Sony C-80 Uni-directional Condenser Microphone

The Sony C-80 Unidirectional Condenser Microphone can record high-quality vocals and voices. It incorporates the microphone capsule used in the C-100 and the same material as the C-800 G for the diaphragm, borrowing the best features from its predecessors to create a Noise Elimination Construction with a low-cut filter and -10dB pad switch that delivers high clarity and low noise results.

Sony C-80 Uni-directional Condenser Microphone Key Features:

• Uni-directional condenser microphone ideal for vocal/voice recording
• Utilises the microphone capsule used in the C-100
• Diaphragm features the same material as the C-800G
• Dual-Diaphragm build suppresses proximity effect for stable results
• ‘Noise Elimination Construction’ prevents acoustic vibration
• Features the two-part metallic body structure from C-800/C-100
• Construction ensures low-noise and high-clarity recordings
• Low-cut filter switch assists in eliminating low-frequency noise
• -10dB pad switch minimises distortion caused by transient peaks

What's on the box?

• 1 x Sony C-80 Uni-directional Condenser Microphone
• 1 x Cradle Suspension
• 1 x Operating Instructions
• 1 x Carrying Case

FAQs:

What is the ‘proximity effect’?

The proximity effect occurs in microphones when sound characteristics change with distance. Sony’s C-80 Uni-directional Condenser Microphone suppresses these changes to ensure stable recording and sound distribution.

What is the frequency response of the Sony C-80 Uni-directional Condenser Microphone?

Sony’s C-80 Uni-directional Condenser Microphone has a frequency response between 20Hz and 20kHz, ensuring it can pick up a wide range of sounds.

What microphone cable is required for the Sony C-80 Uni-directional Condenser Microphone?

The Sony C-80 Uni-directional Condenser Microphone requires an XLR 3-pin cable, which you must purchase separately.

What is a uni-directional microphone?

A unidirectional microphone picks up sound directly in front, isolating your desired sound from off-axis and ambient sounds for precise results.