Los Angeles, CA, November 1, 2023 — Boutique microphone manufacturers Mojave Audio have announced that MA-D, the brand’s recently released dynamic microphone, has been recognized as a Finalist in the 2024 NAMM TEC Awards in the Microphones – Sound Reinforcement category. The TEC Awards – a yearly celebration of achievements in pro audio technology and sound production, as well as the audio professionals behind these achievements – will be presented as the highlight of the 2024 NAMM Show in Anaheim, California on January 27, 2024. To register and vote for the Mojave Audio MA-D in the TEC Awards, please click here.
The smooth alternative
Initially launched in August of 2022, the MA-D Dynamic Microphone is the result of years of development by celebrated microphone designer David Royer. It is designed as a major step forward in the world of dynamic microphones that takes ample advantage of modern design techniques and component choice to produce a dynamic microphone with a smoother, more hi-fi frequency response flattering to vocalists and a range of instrument types. “Early dynamic microphones were designed to solve a problem and battle against the often poor sound reinforcement that was common in the 1950s and 60s,” said Mojave Audio President Dusty Wakeman. “As a result they were designed with frequency peaks that – although aiding intelligibility – colored the sound tremendously and produced a ‘boxy’ sonic effect.”
“What makes the MA-D special is that it is designed to take complete advantage of modern sound reinforcement systems – which are significantly more advanced in the modern era – to offer a fuller frequency response, and much better transients which are infinitely more pleasurable to listen to and perform with. We call it ‘the smooth alternative’, and we’re honored to be a finalist for it in this year’s TEC Awards.”
MA-D Specifications
- Type – Dynamic
- Uniform Cardioid Pickup Pattern
- Frequency Response: +/- 2.5dB 60-10,000 Hz, + 2dB-6dB 30-15,000 Hz
- Polar Pattern – Cardioid
- Sensitivity – -53 dB. Re 1V/pa
- Max SPL: Greater than160dB @ 1 kiloHz
- Impedance – 600 Ohms @ 1 kiloHz
- Connector – Three-pin XLR (Male)
- Weight – .5 lbs.
- Dimensions – L 7.25”, W 2”
To vote for the Mojave Audio MA-D in the 2024 TEC Awards, please visit: https://www.tecawards.org/voting-info
For more information about Mojave Audio, please visit http://www.mojaveaudio.com/
About Mojave Audio
Mojave Audio was founded by Technical Grammy Award winning David Royer, widely known for his ribbon microphone designs with Royer Labs. Mojave Audio makes world-class microphones for Artists and Engineers who are passionate about their sound.
