Sony C-80 XLR Condenser Microphone

Description

Sony C-80 XLR Condenser Microphone (C80)

The Sony C-80 condenser microphone offers pristine high-fidelity recording options that are flexible and straightforward courtesy of a holistic design and studio-friendly features. Inside, the C-80’s a dual-diaphragm capsule delivers focused uni-directional recording that’s great for vocals, acoustic instruments, speaker cabinets, and more. It’s an ideal multipurpose mic for any studio rig. The C-80 also borrows acoustic design cues from its pricier cousins with an internal isolation structure was taken from the Sony C-800G and a second diaphragm (located in the back and borrowed from the Sony C-100) that purifies recording results further by cutting down on unwanted proximity effect and low-end boominess. Music Bliss sound engineers can’t get enough of this offering from Sony! It delivers reliable performance with a design that’s on par with high-end mics that cost thousands of dollars.

FEATURES

• Ultra-compact condenser microphone suited for vocals, acoustic instruments, and speaker cabinets
• Unidirectional recording with dual-diaphragm design
• Low-noise build produces exceptionally sound isolation with negligible vibrational transfer from acoustic source to mic
• Broad frequency response range: 20Hz–20kHz
• Internal isolation structure — a backside diaphragm and acoustic phase-shifting circuit cut proximity effect and excessive bass
• Additional low-cut filter option (30Hz) further eliminates low-frequency noise and proximity effect
• -10dB pad for additional optional headroom

SPECIFICATIONS

• Microphone Type:Condenser
• Polar Pattern:Cardioid
• Diaphragm Size:1″ (25.4mm)
• Frequency Response:20Hz-20kHz
• Max SPL:138dB SPL
• Output Impedance:90 ohm ±15%, balanced
• Sensitivity:-30dB (±3dB)
• Signal to Noise Ratio:81.5dB A weighted
• Self Noise:<12.5dB A weighted
• Low Cut Filter:30Hz
• Pads:-10dB
• Connector:XLR
• Power Source:48V phantom power

Product Dimension Shipping Weight: 1.5 kg