C80 capsule

[Gus]

Found this looking for new microphones
https://www.sony.net/Products/proaudio/en/microphone/C-80/
Interesting view of the capsule

 

[kingkorg]

Found this looking for new microphones
https://www.sony.net/Products/proaudio/en/microphone/C-80/
Interesting view of the capsule

 

[Tim Campbell]

Looks like half of a small, simple K67 capsule. Yes using a diaphram on the rear of a cardioid only capsule makes construction much easier.

 

[Gus]

I noticed it had a different hole pattern than a 67 etc. and it has a plastic rear back plate if I am understanding the write up correctly.

 

[Tim Campbell]

Yes gus. I just meant that it isn't chambered and has half blind holes.

 

[kags]

I've been using the C-80 for a few weeks now and it is a very good microphone. Very close to the C100, but quieter. Sony mentions that the capsule is dual-diaphragm to reduce proximity effect, but I don't know if the rear capsule electrically connected. I'll see if I can get some inside shots tomorrow morning. The mic definitely fits the Neumann family sound, with a present and smooth midrange, but open highs and controlled lows. It's a very good mic, especially for the price. My main gripe is that the shockmount doesn't fit in the carry case. Sounds great on singing, voiceover, and acoustic guitar so far. I haven't tried it on other insts yet, but I will hopefully track some trumpet and maybe piano with it shortly.

 

[dai h.]

bit more info on the Japanese ver. of the page:

https://www.sony.jp/microphone/products/C-80

article on the development (in Japanese) :

https://www.snrec.jp/entry/report/sony_c-80_development-story