A towable marine seismic source apparatus for producing a high resolution seismic signal at relatively shallow depths for engineering surveys is disclosed. The apparatus support frame operably mounts a plurality of eight identical chambered air guns in a 2x4x2 configuration to provide a tapered, heavy centered point source. The cylindrical air guns are positioned in a horizontal orientation at a predetermined depth of 1 to 3 meters and are synchronized to fire substantially simultaneously to achieve maximum peak energy output. Two chamber sizes of individual air guns (4 cu. in. & 10 cu. in.) are in a desired range and may be preferably employed in the array configuration to produce the seismic signal having distinct signature characteristics.
