The Sony C-100 is a 2-way condenser microphone capable of recording
high-resolution material up to 50 kHz and is well suited for capturing vocals
and critical instruments. The microphone features selectable pickup patterns
with cardioid, omni, and figure-8 to choose from. Additionally, there is a 70 Hz
low cut filter to help remove rumble, while the -10dB pad helps the mic
accommodate louder signals without distorting.
The 2-way capsule features a 25mm diaphragm for capturing frequencies from
20 Hz to 25 kHz, while the secondary 17mm diaphragm captures from 25 kHz to 50
kHz. The microphone borrows the noise elimination structure used in the C-800G
microphone to prevent acoustic vibration resulting in low noise and clear sound.
The Sony C-100 ships with a shock mount, wind screen, mic stand adapter, and a
carrying case.
Professional-Quality Sound: Two-way diaphragm structure realizes both broad
high range and resonant mid-low range and gives great vocal presence
Wide Frequency Response: The C-100 microphone has a broad frequency
response (20 Hz to 50kHz) and provides superb sound reproduction quality for
High-Resolution Audio
Noise Elimination Construction: Two-part metallic body structure employed
in C-800G microphone prevents acoustic vibration resulting in low noise and
clear sound
Switchable Polar Patterns: The C-100 microphone features switchable
cardioid, omni-directional, and figure-8 polar patterns for various recording
applications
Low-Cut Filter: Low-cut filter switch helps eliminate low-frequency noise
and proximity effect
Pad Switch: A -10dB pad switch on C-100 microphone provides added headroom
and minimizes distortion caused by transient peaks.
Microphone
Sound Field Mono
Operating Principle Pressure Gradient
Pressure Operated
Capsule 1 x Condenser
1 x Electret Condenser
Diaphragm 0.98" / 25 mm (Condenser)
0.67" / 17 mm (Electret Condenser)
Polar Pattern Cardioid, Figure-8, Omnidirectional
Pattern Selection Switched
Pad -10 dB
High-Pass Filter 70 Hz
Performance
Frequency Range 20 Hz to 50 kHz
Maximum SPL Cardioid: 132 dB SPL RMS
Omnidirectional: 138 dB SPL RMS
Figure-8: 136 dB SPL RMS
Impedance 90 Ohms ± 15%
Sensitivity Cardioid: 31 dB at 1 kHz
Omnidirectional: 37 dB at 1 kHz
Figure-8: 35 dB at 1 kHz
Dynamic Range Cardioid: 113 dB
Omnidirectional: 114 dB
Figure-8: 114 dB
Signal-to-Noise Ratio Cardioid: 76 dB A-Weighted
Omnidirectional: 71 dB A-Weighted
Figure-8: 73 dB A-Weighted
Equivalent Noise Level Cardioid: 19 dB A-Weighted
Omnidirectional: 24 dB A-Weighted
Figure-8: 22 dB A-Weighted
Connectivity
Output Connectors 1 x XLR 3-Pin
Power
Operating Voltage 44 to 52 V
Operating Current Consumption 4.5 mA
Physical
Dimensions o: 1.57 x L: 6.89" / o: 40 x L: 175 mm
Weight 10.23 oz / 290 g
Packaging Info
Package Weight 4.05 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH) 12.4 x 10.8 x 5.1"