Mojave Audio MA-200 vs. MXL V69 vs. M-Audio Sputnick

bluegrasser · 22nd December 2006, 05:45 AM

In general...............but also, particularly for bluegrass, folk, americana, acoustic rockabilly, and acoustic music in general.

Thanks.

barryjohns · 22nd December 2006, 06:06 AM

I haven't tried the Mojave yet, but from what I've read, people are comparing it to mics twice it's cost, based on that alone, I would say it is significantly better than the other options mentioned.

popmann · 22nd December 2006, 06:12 AM

I've only used two of the 3.

While I liked the Mojave on vocals...I HATED it on acoustic gtr, so...the Sputnik did well on everything and the multipattern made it much more universally useful, IMO. Although, honestly, for mellow acoustic general purpose....a good 414 is a better mic than any Chinese "toob" LDC.

If you can get a deal and/or used...you can ge a 414 and a Sm7b for the price of the Mojave. That would handle you need for a middy mic....and a shiny pretty scooped mic. And you'll never get rid of them.

macr0w · 22nd December 2006, 06:49 AM

Is this the "High End" section?

max cooper · 22nd December 2006, 05:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by popmann

Although, honestly, for mellow acoustic general purpose....a good 414 is a better mic than any Chinese "toob" LDC.

Yeah, just get one.

I heard the Mojave at a shoot-out the other night. It was not bad considering the price.

bluegrasser · 22nd December 2006, 05:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by popmann

I've only used two of the 3.

While I liked the Mojave on vocals...I HATED it on acoustic gtr, so...the Sputnik did well on everything and the multipattern made it much more universally useful, IMO. Although, honestly, for mellow acoustic general purpose....a good 414 is a better mic than any Chinese "toob" LDC.

If you can get a deal and/or used...you can ge a 414 and a Sm7b for the price of the Mojave. That would handle you need for a middy mic....and a shiny pretty scooped mic. And you'll never get rid of them.

Yeah, I already have a pair of 414-XLS's which I like a fair amount. I was interested in getting a tube mic. These brands came to mind. Any others to recommend? Budget is $1000 or under...............

Grady · 22nd December 2006, 06:00 PM

I just picked up a Mohave plus a Peluso 2247le, they both compliment each other pretty well, the Peluso is very natural sounding while the Mohave gives a bit more sheen on things.. especially on vocals. I liked it on my old Yamaha acoustic running it through a germ, it sounded a little scooped in the mids kinda like an Over the hills and far away tone.

Gonna try it on a drumset this weekend as a mono overhead.. So far I think it's worth the price.

Fman · 22nd December 2006, 06:14 PM

For a grand you cannot do better. I am a HUGE advocate of the MA-200.

Actually, I sold one this morning and can't wait to talk to my guy AFTER he hears it. Sure, you can't put it up against an M149, but who cares? For acoustic instruments, too, I actually like it better than the ribbon (122) I was using. It has just enough color to sweeten up fingerstyle guitar, but vocals are where it's at.

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22nd December 2006, 06:06 AM	#2
barryjohns Lives for gear Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 2,366	I haven't tried the Mojave yet, but from what I've read, people are comparing it to mics twice it's cost, based on that alone, I would say it is significantly better than the other options mentioned.

22nd December 2006, 06:12 AM	#3
popmann Lives for gear Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Nashville Posts: 1,297	I've only used two of the 3. While I liked the Mojave on vocals...I HATED it on acoustic gtr, so...the Sputnik did well on everything and the multipattern made it much more universally useful, IMO. Although, honestly, for mellow acoustic general purpose....a good 414 is a better mic than any Chinese "toob" LDC. If you can get a deal and/or used...you can ge a 414 and a Sm7b for the price of the Mojave. That would handle you need for a middy mic....and a shiny pretty scooped mic. And you'll never get rid of them.

22nd December 2006, 06:00 PM	#7
Grady Gear interested Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 26	I just picked up a Mohave plus a Peluso 2247le, they both compliment each other pretty well, the Peluso is very natural sounding while the Mohave gives a bit more sheen on things.. especially on vocals. I liked it on my old Yamaha acoustic running it through a germ, it sounded a little scooped in the mids kinda like an Over the hills and far away tone. Gonna try it on a drumset this weekend as a mono overhead.. So far I think it's worth the price.