Sony C-80 Unidirectional Condenser Microphone

Building on the brilliant design and transparent sound of the C-800G and C-100, Sony introduces the C-80 uni-directional dual-diaphragm condenser microphone. Sony's dual-diaphragm design yields a vocal microphone that captures the presence, fullness, and character of the source without the low-end overload (proximity effect) often associated with close miking a vocalist. A two-part metallic body eliminates acoustic resonance and vibration to yield recordings with a wide dynamic range and extremely low noise. The C-80 features a low-cut filter and -10dB switch allowing you to configure its input to the characteristics of the source.

Sony C-80 Includes:

• Cradle suspension (1)
• Operating instructions (1)
• Carrying case (1)

Sony C-80 Features:

• Studio-quality sound
• Dual-diaphragm construction suppresses the proximity effect
• Low-cut filter
• -10dB pad
• Two-part metallic body prevents acoustic vibration
• Wide dynamic range
• High SPL (135dB SPL) performance

Sony C-80 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]: 90Ω±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 × 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 × 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. × 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.