Large-diaphragm condenser microphone with dual-diaphragm capsule
Detailed, transparent and balanced sound
Wide frequency range for lossless transmission
Effective suppression of proximity effect due to the dual-diaphragm capsule
Excellent for speech and vocal recordings
Low-cut filter for eliminating low-frequency background noise
-10dB pad to record even louder sources without distortion
High-quality workmanship
Two-part structure of the metal housing prevents acoustic vibrations and ensures low-noise and clear recording
Scope of delivery:
Sony C-80 condenser microphone
Elastic mount (spider)
Transport case
A hybrid of the C-100 & C-800
With the C-80, Sony introduces a unidirectional condenser microphone (cardioid) that is ideal for recording vocals, instruments and podcasts. In developing the C-80, Sony engineers were able to draw on their extensive experience in microphone design and incorporate crucial technologies from the popular C-800 and C-100 microphones into the new model. With the microphone capsule of the C-100 and the housing design of the C-800, the C-80 offers a balanced and clear sound as well as a high-quality and robust finish.
Why the double diaphragm and the two-piece housing structure?
The dual-diaphragm capsule mitigates the proximity effect when singers, speakers or other sound sources are positioned very close to the microphone, resulting in an overemphasis in the bass range. Thus, the dual-diaphragm capsule enables stable recording without sound distortion. In addition, as with the C-800g and C-100 models, the "Noise Elimination Construction" prevents acoustic vibrations from reaching the diaphragm, thus ensuring alow-noise and clear sound.
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