From Josephson Engineering:
The Josephson Engineering C42 is an all-purpose cardioid condenser microphone suitable for multiple recording applications including spot miking acoustic and amplified instruments, drums and drum overheads, ensemble and choir pickups, concert recording, sound effects and vocals. Standard C42 microphones are satin machined stainless steel for years of rugged use.
C42 electronics feature a selected discrete FET driving a fully balanced symmetrical transformerless discrete class-A output stage. The output impedance is low enough that very long cable runs may be used without signal degradation. Although the microphone is specified for full P48 phantom power, it will function with phantom power as low as 24 volts, with some limitation in maximum SPL.
A stereo kit, the C42MP, includes a matched pair of C42 microphones in matte black chrome finish and a protective hard shell case.
Specs
- Type
- Cardioid condenser microphone, stereo kit
- Included
- Matched pair of C42 microphones in matte black chrome finish, protective hard shell case
- Pattern
- Cardioid
- Frequency response
- 40-20,000 Hz ±2 dB from curve (at 60 cm)
- Sensitivity
- 8.5 mV/Pa
- Output impedance
- 50 (recommended load 1K)
- Self-noise
- 21 dB, A-weighted
- Maximum SPL
- 135 dB (with P48 power)
- Power
- P48 phantom power, 4.5 mA
- Connector
- 3 pin XLR type, pin 2 positive polarity
- Dimensions
- 21mm diameter, 98mm long
- Weight
- 80 grams (< 3 ounces)
- Temperature range
- -10 to +50°C
- Finish
- Matte black chrome
Source: Josephson C42 / C42MP data sheet (PDF)