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Sony C-800G Large-diaphragm Condenser Microphone - $8,900 (Texarkana)
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The list of the best-sounding microphones ever made is a short one. Among the usual suspects — select, well-maintained vintage tube mics — are a handful of contemporary high-ticket items, including the Sony C-800G. If you've ever worked with this exceptional mic, you know what we mean. It captures the silky breathiness of vocals without a hint of shrillness. It's also a revelation on acoustic guitar. In fact, the C-800G's effectively non-existent noise floor and high sensitivity let you use it on almost anything with astonishing results. The vacuum tube — a hand-selected 6AU6 — has its own onboard cooling system. The large dual-diaphragm capsule features electronically selectable cardioid and omnidirectional polar patterns. If you have the budget for an ultra-high-end microphone, the Sony C-800G deserves your serious consideration.
Microphone Type: Tube Condenser
Polar Pattern: Cardioid, Omni
Frequency Response: 20Hz-18kHz
Max SPL: 131dB (cardioid), 134dB (omni)
Output Impedance: 100 ohms
Signal to Noise Ratio: 76dB (cardioid), 73dB (omni)
Sensitivity: -32dB/Pa (cardioid), -35dB/Pa (omni)
Self-Noise: 18dB (A-weighted)
Tube: 6AU6
Color: Black
Power Source: External AC-MC800G power supply (included)
Connector: Multi-pin (mic), XLR (power supply)
Dimensions: 9.37" x 2.25"
Weight: 2 lbs.
Included Accessories: Windscreen, Shockmount, Mic Cable, Carrying Case
Manufacturer Part Number: C800GPac1