Award-winning microphone engineering from Michael Joly

New MJE FatBoy - Hear it vs. U 87

~~$579.00~~ $429.00

Very low noise (10 dBa post mod), MJE Discrete Premium Electronics transformerless circuit upgrade

New 6 micron MJE-K47 capsule for classic "Neumann-esque" mid focus, natural top end and improved S / N ratio

Single-layer headbasket conversion for greater clarity and more accurate transient response

Signature capsule base diffuser upgrade reduces standing wave coloration

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NOTE: The MJE FatBoy is an MJE modified MXL-910

Michael Joly Engineering FatBoy with 6 micron diaphragm MJE-K47 capsule

U 87 vs. MJE FatBoy Shootout -

SOUND FILE: Male Vocal, U 87
SOUND FILE: Male Vocal, MJE FatBoy

SOUND FILE: Acoustic guitar, strummed, U 87
SOUND FILE: Acoustic guitar, strummed, MJE FatBoy

SOUND FILE: Acoustic guitar, finger style, U 87
SOUND FILE: Acoustic guitar, finger style, MJE FatBoy

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Single Layer Headbasket Mod -

Like all Michael Joly Engineering microphones, the MJE FatBoy starts with my signature single layer headbasket conversion. Youâ€™ll hear clearer, less â€œboxyâ€ and more detailed sound with more accurate transient response â€“ hallmarks of the classic AKG C12 â€“ itself a single layer headbasket design.

MJE-K47 Capsule Upgrade -

Classic sound is within reach. The 6 micron MJE-K47 capsule was designed to track an actual Neumann K47 capsule across its entire operating range. Youâ€™ll hear the classic mid-focused vocal punch of the K47 design with a sibilance-free top end. Upgrading from the stock SDC capsule to the more sensitive MJE-K47 large diaphragm capsule improves this mic's S/N ratio as well.

Michael Joly Engineering FatBoy with 6u diaphragm MJE-K47 Capsule (red) vs. U 87 (black)

Premium Electronics Modification -

The circuit used in the stock MXL 910 (the donor mic for the MJE FatBoy) is an implementation of a classic Schoeps transformerless design. But to save on production costs the MXL 910 makes extensive use of inexpensive surface-mount parts. The MJE-K47 Discrete Premium Electronics suite attacks this compromise by substituting higher quality, better-sounding components and topology pioneered in my field proven (over 8700 units in use) Premium Electronics modification. These component upgrades improve bass response and reduce graininess and mid-to-high frequency distortion while providing a smoother top end sound.

Easy to Order -

Click "Add to Cart" to purchase a new MJE FatBoy with MJE-K47 Mod Suite. Comes with a stand adapter in paperboard box

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