Sony C-80 Uni-Directional Condenser Microphone

An ultra-compact mic with materials inherited from Sony's high-end C-100 and C-800G, the C-80 delivers pristine recordings at a more affordable price point.

Overview

The Sony C-80 is a 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.

Features:

- Excellent Sound Quality
- Noise Elimination Construction
- Dual Diaphragm Configuration
- Low-Cut Filter
- Pad Switch

Specs

-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]: 90O+/-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 = 20uPa.
- *[5] 0 dB SPL = 20uPa.
- *[6] The values for dimensions are approximate.

Dimensions and Weight in Packaging
Base Item: Shipping Weight: 2 lbs; Shipping Dimensions: 11 x 11 x 4 in; Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): C80