Mojave MA-201 Fet vs AT4047?

[scud133]

Originally Posted by Jungle Jazz

I'm curious how the Mojave MA-201 Fet compares to the AT4047. I've already got a 4047, but I don't have any experience with the Mojave. Anyone used both or done a direct comparison? I'd be curious to hear some sound samples of the MA-201 if there are any floating around out there. Thanks.

I've used both on male vox and acoustic guitar, and I preferred the mojave in both instances.

Here's a clip of acoustic guitar recorded with a Rode NT1 and the MA-201fet. First you'll hear the rode (right channel) then mojave (left) then both. Exact same mic position and signal chain -- I just swapped the mics out to give the doubled part a slightly different feel.

Mojave Geetar clip

sorry i don't have a clip of the 4047 to compare to.

[PaRaNoId]

I have and love a 4047...

Ccurious about this too.

[Jungle Jazz]

Originally Posted by scud133

I've used both on male vox and acoustic guitar, and I preferred the mojave in both instances.

Here's a clip of acoustic guitar recorded with a Rode NT1 and the MA-201fet. First you'll hear the rode (right channel) then mojave (left) then both. Exact same mic position and signal chain -- I just swapped the mics out to give the doubled part a slightly different feel.

Mojave Geetar clip

sorry i don't have a clip of the 4047 to compare to.

Thanks for the feedback and for posting that clip. When you say you preferred the Mojave over the AT4047 on vox and guitar, what about it did you like better? Anyone else have any opinions about how these two mics compare?

[scud133]

Originally Posted by Jungle Jazz

Thanks for the feedback and for posting that clip. When you say you preferred the Mojave over the AT4047 on vox and guitar, what about it did you like better? Anyone else have any opinions about how these two mics compare?

at least on the guitar, i think this comes through in the clip i posted: the mojave makes it sound 'larger-than-life'. as in, the guitar didn't actually sound like that in person, but the mojave sort of gives it this extra character that's greater than reality.

i didnt get the same feeling from the 4047. but depending on what you're doing, you might not want a 'larger-than-life' recording.

i can say the 4047 is darker, but i hate to start dropping adjectives just because i've only used these mics in different rooms on different days, and i haven't done a proper side-by-side comparison like in the above clip....

soo.... the best advice is, get one of each in a room and try em out thumbsup

[Jungle Jazz]

Originally Posted by scud133

at least on the guitar, i think this comes through in the clip i posted: the mojave makes it sound 'larger-than-life'. as in, the guitar didn't actually sound like that in person, but the mojave sort of gives it this extra character that's greater than reality.

i didnt get the same feeling from the 4047. but depending on what you're doing, you might not want a 'larger-than-life' recording.

i can say the 4047 is darker, but i hate to start dropping adjectives just because i've only used these mics in different rooms on different days, and i haven't done a proper side-by-side comparison like in the above clip....

soo.... the best advice is, get one of each in a room and try em out thumbsup

Thanks for that added info. I would like to try one, but my local dealer doesn't keep them in stock. I'm just wondering if it is different enough from an AT4047 to justify getting it, especially since it's a couple hundred more.

[scud133]

Originally Posted by Jungle Jazz

Thanks for that added info. I would like to try one, but my local dealer doesn't keep them in stock. I'm just wondering if it is different enough from an AT4047 to justify getting it, especially since it's a couple hundred more.

Sweetwater:

MA-201 $695
AT4047 $699

?????

[Jungle Jazz]

Gee, the price of the AT4047 must have gone up. It used to MAP at $549 and sell for well under $500. It looks like at least some other dealers are still advertising the old price (and some will give you a break on it).

Buy Audio-Technica AT4047 Condenser Microphone | Condenser Microphones | Musician's Friend

at4047

[Jungle Jazz]

Another little bump just in case anyone else wants to chime in. It doesn't have to be a direct comparison. I'm just trying to get a few opinions about the MA-201 fet from those who have used it.

[SeniorityFedup]

According to the manufacturer, my advanced audio cm47 fet has the same capsule and tranny config as the 201fet by mr royer. After reading that post I can agree that it sounds larger than life due to the slight raise in certain freqeuncies round 3, 6-14k. It handles lows great.
And mine is 280$

[Jungle Jazz]

I'm curious about the Advanced Audio mics. Their tube mics seem to get a lot of love, but what about the fets CM47 and CM87? It looks like the CM 87 has undergone some revision. Anyone tried the new one?

[Haz-Mat-Strat]

Originally Posted by Jungle Jazz

I'm curious about the Advanced Audio mics. Their tube mics seem to get a lot of love, but what about the fets CM47 and CM87? It looks like the CM 87 has undergone some revision. Anyone tried the new one?

Hi Jungle Jazz,

I see you live in the DC area. If you like I can set up time for you to audition some my microphones you may be interested in. I live north of DC.

We could compare them to your AT4047



Let me know
Thanks!

[SeniorityFedup]

Originally Posted by Jungle Jazz

I'm curious about the Advanced Audio mics. Their tube mics seem to get a lot of love, but what about the fets CM47 and CM87? It looks like the CM 87 has undergone some revision. Anyone tried the new one?

If you look at my post previous to this one you will see l am reffering to the cm47 fet.
I also own the cm47 se tube mic, but have yet to try it due to school and previous acoustic treatment projects.

In my school I had the chance to audition mics for a recording class.
Thru a greatriver pre.
The cm47 was thru a blue robbie pre. (which according to reviews is quite clean)
tlm 103 < cm47fet

royer ribbon >
u87 > both are silky but this one sounds like a cleaner royer
c414 vocal =< cm47 a bit biased.

c414 refference <cm47

IMBO

The reason l say biased opinion is because l own it and that will always be part of the equation. Just like dads cant hire sons in some workplaces.

by the way jj, i saw your mics online. sweet lookin mics!
sorry I didnt win the v67 auction on ebay a few weeks back.

[Haz-Mat-Strat]

Originally Posted by SeniorityFedup

If you look at my post previous to this one you will see l am reffering to the cm47 fet.
I also own the cm47 se tube mic, but have yet to try it due to school and previous acoustic treatment projects.

In my school I had the chance to audition mics for a recording class.
Thru a greatriver pre.
The cm47 was thru a blue robbie pre. (which according to reviews is quite clean)
tlm 103 < cm47fet

royer ribbon >
u87 > both are silky but this one sounds like a cleaner royer
c414 vocal =< cm47 a bit biased.


c414 refference <cm47

IMBO

The reason l say biased opinion is because l own it and that will always be part of the equation. Just like dads cant hire sons in some workplaces.

by the way jj, i saw your mics online. sweet lookin mics!
sorry I didnt win the v67 auction on ebay a few weeks back.

Pm me I am still offering GS members a Sweet deal

Thanks

[Jungle Jazz]

Originally Posted by Haz-Mat-Strat

Hi Jungle Jazz,

I see you live in the DC area. If you like I can set up time for you to audition some my microphones you may be interested in. I live north of DC.

We could compare them to your AT4047



Let me know
Thanks!

Thanks for the offer. I'll keep it in mind. I'll check out your website and see what you've got.

[burns46824]

Used both extensively. The Mojave M-201fet kills the at 4047!