<h1>Josephson Engineering e22S Side-Address Cardioid Condenser Microphone</h1>
<span style="font-size: 16px; font-style: italic;">The Josephson Engineering </span>e22S has become a standard in studios worldwide where precise 
close-range pickup is needed for drums, acoustic and amplified 
instruments.<br /><br />The
 Josephson Engineering  e22S side-address cardioid was designed to meet 
the needs of noted recording engineer Steve Albini. The physical profile
 allows unobtrusive placement, even with tight percussion layouts. 
Unique among studio condenser microphones, the e22S capsule geometry is 
optimized for spot miking performance. The circuit uses a cascode 
discrete FET front end, combined with a custom Lundahl output 
transformer. The electronics were designed to interface easily with 
either transformer or direct coupled mic preamps. The e22S has low 
self-noise, so it delivers low level detail, and handles high sound 
pressure levels for minimal distortion on extremely loud passages. The 
microphone housing is very rugged, with a precision machined, satin 
black chrome finish. <br /><br /><i>“The specific need addressed by the e22S
 was drum kit recording, and the mics are used in that capacity nearly 
every day, but once they were in our hands, they quickly became a 
favorite mic for many instruments, including acoustic guitar, mandolin, 
banjo, guitar amplifiers, organ and horns. The e22S is easily the most 
versatile microphone in our cabinet.  <br /><br />“On loud sounds like drums
 and guitar cabinets, the 609 head amplifier delivers a crisp, clear 
signal that is free of distortion, at a level that doesn't require an 
external pad.” </i><br /> —Steve Albini<br />