Josephson Engineering is a Santa Cruz, California–based manufacturer founded in 1988 by David Josephson. A boutique company in the truest sense, it focuses on high-end condenser microphones for studio, stage, and measurement work. With custom-made components and fully in-house design and production, Josephson avoids the compromises common in mass-produced gear. The result is a level of performance that leaves most assembly-line microphones sounding exactly like what they are.