Sony C-80 Unidirectional Condenser Microphone

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.

Key Features

• A powerful and rich mid-low frequency range provides vocals and voice recordings with a core sound and presence.
• The two-part metallic body structure succeeded from the C-800G/C-100 microphone prevents acoustic vibration, resulting in low noise and clear sound.
• The dual diaphragm configuration realizes stable recording/distribution by suppressing sound characteristic changes with distance (proximity effect).
• The low-Cut filter switch helps eliminate the low-frequency noise and proximity effect.
• An -10dB pad switch on the microphone provides added headroom and minimizes distortion caused by transient peaks.

Technical Specifications

Audio Section
Capsule Type
Condenser Microphone
Frequency Response
20Hz - 20kHz
Directivity
Uni-directional
Sensitivity *<1>
-30 dB
(deviation ±3 dB)
(0 dB=1 V/Pa, 1 kHz)
Output Impedance *<2>
90 OHMS ±15%, Balanced
Dynamic Range
More than 125.5 dB
Signal-to-Noise Ratio *<3>
81.5dB
Inherent Noise *<4>
Less than 12.5 dB SPL
(0 dB=2 x 10-5 Pa)
(IEC* 61672-1 A-Weighted, 1 kHz, 1 Pa)
Maximum Input Sound Pressure Level *<5>
More than 138 dB SPL
(Output level for 1% waveform distortion at 1 kHz, converted into equivalent input sound pressure level: 0 dB=2 x 10-5 Pa)
General Section
Connector
XLR-3-12C (male)
Mic Cable
XLR 3-pin Cable Required (Not Supplied)
Power Requirements
DC 44 to 52 V
Dimensions *<6>
Approx. 40 mm (1.57 in.) dia. x 158 mm (6.22 in.)
Mass
Approx. 215 g (7.6 oz)
Supplied Accessories
Cradle suspension (1)
Operating instructions (1)
Carrying case (1)
Notes
*<1>0 dB = 1 V/Pa, at 1 kHz
*<2> Output impedance at 1 kHz
*<3>A-weighted, 1 kHz, 1 Pa.
*<4>0dB SPL = 20μPa.
*<5>0 dB SPL = 20μPa.
*<6> The values for dimensions are approximate.