Series Seven microphones from Josephson independently sample the pressure and pressure gradient components of sound, providing separate outputs so that the mixer can choose the directional pattern by combining different ratios of these two signals. This gives unprecedented flexibility, as the "reach" of the mic can be adjusted in use. Mixing the two signals equally yields a cardioid - using a little more pressure than gradient makes a "wide" cardioid, subcardioid or hypocardioid. Using a little more gradient than pressure makes a hypercardioid or supercardioid. The pressure signal by itself has an omnidirectional pattern, while the gradient signal has a figure-8 pattern. The two signals can even be recorded on separate tracks, so the pattern can be selected in mixdown. Pattern control is only one advantage of this technique. Applying different equalization or dynamic control to the two signals makes entirely different mic characteristics - for instance the warmth of a gradient mic used close up for vocals might be combined with the transparency of a pressure mic in the highs, by rolling off the highs in the gradient signal and the lows in the pressure signal before they are combined.

The capsule assembly in the Series Seven is internally shock mounted, so that the mic may be attached directly to a stand through its yoke mount without any external accessories.

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR ALL MODELS

• Frequency response within ±2dB from the curves shown
• Output level, nominal 15 mV/Pa.
• Noise level, nominal 15 mV/Pa.
• Operates from P48 phantom power.
• Special versions and matched pairs on request.

Cables and fiberglass case included.

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Josephson 700 Series Product Info