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New cardioid condenser builds upon success of company's MA-201fet

Burbank, CA . Mojave Audio, a company founded by David Royer (known for his
work with ribbon microphones) is pleased to announce the introduction of the
Mojave Audio MA-301fet Condenser Microphone. Based upon the popular
MA-201fet designed by David Royer, the new MA-301fet adds features that
industry professionals have asked for, including a 3-position pickup pattern
selector, a 15 dB pad, and a switchable bass roll-off. This exceptional new
microphone is ideal for numerous applications, among them: vocals, voice
over and broadcast, electric guitar, piano, acoustic instruments, both drum
overheads and room mics (drum ambience), and high SPL sources such as kick
drums and bass guitar amps.

The new MA-301fet provides warm, full-bodied reproductions of vocals and
instruments without the shrillness and high frequency artifacts so often
encountered with modern condenser microphones. The microphone's warm,
military grade FET circuitry, superb Jensen transformer, and custom designed
low-noise resistors combine to deliver an ultra clean signal path with low
noise and high quality performance reminiscent of some of the best-loved
classic condenser microphones. As a solid state, large diaphragm condenser
microphone with a hand selected, 3-micron thick, 1-inch (diameter) gold
sputtered capsule, the new MA-301fet is a truly versatile recording tool.

With its multi-pattern capabilities- Cardioid, Omnidiectional, and
Figure-eight (Bi-directional)-Mojave Audio's new MA-301fet  Condenser
Microphone adds greater flexibility for recording a multitude of
instruments, voices, and other sound sources.  These capabilities are
augmented still further with the incorporation of a switchable 15 dB pad and
switchable bass roll-off. Now, engineers have greater control over not just
the microphone's polar pattern, but they can attenuate loud sources for
optimum pickup level and compensate for low frequency 'boom' if necessary.
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Dusty Wakeman, Mojave Audio's president, commented on the company's new
offering, "The new MA-301fet draws upon the success of our MA-201fet and
adds a number of features that many recording engineers have been asking
for. With the addition of multi-pattern capability as well as the switchable
15 dB pad and switchable bass roll-off, this new microphone is an incredibly
versatile recording tool that, I'm confident, will find a home in a wide
range of environments."

With a MSRP of $895, the Mojave Audio MA-301fet is expected to be available
in February 2012.

About Mojave Audio
Located in Burbank, California, Mojave Audio is a manufacturer of quality
microphones for the recording professional. Additional information on the
MA-301fet and all Mojave Audio products can be found online at
www.mojaveaudio.com.

