SONY C80 Compact Uni-directional Condenser Microphone

SONY C80 Uni-directional condenser microphone suitable for vocal/voice recording. Inheriting the microphone capsule used in the C-100 and using the same material as the C-800G for the diaphragm, this microphone inherits the essence of the predecessors.

The dual diaphragm configuration suppresses sound characteristics changes with distance (proximity effect), enabling stable recording/distribution. "Noise Elimination Construction" succeeded from C-800G / C-100 prevents acoustic vibration resulting in low noise and clear sound.

Highlights:

• Large 25mm microphone capsule emphasises the presence of sound.
• Dual-diaphragm structure suppresses proximity effect for stable recording and broadcast.
• Precision resin backplate, for reduced acoustic impedance and high sensitivity.
• Rich mid-range characteristics ensure a precise vocal pickup.
• Extended low-end and natural sound provide a realistic reproduction of instruments.
• Switchable low-cut filter reduces the pickup of low-frequency and ambient noise.

Specifications

• Capsule Type：Condenser Microphone
• Frequency Response：20Hz～20kHz
• Directivity：Uni directional
• Sensitivity ：-30 dB, (deviation ±3 dB), (0 dB=1 V/Pa, 1 kHz)
• Output Impedance ：90Ω±15%, Balanced
• Dynamic Range：More than 125.5 dB
• Signal-to-Noise Ratio ：81.5dB
• Inherent Noise ：Less than 12.5 dB SPL, (0 dB=2 × 10-5 Pa), (IEC* 61672-1 A-Weighted, 1 kHz, 1 Pa)
• Maximum Input Sound Pressure Level ：More than 138 dB SPL
• (output level for 1% waveform distortion at 1 kHz, converted into equivalent input sound pressure level: 0 dB=2 × 10-5 Pa)
• Connector: XLR-3-12C (male)
• Mic Cable: XLR 3-pin Cable Required (Not Supplied)
• Power Requirements: DC 44 to 52 V
• Dimensions: Approx. 40 mm (1.57 in.) dia. × 158 mm (6.22 in.)1
• Mass: Approx. 215 g (7.6 oz)

What's in the box ?

• SONY C-80 Microphone
• Cradle suspension
• Operating instructions
• Carrying case