The C-80 from Sony is a condenser microphone designed to deliver professional-quality vocal recordings with a powerful and rich midrange along with a hint of added presence to cut through the mix. The mic’s dual-capsule design helps to reduce proximity effect and provide a consistent-sounding response, even if the vocalist moves slightly closer or further away from the mic during a take.

Great care has been taken to ensure that the mic provides sonic character and little else. The two-part metallic construction is based on the highly regarded C-800G and C-100 models and prevents acoustic vibrations, helping to keep inherent noise and unwanted sonic artifacts out of your recordings.

The large-diaphragm condenser element yields a true frequency response of 20 Hz to 20 kHz, with a dynamic range of more than 125.5 dB. The C-80 plays quite nicely, even with loud singers, as the capsule offers a -10 dB pad and can handle SPLs up to 138 dB. A high-pass filter is also on board to help reduce low-end rumbles and other unwanted low-end frequencies, while a suspension shockmount is included to isolate the mic from vibrations and handling noise. A carrying case is also supplied for storage and transport.

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At the core of the C-80's excellent sonic character is the dual-diaphragm microphone element, which helps to minimize proximity effects for sonically consistent recordings. In addition, the cardioid polar pattern focuses audio capture at the area around the mic, reducing unwanted sound from the rear and sides.

The large-diaphragm condenser element yields a true frequency response of 20 Hz to 20 kHz with a dynamic range of more than 125.5 dB. The result is a flat-frequency response that maintains detail with low signals and transients. With a high sensitivity of -30 dB/Pa, the C-80 microphone can capture subtle nuances at high frequencies with low noise levels and minimum distortion.

The C-80 microphone incorporates a two-part aluminum body that helps to prevent acoustic vibration from reaching the microphone capsule, resulting in clarity of sonic reproduction.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Can you help me please , can you use this for a Mac book pro or an IMac computer ?

A: Great mic. To use it with your Macbook Pro, you'll need an interface like this: https://a href= http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1251657-REG/focusrite_scarlett_2i4_2nd_gen_scarlett_2i2_usb_audio.html target= _blank www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1251657-REG/focusrite_scarlett_2i4_2nd_gen_scarlett_2i2_usb_audio.html/aThen you can record with audio software, even GarageBand which is already on your computer.

Q: 2. Is it Mac & Garageband compatible? I assume so but just checking.

A: The Senal SC550X Cardioid Condenser Mic with USB Dual Audio Interface & Cable Kit is compatible with Mac OS X and garageband.

Q: 3. Could I mount this on a C-stand or a light stand or do I have to buy a dedicated mic stand?

A: This Mathews c stand adaptor 252038N and the Auray thread adaptor would allow mounting of microphone to a C stand.It is not recommended to do this in a volatile environment; a mic stand is best.

Q: 4. Is this mic compatible with this https://a href= http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1023480-REG/auray_bai_2x_2_sect_brdcst_arm.html target= _blank www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1023480-REG/auray_bai_2x_2_sect_brdcst_arm.html/a ?

A: Yeah! The kits themselves come with all of the materials you need to rig it up, too.

Q: 5. is this made by sony?

A: These are not SONY products. The microphones are made by Senal and RODE.

Q: 6. does this mic have usb?

A: This is an XLR microphone - there is no USB output. The Senal UB-440 Professional USB Microphone B&H # SEUB440 might be a similar comparable USB model.

Q: 7. What do i need to make it a mic?

A: This kit comes with a mic. The Senal SC-550X Large Diaphragm Condenser and everything else you need to record and edit Voice Overs. It is a complete kit.

Q: 8. I have a small production coming up where I have to record someone singing. Is than an appropriate mic for singing vocals? The talent will be listening to the music via headphones so this mic will only capture her voice.

A: For a recording application like the one you are describing, the Senal SC-550X would be a great model to consider for this application.

Q: 9. where do i connect the xlr cord?

A: The Senal SC-550X will require a pre amplifier and phantom power in order to operate. This can be done with a mixer or other device such as a computer interface, and will depend on your particular application.

Q: 10. When is it expected to be in stock or ready to ship?

A: At this time, we do not have a specific eta for this unit.