Detail 01
New old-stock 5840 tube
The MA-1000DS uses an original new old-stock 5840 tube.
Product detailSKU #1500000330050
Mojave AudioMA-1000DS Multi-Pattern Large-Diaphragm Tube Condenser Microphone - Desert Sand
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A versatile tube condenser designed as a go-to choice for vocals, voiceovers, acoustic instruments, piano, drum overheads, room sound, and omni orchestral or choral recording.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Lead and background vocals
- Voiceovers
- Acoustic instruments and piano
- Drum overheads and room sound
- Orchestral and choral recording using omni settings
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Buyers who do not need a tube microphone
- Users who need a microphone outside the stated 120 dB or 135 dB-with-pad maximum SPL rating
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
251-style capsule
It uses a 251-style capsule.
Detail 03
Variable omni to figure-8
Its pickup pattern is adjustable from omni through figure-8.
Detail 04
135 dB with pad
The listed maximum SPL increases from 120 dB to 135 dB when the pad is used.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Its variable pattern spans omni through figure-8.
- 02The listed weight of 13 lb includes the case, power supply, and microphone.
- 03A case, clip, shockmount, power supply, and two cables are included.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What polar patterns does the MA-1000DS offer?
It has a variable polar pattern from omni to figure-8.
02What is included with the microphone?
It includes a case, clip, shockmount, power supply, and two cables.
03What applications is it intended for?
The supplied description names vocals, voiceovers, acoustic instruments, piano, drum overheads, room sound, and omni orchestral or choral recording.
04What is the maximum SPL rating?
It is listed at 120 dB, or 135 dB with the pad.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- White
4 detailsOther
- Category Source
- detail
- Tier
- new
- Korena Special
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- Source Id
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