Sony Electronics' Pro Audio Unveils its Latest Uni-directional Condenser Microphone

Sony Electronics' Pro Audio Division shows the Uni-directional Condenser Microphone labeled as C80.

To begin with, the C80 condenser microphone features an excellent sound quality, dual diaphragm configuration and C-800G/C-100  noise elimination construction.

Furthermore, the the C80 condenser microphone boasts a Low-Cut Filter which gets rid of low-frequency noise and proximity effect, and  -10dB pad switch which cuts down distortion caused by transient peaks.

Specifications:

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]

90Ω±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)

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)