Sony C-80 studio microphone

[11:25 Sat,8.October 2022 by Thomas Richter]

Sony has introduced the C-80 studio microphone, a unidirectional condenser microphone for vlogs, podcasts, instrumental and vocal recording. Sony touts it as a gateway to professional studio recording. The C-80 combines the microphone capsule of the Sony C-100 microphone along with the same diaphragm material as the Sony C-800G. The dual diaphragm configuration minimizes changes in sound characteristics with distance (proximity effect) and allows for more stability during vocal recordings. The "Noise Elimination Construction" adopted from the Sony C-800G/C-100 by using two different materials for the housing is said to prevent acoustic vibration, resulting in low noise and clear sound.

Sony C-80 Studio Microphone

Thanks to the unidirectional pickup pattern, human voices are said to have a clear core and high presence. Vocals are said to be able to be recorded with clarity and prominence even when combined with instrument sounds. Natural and clear vocal pickup close to the microphone is achieved by suppressing muffled low frequencies and noise. However, the sound of guitar sides or the resonance of the body should be reproduced just as realistically.

Sony C-80 Studio Microphone

Main features of the Sony C-80 studio microphone

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- Excellent sound quality: a powerful and rich mid and low frequency range gives vocals and speech recordings a gritty sound and presence.
- Dual-diaphragm configuration: dual-diaphragm configuration provides stable recording/distribution by suppressing changes in sound characteristics with distance (proximity effect).
- Noise reduction design: The two-piece metal housing of the C-800G/C-100 microphone prevents acoustic vibrations, ensuring low-noise and clear sound.
- Low-cut filter: The low-cut filter switch helps suppress low-frequency noise and proximity effect.
- Pad Switch: A -10dB pad switch on the microphone provides additional headroom and minimizes distortion caused by transient peaks.

Sony C-80 Studio Microphone

The Sony C-80 studio microphone will be available in Europe in November 2022 as part of Sony&s portfolio of professional audio products - Sony has not yet announced a price. For reference, the Sony C-100 currently costs around €1,440.

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