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C-80 Uni-directional Studio Condenser Microphone
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- Powerful and rich mid-low frequency range for excellent sound quality
- Low-cut filter to help eliminate low-frequency noise
- Pad switch (-10dB attenuation)
Features
C-80
Your next go-to home studio microphone
Discover the C-80 Microphone
C-80 is unidirectional condenser microphone that can be used for a variety of recording situations in a home studio, including recording vocals/voice and acoustic instruments such as guitar/piano.
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C-80
Based on the microphone capsule of the C-100 and using the same diaphragm material with the C-800G, C-80 has a peak characteristic around 13 kHz, making vocal/voice presence stand out among other instrument sounds. It features a strong presence and rich reproduction of low and mid frequencies.
Dual diaphragms reduce the proximity effect. Natural vocal and voice recording is possible even when vocalization is made at a position close to the microphone. In addition, a low-cut filter to eliminate unwanted low-frequency noise and a pad switch function to minimize distortion caused by excessive input sound are equipped for recording in a home studio.
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- 0 dB = 1 V/Pa, at 1 kHz
- Output impedance at 1 kHz
- A-weighted, 1 kHz, 1 Pa.
- 0dB SPL = 20μPa.
- 0 dB SPL = 20μPa.
- The values for dimensions are approximate.
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Is the Sony C-80 suitable for both vocals and instruments?
Yes. The C-80 is a uni-directional condenser microphone designed for a variety of home studio applications, including recording vocals/voice and acoustic instruments such as guitar and piano.
What polar pattern does the Sony C-80 use?
The C-80 uses a fixed cardioid (uni-directional) pattern that focuses on sound from the front while reducing pickup from the sides and rear. This helps minimize room noise in typical home studio setups.
Does the Sony C-80 have a low-cut filter and pad switch?
Yes. It features a low-cut filter to help eliminate unwanted low-frequency noise, along with a pad switch offering -10 dB attenuation to minimize distortion caused by excessive input sound.
How does the dual-diaphragm design affect the sound of the C-80?
The C-80's dual-diaphragm design reduces the proximity effect, so natural vocal and voice recording is possible even when vocalization is made close to the microphone, keeping tone more consistent.
What gives the Sony C-80 its vocal presence?
Based on the microphone capsule of the C-100 and using the same diaphragm material as the C-800G, the C-80 has a peak characteristic around 13 kHz that makes vocal and voice presence stand out among other instrument sounds, with rich reproduction of low and mid frequencies.
What is the Sony C-80's frequency range designed for?
The C-80 offers a powerful and rich mid-low frequency range for excellent sound quality, with added presence in the upper frequencies to help vocals cut through a mix.
How much does the Sony C-80 Uni-directional Studio Condenser Microphone cost?
MSRP is listed as $569.99. Given that, these models can go on sale from time to time, and there are several other opportunities to save on price like through their group discounts for education, healthcare and military/veterans (ID.me & Unidays) along with their free loyalty program that gives up to 5% back in points.
What is the Sony C-80 best used for?
The C-80 is designed as a go-to home studio microphone for recording situations including vocals/voice and acoustic instruments such as guitar and piano, making it well suited to home and project studios.
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