Josephson Series Seven microphones provide unprecedented flexibility in
studio pickups with a variety of directional patterns. The Josephson C716
dual-diaphragm capsule is optimized for cardioid, and is ideal for
vocal pickups and instrumentals where a warm, natural sound is needed
with minimum acoustic coloration. Off-axis response is particularly
smooth, yielding excellent results in a variety of acoustic
environments.
The C716 features a cardioid version of the large dual-diaphragm capsule
used in Josephson’s C700 series, with a 5 micron evaporated gold
diaphragm. The head grille uses Josephson’s patent-pending hard metal
foam structure welded to the housing tube, instead of wire mesh or
perforated metal. No other structure is needed, so internal reflections
are randomized for clean, detailed sound pickup. The entire housing,
circuit board, capsule and all its internal parts are made by Josephson
in the USA. The microphone features a hard matte black chrome finish for
durability in studio use.
The internal circuitry uses a class-A FET front end with active balanced
transformer-less output using discrete large-geometry devices like
those in the Josephson C700 and C617. The internal high voltage linear
supply generates capsule polarization voltage without using any digital
devices or oscillators, for very low noise.
The capsule assembly in the C716 is internally shock mounted so that the
mic may be attached directly to a stand through its rugged yoke mount,
without using any external accessories.
Specifications
Pressure-gradient condenser microphone transducer
Cardioid directional pattern
Frequency range 20-20,000 Hz
Sensitivity -32 dB ref 1V/Pa (26 mV/Pa)
Equivalent noise level <15 dB SPL, A weighted rms
Overload sound level 136 dB SPL
Power supply P48 phantom, 5 mA
Diameter 63 mm (100 mm wide at yoke), length 261 mm
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