Sony Electronics’ Pro Audio division has announced a new microphone for home studios, the C-80, a unidirectional condenser microphone ideal for vocal/vocal recording, instrumental recording, vlogging, webcasting and podcasting. This new product inherits technology from Sony’s acclaimed C-800G and C-100 microphones, making high-quality sound even more accessible.
Main characteristics of the C-80
- Using the microphone capsule derived from the C-100 and a two-piece anti-vibration metal body structure used in the C-800G, the C-80 inherits the essence of these two industry-standard models.
- The double diaphragm configuration suppresses sound changes with distance (proximity effect) and allows greater stability in the vocal recording process.
- The “noise-cancelling construction” developed for the C-800G/C-100 prevents acoustic vibration from the microphone body, resulting in low noise and clear sound.
C-80 sound characteristics
- Tight, rich midrange pickup provides a vocal sound with clear core and presence, allowing vocals to stand out even when mixed with other instrumental sounds.
- Realistic reproduction of an instrument’s characteristics, such as the sound of guitar strings and body resonance.
- Natural and clear voice recording is achieved by suppressing low frequencies and noise near the microphone.
The C-80 is expected to be available in November in the US and Canada for a suggested price of $499 and joins Sony’s line of professional audio products, including the MDR series of headphones, wireless microphone systems and portable field recorders.
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