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Josephson e22S
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Josephson Engineering

Josephson e22S

Side-address cardioid condenser with a small head, cascode FET and Lundahl output transformer; for close miking drums and instruments

Type
Condenser
Pattern
Cardioid
Sensitivity
−50.5 dBV/Pa computed
Self-noise
15 dB(A)
Max SPL
144 dB SPL
Impedance
200 Ω
Rated range
20 – 20k Hz

Frequency response

Angle
Distance

Frequency response: from the spec sheet, p. 1. Untitled graph on the data sheet, relative dB, 2 dB per division, 20 Hz to 20 kHz labelled; the specs give "20-20,000 Hz ±2 dB from curve". Distance, room and smoothing not stated.

Dashed: outside the rated range, or simulated (other angles and distances). Hover or tap the graphs for values.

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All specs

From the spec sheet
Sensitivity−50.5 dBV/Pa (3 mV/Pa). Not stated by the manufacturer: Stated as "3.0 mV/Pa"; converted: 20·log10(0.003) = -50.5.p. 1
Self-noise15 dB(A). "Equivalent noise level 15 dB SPL A-weighted".
Max SPL144 dB SPL. "Maximum SPL 144 dB".
Output impedance200 ohm, rated. "Rated impedance 200 ohms".
Rated frequency range20 Hz to 20 kHz, ±2 dB from curve. "20-20,000 Hz ±2 dB from curve".
Weight180 g
Dimensions190 × 21 mm. Length x body diameter: "21mm diameter, 190mm long, 30mm head".
Finishsatin black chrome. "a precision machined, satin black chrome finish".
Head diameter30 mm
ElectronicsCascode discrete FET front end with a custom Lundahl output transformer; designed to work with transformer or direct-coupled preamps
OriginDesigned to meet the needs of the recording engineer Steve Albini; capsule geometry optimised for spot miking
Applications (Josephson, Steve Albini)Drum kit; acoustic guitar, mandolin, banjo, guitar amps, organ and horns; loud sources without an external pad

Documents

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