @120dB SPL pad off, <1% @135dB SPL pad on.
- Impedance: 140 ohms, transformer balanced .
- Sensitivity: -45 dB re. 1V/pa.
- Powering: 48V DC phantom power, 0.68mA.
- Polar Pattern: Cardioid.
- Pad: -15dB.
- Bass Cut: Flat or 200Hz.
Pricing & Availability
The MA-C is available now, priced at $699. It can be purchased in two finishes: Warm White and Architectural Gray.
