Sony C-100

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.

Analog Performance
Sound Field Mono
Operating Principle Pressure Gradient
Pressure Operated
Transducer Condenser, Electret Condenser
Diaphragm 0.98" / 25 mm (Condenser)
0.67" / 17 mm (Electret Condenser)
Polar Pattern Cardioid, Figure-8, Omnidirectional
Pattern Selection Switched
Frequency Range 20 Hz to 50 kHz
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
Maximum SPL Cardioid: 132 dB SPL RMS
Omnidirectional: 138 dB SPL RMS
Figure 8: 136 dB SPL RMS
Pad -10 dB
Impedance 90 Ohms ± 15%
Sensitivity Cardioid: 31 dB at 1 kHz
Omnidirectional: 37 dB at 1 kHz
Figure 8: 35 dB at 1 kHz
Low-Cut Filter @ 70 Hz
Dynamic Range Cardioid: 113 dB
Omnidirectional: 114 dB
Figure 8: 114 dB
General
Output Connectors 1 x 3-Pin XLR
Operating Current Consumption 4.5 mA
Operating Voltage 44 to 52 V
Length 6.89" / 175 mm
Diameter 1.57" / 40 mm
Weight 10.23 oz / 290 g