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Sony C-800G

Item ID: C800G

Extremely Low-noise Tube Condenser Mic with Built-in Cooling System and External Power Supply

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From Our Research Team:

Low-Noise Tube Condenser Mic!

Designed for the highest possible sound quality, and the only microphone with a built-in cooling system to reduce noise and distortion. Its smooth frequency response contributes to a warm and natural reproduction of a wide variety of instruments.
Specification Detail
Microphone Type Tube Condenser
Polar Pattern(s) Cardioid, Omni
Frequency Response 20Hz-18kHz
Max SPL 131 dB SPL (Cardioid), 134 dB (Omni)
Signal to Noise Ratio 76 dB (Cardioid), 73 dB (Omni)
Self Noise 18 dB (Cardioid), 21 dB (Omni)
Low Cut Filter No Filter
Pads No Pad
Length 9.38"
Width 2.25"
Depth 7.63"
Weight 2 lbs.
Manufacturer Part Number C800GPac
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Reviews

based on 9 reviews

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by Jordan Schultz from Israel
May 16, 2011
Music Background: Recording Engineer/Pro Musician
I'm producer from israel,i bought this mic for Hi End vocals sound . . .
You turn on the the power supply and wait 2-3 hours for the tubes to worm up . . .. .and record !!!!!!

T... read more [+]hen you'll see magic! close [-]

Sony C-800G

by Robbeatz from Los Angeles, CA
September 23, 2009
Music Background: Sound Designer
It took a big chunch of change but this is well worth it! To hear this mic check out:
'One Sweet Day' - Mariah Carey/Boys II Men
'Endless Love' - Mariah Carey/Luther Vandross
'Th... read more [+]e Watcher' - Dr. Dre

LOVE IT!! close [-]

I Own Two

by Michael Denten from California
July 14, 2009
Music Background: Owner of Infinite Studios, Alameda, California
I have used these mics on talking Drums, Percussion tracks, Rap/R&B/Gospel Vocals and more. I did do a telefunken tube mod as well and these babies sing. My first call!

U HEARD ANYTHING PRODUCED BY DR. DRE? U HEARD THIS MIC!

by from Los Angeles, CA
February 23, 2009
Music Background: Hip Hop Artist
first off let me just clarify i do not own this mic...but i been using it faithfully for 8 songs now in the passed 2 months as i have access to an amazing studio in downtown hollywood.

... read more [+]HANDS DOWN THE KING OF MICS... FOR ANYTHING U CAN PUT IN FRONT OF IT.
KILLS ANYTHING NEUMANN MAKES...IF YOU HEARD ANYTHING PRODUCED FROM DR. DRE YOUR HEARING THIS MIC! HE USES A NEVE 1073 PRE INTO AN SSL USING THE COMPRESSOR ON THE PARTICULAR CHANNEL STRIP. MY ENGINEER PUTS ME THROUGH THE SAME PRE BUT INTO A SUMMIT AUDIO TLA-100A COMPRESSOR THEN INTO PRO TOOLS HD 192. I NEVER IMAGINED MYSELF TO SOUND SO GOOD AND PROFESSIONAL...THANK YOU SONY FOR THE C-800G...AND SUMMIT FOR YOUR TLA-100a AND MOST IMPORTANT MY ENGINEER JASIN FOR WORKIN IT! MY MUSIC IS NOW AS MIND BLOWING IN QUALITY AS MY SONGS ARE IN GENERAL! IF YOU GOT THE CASH GET THIS MIC!!!!! WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR BALLERS? close [-]

Unfortunately I can't afford one. :(

by Jelly from Dallas, TX USA
February 13, 2009
Music Background: Professional Recording Engineer
I sure wish I could afford this microphone, but I'm poor. Maybe someday in the future. I'm going to be the best recording engineer some day. That's my life goal. Look for "Jelly" in about 6 years!
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