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Mojave Audio, a company founded by David Royer (known for his work with ribbon microphones) is pleased to announce the introduction of the Mojave Audio MA-101fet Condenser Microphone. Evolving from David's 20-plus years as a designer of custom microphones, the MA-101fet is an ideal choice for recording acoustic instruments such as guitar, piano, and wind instruments, as well as percussion and drum overheads. With an abundance of headroom, this new microphone is also a great choice for miking loud instruments such as guitar amps, snare drums, toms, and sound effects such as gunshots, dragsters, and explosions. The new MA-101fet provides warm, full-bodied reproductions of instruments without the shrillness and high-frequency artifacts so often encountered with modern condenser microphones. The microphone's warm FET circuitry and externally polarized capacitor combine to deliver low noise and high-quality performance. The MA-101fet features both omni and cardioid polar patterns by way of interchangeable capsules and with its 3-micron thick, .8-inch diameter gold sputtered diaphragm, this new microphone is a truly versatile recording instrument. As one would expect from a David Royer designed microphone, the MA-101fet's performance specifications are equally impressive. This exceptional microphone features a frequency response of 20Hz-20kHz +/- 3dB, a sensitivity rating of -40 dB (1 volt per pascal), with a distortion rating of less than 1% @ 120dB SPL (-15db pad off) and less than 1% @ 135dB SPL (-15dB pad on). The microphone operates on standard 48V Phantom power. Dusty Wakeman, Mojave Audio's president, commented on the company's new offering, "The new MA-101fet draws upon the success of our MA-201fet and brings a comparable level of performance at a truly competitive price point. This microphone is a remarkably versatile general purpose recording tool that, I'm confident, will find a home in a wide variety of environments." With a MSRP of $595, the Mojave Audio MA-101fet will become widely available in Q1, 2009.
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Mojave Audio, recognized as a leading manufacturer of professional studio microphones, has added two new retail outlets. The award winning microphones are now available at http://www.musiciansfriend.com/ and http://www.guitarcenter.com/ The agreement—completed in January 2009—will make it easier than ever for audio professionals and enthusiasts to readily purchase some of the industry's most highly respected recording and performance tools. "Musicians Friend is a solid company that has progressed dramatically since its inception as a retailer with first rate service and support," says Cathy Kelly, VP of sales and marketing at Mojave Audio. "We anticipate their partnership with Mojave microphones will be of great benefit to their established customer base as well as expanding Mojave's reputation and presence in the growing online pro audio market." The new agreement with Musician's Friend calls for the company to carry Mojave Audio's popular award winning MA-Series models. All microphones from Mojave Audio carry the distinction of being designed by David Royer, who is well-known for his devotion to capturing the most subtle nuances of music and sound through electronic design. Best known for his ribbon microphone designs with Royer Labs, which have won two TEC awards, David has been building custom and production gear under the Mojave label since 1995, and has created a number of condenser mics that have become studio staples among a small group of high-end audio engineers including Bob Clearmountain, Mutt Lang, and Sean Beaven. Dusty Wakeman, President of Mojave Audio, offered an upbeat assessment of the new arrangement with Musician's Friend. "As one of the premiere online destinations for musicians and audio professionals when shopping for equipment, Musician's Friend consistently provides some the most comprehensive product selections in the industry. I'm confident all parties involved in this agreement will benefit." Chris Tso, Musician's Friend Director of Merchandising &mdash Technology Products, was equally enthusiastic about becoming an authorized dealer for Mojave Audio. "Musician's Friend is proud to offer Mojave Audio products to our discerning and valued customers. Well known to audio professionals, their products enhance the experience of music creation and production."
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Mojave Audio, a company founded by David Royer (known for his work with ribbon microphones) is pleased to announce the introduction of the Mojave Audio MA-201fet Cardioid Condenser Microphone. Evolving from David's 20-plus years as a designer of custom microphones, the MA-201fet is an ideal choice for recording vocals, dialog work of all types (including broadcast and voiceovers), recording acoustic instruments such as guitar, piano, and wind instruments, as well as choral work. Additionally, this new microphone is a great choice for kick drum, bass amps, drum overheads, capturing drum room sounds, and orchestral recording.

The new MA-201fet provides warm, full-bodied reproductions of vocals and instruments without the shrillness and high frequency artifacts so often encountered with modern condenser microphones. The microphone's warm FET circuitry and Jensen transformer combine to deliver low noise and high quality performance. As a solid state, large diaphragm condenser microphone with a cardioid polar pattern and a 3-micron thick, 1-inch (diameter) gold sputtered capsule, the new MA-201fet is a truly versatile recording instrument.

As one would expect from a David Royer designed microphone, the MA-201fet's performance specifications are equally impressive. This exceptional microphone features a frequency response of 20 Hz-20 kHz ± 3.0 dB, a sensitivity rating of -39 dB, with a distortion rating not to exceed <1% @120dB SPL; <3% @134dB SPL. The microphone operates on standard 48 V Phantom power.

Dusty Wakeman, Mojave Audio's president, commented on the company's new offering, "The new MA-201fet draws upon the success of our MA-200 and brings a comparable level of performance at a truly competitive price point. This microphone is a remarkably versatile general purpose recording tool that, I'm confident, will find a home in a wide variety of environments."

With a MSRP of $695, the Mojave Audio MA-201fet will become widely available September 1 of 2008.

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MA-200
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MA-200
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Mojave Audio, a new company founded by David Royer (known for his work with ribbon microphones) has announced the MA-200 tube condenser microphone. Known primarily for David Royer's custom microphone modifications and do-it-yourself tube microphone kits, Mojave Audio is now moving away from kits and focusing its efforts on fully assembled products. The MA-200 represents the company's first large-scale production effort.

Evolving from David's 20-plus years as a designer of custom microphones, the MA-200 provides warm, full-bodied reproductions of vocals and instruments without the shrillness and high frequency artifacts so often encountered with modern condenser microphones according to the company. Using hand-selected 3-micron capsules, Jensen audio transformers, and military grade JAN 5840 vacuum tubes, the MA-200 was designed with an eye on the performance characteristics of some of the best-loved classic microphones, but priced far more competitively--under $1,000.

The Mojave Audio MA-200 utilizes a 1-inch (diameter) gold sputtered capsule in conjunction with a specially designed American transformer and a military grade JAN 5840 vacuum tube. With its cardioid polar pattern, the MA-200 is suitable for vocals, voice over, piano, acoustic instruments, drum overheads, orchestra, spot miking, and related applications. Further, the MA-200 employs a balanced transformer output. The microphone ships with a carrying case, power supply, shock mount, and cables.

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