From Josephson Engineering
Series Seven microphones provide unprecedented flexibility, as the directional pattern of the mic can be adjusted in use, during or after recording. C700 microphones include omni/pressure and figure-8/gradient capsules, each with a discrete output. The signals can 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 capsule 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 high frequencies in the gradient signal and the lows in the pressure signal before they are combined.
The C700A includes two capsules in one housing, a 16mm omni element similar to the KA11 capsule in the Series Six, and a 26mm figure-8 capsule. Completely neutral electronics, using the same cascode FET input, class-A active balanced output circuit found in the Series Six, are provided for each signal. Any directional pattern from omni to figure-8 may be selected by controlling the ratio of pressure to gradient signals.
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.
Specifications common to C700 series
Pressure and pressure gradient condenser microphone transducers
Variable directional pattern achieved by mixing output signals (see over)
- Frequency range
- 20-20,000 Hz ±2 dB from reference curve
- Sensitivity
- –41 dB ref 1 V/Pa (9 mV/Pa) for each signal
- Overload sound pressure
- 135 dB SPL at 1kΩ load for <1% THD
- Equivalent noise level
- 15 dB SPL, A-weighted
- Power supply
- P48 phantom, 4 mA per output
- Diameter
- 63mm (100 mm wide at yoke), length 328 mm (C700A), 365 mm (C700S)
- Output connector
- 5-pin XLR type (C700A), 7-pin XLR type (C700S)
Free 3-Year Warranty
Sound Pure stands behind our products. Free three-year warranty on this item. Coverage exclusions live in Terms & Conditions, Section 27.
Level of support and expertise that simply isn't available at big-box megastores. Read the warranty →
Returns
Not eligible for Try Before You Buy or the 48-hour approval period. Standard return policy applies — see Terms & Conditions, Section 18 for details.
Sound Pure Studios · Durham, NC
Come hear it in our control rooms.
Sound Pure is a working studio in Durham, NC — a 1,000 sq ft live room and two pro control rooms. Book a session to audition gear in a world-class acoustic space before you buy.