Sony C-800G Studio Tube Condenser Microphone

Excellent for vocal recording in studios and film post production houses, Sony's C-800G Studio Tube Condenser Microphone is designed for the highest possible sound reproduction quality. The C-800G features a high-quality dual large diaphragm for true reproduction of vocal qualities, vacuum tube warm sound quality through a 6AU6 vacuum tube, a unique Peltier-based cooling system to achieve optimum tube operating temperature, and an electronically selectable pick-up pattern (Omni/Uni) for various recording applications. The package includes a power supply (AC-MC800G) and all the necessary accessories.

Key Features

• Studio Tube Condenser Microphone PAC
• Designed for the highest possible sound reproduction quality
• Suitable for vocal recording in studios and film post production houses
• High sensitivity of -33dB/Pa
• Low noise and low distortion due to built-in cooling system
• Large diaphragm capsule
• Electronically selectable directivity, either Omni-directional or cardioids

Technical Specifications

Capsule Type
Condenser
Frequency Response
20 Hz to 18 kHz
Directivity
Uni-directional/Omni-directional
Sensitivity
(Uni) -32.0 dB/Pa
(Omni) -35.0 dB/Pa
Dynamic Range
113 dB or more
S/N Ratio
(Uni) 76 dB or more
(Omni) 73 dB or more
Inherent Noise (0 dB SPL = 20 Pa)
(Uni) Less than 18 dB SPL (Omni) Less than 21 dB SPL
Max SPL (dB SPL) (0 dB SPL = 20 Pa)
(Uni) 131 dB SPL (Omni) 134 dB SPL
Connector
MIC output: JIS CNR01SRM016007 type
Cable Length
Mic Cable: 26 feet
Power Requirements
120 V AC, 60 Hz
Dimensions
Mic: 2 1/4 dia. x 7 5/8 x 9 3/8 inches
Weight
Mic: 2.0 lb

Installation / Use Cases

• Vocal recording in studios using a studio tube condenser microphone
• Film post-production houses requiring high-quality vocal sound reproduction
• Recording applications needing a dual large diaphragm microphone
• Tube microphone workflows using a 6AU6 vacuum tube
• Recording sessions requiring low noise and low distortion from a built-in cooling system
• Flexible microphone pickup using electronically selectable omni-directional or uni-directional directivity

Package Contents

• Sony C-800G Studio Tube Condenser Microphone
• AC-MC800G Power Supply