Detail 01
Three polar patterns
Cardioid, omnidirectional, and figure-8 can be selected for different miking techniques.
Product detailSKU #1500000211851
SonyC-100 Hi-Res Studio Vocal Microphone
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Sony's C-100 is an analog studio microphone built around a dual-element capsule combining condenser and electret condenser designs. Its 20 Hz–50 kHz response is paired with three selectable polar patterns—cardioid, omnidirectional, and figure-8—so a session can use different microphone approaches without changing microphones. A high-pass filter addresses unwanted low frequencies, while the 10 dB pad adds headroom for transient peaks. The XLR-equipped C-100 is positioned for high-resolution recording across vocal and other sound sources.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Studio sessions that need cardioid, omnidirectional, or figure-8 microphone techniques
- Recording vocalists or other sound sources with a 20 Hz–50 kHz microphone response
- Sessions where low-frequency filtering or a 10 dB pad is useful
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
High-pass filter
Cuts unwanted low frequencies.
Detail 03
10 dB pad
Adds headroom to help avoid distortion from transient peaks.
Detail 04
136 dB maximum SPL
The listed maximum sound-pressure level is 136 dB.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Plan for an XLR connection in the recording setup.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Which polar patterns does the C-100 offer?
It switches among cardioid, omnidirectional, and figure-8 patterns.
02What is the frequency response?
The specified frequency response is 20 Hz to 50 kHz.
03Does it have a pad?
Yes. Its 10 dB pad adds headroom to avoid distortion from transient peaks.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
1 detailsConnections & power
- Phantom power required
- Not Specified
15 detailsOther
- Category Source
- detail
- Connector
- XLR
- Max SPL
- 136dB
- Switches
- Polar, Low-cut and Pad Switch
- Capsule
- Dual (condenser & electret condenser)
- Korena Special
- false
- Weight
- 0.64 lb. (0.29 kg)
- Polar pattern
- 3
- Type
- Studio
- Tier
- new
- Length
- 6.89"
- Analog or digital
- Analog
- Frequency response
- 20Hz–50kHz
- Source Id
- site51500000211851
- Diameter
- 1.57"
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