They are both very flat off-axis, but the pattern is somewhat narrow. The
Josephson is maybe about as wide as the KMS184. The 4053 is narrower. You
can get a 4051 which is the same thing as the 4053 but with a wider capsule,
or the 4049, which is the omni version of the same thing. (Sadly the Josephson
does not have any additional capsules available.)

Do I gather that you prefer the Josephson? GG


Also, don't forget the Sennheiser 441. It's really an amazing thing and
people tend to neglect it these days. If you want smooth, it's smooth,
and it's also very tight.

I use my 441s (a pair) a lot, and it seems that everyone in the world has
forgotten about them.
I love them. They used to be the SM57 (in the sense of ubiquity) of Europe!

Thanks!

stv