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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.
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• 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.
...of people whose aesthetic may not match your own. I've had recordings sent from major studios who defaulted to a C800G for hip-hop vocals essentially because it's a "hip-hop mic", and it sounded completely and utterly wrong in some mixes. The concept of matching gear to genres is far too generalized to be widely...
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