Studio Tube Condenser Microphone PAC
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.
Highlights
• Designed for the highest possible sound reproduction quality
• Suitable for vocal recording in studios and film post-production houses
• High sensitivity of -33 dB/Pa
• Low noise and low distortion due to built-in cooling system
• Large diaphragm capsule
• Electronically selectable directivity, either omni-directional or cardioid
It's definitely very upfront sounding at times, really nice. I haven't used my c800g in 3 months so far.
As a mixing/mastering engineer I can tell you that there is a substantial difference between cheap and expensive mics in the correct recording space and that will definitely be heard in the final result.
...well-established companies: -neumann tlm-103 (excellent signal-to-noise ratio, used by billie eilish on several hits) -sony c100 (modern, crisp mic. not a c800g or an almost-c800g, despite what wishful thinkers want to claim. but it's a good modern mic. sony spent a fortune developing it) -akg 414 (industry standard multi-pattern, multi-use mic. my voice sounds terrible on...