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JOSEPHSON C700
August 2003—Josephson Engineering's top-of-the-line Series Seven family of variable polar-pattern mics use the company's ultrathin-diaphragm design and a multiple capsule system. The C700A ($4,500 with Fiberglas case) comes with a dual-diaphragm element and a smaller omnidirectional capsule. Fed to a mixer, both outputs allow engineers to select any directional pattern from omni to figure-8 at the console, or both signals can be recorded on different tracks and the pattern selection done in mixdown. A stereo version (C700S, $6,500) has two pressure-gradient capsules placed at right angles with an omni capsule in the middle so that any coincident-stereo pickup can be synthesized at the mixer.
JOSEPHSON SERIES FOUR CARDIOID CONDENSERS
February 2003—The C42 and C42H ($480) from Josephson Engineering are designed to record acoustic or amplified instruments, instrumental ensembles, choirs, sound effects and vocals. These cardioid condenser mics feature discrete FET electronics and transformerless outputs. Response is rated at 40-20k Hz. The C42's maximum SPL handling is 135 dB/a>; intended for close-miking, the C42H is rated at 155 dB. The mics are housed in stainless steel with a satin finish. The manufacturer also offers a matched pair of black-chrome-finished C42 microphones (C42MP) in a carrying case for $1,060.
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