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Sony C800GPAC

Multi-Pattern Tube Condenser Microphone

The Sony C800G is a high-end tube vocal microphone. The mic was made popular for pop and R&B production by users like Dr. Dre, Mariah Carey, R. Kelly, Kelly Clarkson and many others.

Sony’s C800G capsule is based on the Neumann K67 design. Both are large-diaphragm, dual-diaphragm, center-terminated capsules; the C800G capsule retains the K67’s characteristic backplate drilling pattern.

The mic uses a 6AU6 tube in the body, with a large peltier external heatsink to keep the tube at the optimal temperature. Interestingly, the power supply uses an additional two 6AU6 tubes (as rectifiers).

The mic ships with:

• AC-MC800G (AC Power Supply Unit)
• Wind screen (1)
• Cradle suspension (1)
• Stand screw adator (PF1/2 to NS5/8) (1)
• Stand screw adaptor (PF1/2 to W3/8) (1)
• Mic cable (8m, JIS CNR-01 type, 7-pin) (1)
• Carrying case (1)
• G sticker (1)
• Frequency response chart (2)

The Sony C800GPAC is also known as: C-800G, C800G.

Specifications

Pickup Patterns	Pads & Filters
CHART Omnidirectional (17.8 mV/Pa; 20 - 18,000 Hz) CHART Cardioid (25.1 mV/Pa; 20 - 18,000 Hz)

Capsule Dimensions	Impedance	SPL/Noise
Diameter n/a	100 Ohms (Low)	Max SPL: 131 dB Self-noise: 18.0 dB(A)

Weight	Length	Max Diameter	Interface(s)
907g (31.99oz)	238mm (9.37'')	n/a	3-pin XLR male (1)

Power Specifications

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