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MA-1000 Multi-pattern

Vacuum Tube Condenser Microphone

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www.mojaveaudio.com

 for more information including:

• Recording Tips

• FAQ’s

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• Customer Service

CONTENTS

CONTENTS

1

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INTRODUCTION

2

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UNPACKING AND INSPECTION

2

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GENERAL INFORMATION

3

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

3

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OPERATION

4

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CARE OF YOUR MICROPHONE

5

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

6

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POLAR RESPONSE

7

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FREQUENCY RESPONSE

7

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POLAR PATTERN SELECTOR

8

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BASS CUT SWITCH

8

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15dB PAD

8

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WARRANTY

9

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Summary of Contents for MA-1000

Page 1: ...s FAQ s Warranty Registration Customer Servic e CONTENT S CONTENT S 1 INTRODUCTIO N 2 UNPACKING AND INSPECTIO N 2 GENERAL INFORMATIO N 3 SAFETY INSTRUCTION S 3 OPERATIO N 4 CARE OF YOUR MICROPHON E 5 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION S 6 POLAR RESPONS E 7 FREQUENCY RESPONS E 7 POLAR PATTERN SELECTO R 8 BASS CUT SWITC H 8 15dB PA D 8 WARRANT Y 9 ...

Page 2: ... that the microphone is used sensibly For optimum performance from your microphone please read this manual thoroughly and familiarize yourself with the proper use of the MA 1000 UNPACKING AND INSPECTIO N Carefully unpack your MA 1000 and verify that all of the accessories included with the microphone are accounted for Do not discard any packing materials If anything is missing or damaged contact y...

Page 3: ...n MA 1000s purchased outside of the USA are set for the voltages of the country to which they are exported This information is duly noted on the outside of the shipping box as well as on voltage selector of the power supply The MA 1000 uses a line fuse for protection Never replace this fuse with one of a higher current rating Use only that type which was supplied with the unit The power supply cor...

Page 4: ...s are shipped pre wired for standard AC voltage in the country where the microphone is sold If there is a need to change AC voltage travel sale to another country etc an external switch allows the power supply to be con fi gured for 100 115 or 230 volts at either 50 or 60 Hz Make sure the fuse is the proper value 500 mA for 100 120 Volts AC and 250 mA for 230 Volts AC Hot plugging any vacuum tube ...

Page 5: ...preampli fi er s electronics 3 Keep the microphone cable and power supply in a safe place such as its carrying case or a microphone locker when not in use 4 When plugging in the seven pin cable between the microphone and power supply orient the plug correctly and plug the connectors in gently Rough handling or hurry up plug ins can result in bent or broken pins 5 Never connect the power supply to ...

Page 6: ...6 0 dB Figure 8 34 0 dB re 1V p a MAXIMUM SPL 120 dB with pad off 135 dB with pad on DISTORTION 1 117dB SPL 3 125dB SPL with pad of f 1 132 dB SPL 3 140dB SPL with pad o n SELF NOISE 14dB nominal not to exceed 16dB A weighted PAD 15 d B BASS CUT 6 dB per octave below 100 hertz IMPEDANCE 200 ohms transformer balance d DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT Carrying case with microphone power supply shock mount and ...

Page 7: ...POLAR RESPONS E Type Multi patter n FREQUENCY RESPONS E 20Hz 20kHz 2 5dB ...

Page 8: ...n be an especially pleasant pattern for recording vocals Also for close miking of an acoustic guitar in cardioid rotating the selector towards omni counterclockwise can reduce excessive proximity effect unwanted bass buildup When rotating the selector knob to omnidirectional it is normal for the sound to disappear for a moment BASS CUT SWITC H The bass cut switch also known as a hi pass fi lter pr...

Page 9: ...hanical defects and will repair or replace defective components or replace the microphone at Mojave Audio s option Should service be required for your Mojave Audio product please contact the manufacturer Excellent service will also be provided for products beyond the warranty period at a modest cost for parts and labor Please visit mojaveaudio com for the latest updates and technical information M...

Page 10: ...2711 Empire Street Burbank CA 91504 tel 818 847 0222 www mojaveaudio com ...

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