Josephson Engineering C700A
Variable-pattern dual-capsule large-diaphragm condenser (multi-output, B-format-style)
Microphone$6,050Manufacturer list price
Specifications
- Type
- Microphone
- Description
- Variable-pattern dual-capsule large-diaphragm condenser (multi-output, B-format-style)
- Topology
- condenser (dual large-diaphragm capsule array, variable pattern)
- Signal path
- Analog
- Channels
- 2
- Channel format
- Dual discrete outputs: W (omni/pressure) and X (front-facing figure-8/gradient); pattern derived by external mixing, not switched onboard
- Form factor
- Large side-address body, yoke-mounted, internally shock-mounted capsule assembly, expanded-metal grille
- Connection
- 5-pin XLR
- DSP
- false
- Powered
- true
- Drivers
- 16mm omni/pressure capsule (similar to Series Six KA11) + 26mm figure-8/gradient capsule in one housing; neutral cascode-FET, class-A active balanced electronics per signal
- Frequency response
- 20-20,000 Hz ±2 dB from reference curve
- Max SPL
- 135 dB SPL @ 1kΩ load for <1% THD
- Sensitivity
- 9 mV/Pa (-41 dB ref 1V/Pa) per signal
- Polar pattern
- Variable: omni, subcardioid, cardioid, supercardioid, figure-8, and reversed variants — derived by mixing W and X signals (no side capsule; mono-only pickups, any pattern)
- Introduced
- 1993
- Country of manufacture
- USA
- Phantom power
- 48V
Details
Controls: No onboard pattern switch; polar pattern and character are set post-mic by mixing the W/X signal ratio (omni through figure-8) or in post-production
I/O: 5-pin XLR carrying 2 discrete capsule signals (W, X)
Notable use: Flagship Series Seven variable-pattern design; mono pickup in any directional pattern, pattern decided or changed during mixdown by combining discrete capsule signals
Notes: Dual-capsule variant of the Series Seven C700 platform (LDC-class capsules, not SDC). 4 mA current draw per output. Year of introduction (1993) sourced from secondary retailer/forum content, not a Josephson datasheet — moderate confidence, flagged. C700A and C700S are distinct current SKUs (mono dual-capsule vs. stereo/surround triple-capsule); both included separately per 'cover all current mics' guidance even though task brief listed only one 'C700' entry.