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Sony C-100

Large-diaphragm two-way condenser (separate low and high frequency capsules, response to 50 kHz), omni, cardioid or figure-8, phantom powered

Approximate Some readings for this mic are uncertain; see the graphs.

Type
Condenser
Pattern
Cardioid / omni / figure-8
Sensitivity
−31 dBV/Pa
Self-noise
19 dB(A)
Max SPL
132 dB SPL
Impedance
90 Ω
Rated range
20 – 50k Hz

Frequency response

Angle
Distance

Frequency response: from the graph jp, p. 1. Graph under "〈全指向性〉" in the image headed 指向特性と周波数特性; relative dB, 20 Hz to 50 kHz. Distance, room, smoothing and the low-cut and pad settings are not stated. Approximate reading error up to about 1.5 dB.

Dashed: outside the rated range, or simulated (other angles and distances). Hover or tap the graphs for values.

Polar pattern

Polar pattern: from the graph jp, p. 1. Polar plot under "〈全指向性〉"; 0° at the top, 5 dB per ring. Measuring conditions not stated. Approximate reading error up to about 1.5 dB.

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All specs

From the spec page jp
Sensitivity−31 dBV/Pa, uni-directional; 1 kHz; ±3 dB; also −37 dBV/Pa, omni; also −35 dBV/Pa, bi-directional. 正面感度: 単一指向性 -31 dB, 全指向性 -37 dB, 両指向性 -35 dB（偏度±3 dB、0 dB=1 V/Pa, 1 kHz）.p. 1
Self-noise19 dB(A), uni-directional; or less; IEC 61672-1 A-weighted; also 24 dB(A), omni; also 22 dB(A), bi-directional. 固有雑音: 19 / 24 / 22 dB SPL以下 (IEC 61672-1 A-Weighted, 1 kHz, 1 Pa).
Max SPL132 dB SPL, uni-directional; or more; 1% distortion at 1 kHz; also 138 dB SPL, omni; also 136 dB SPL, bi-directional. 最大入力音圧レベル: 132 / 138 / 136 dB SPL以上 (the input giving 1% distortion at 1 kHz). Not stated whether with the pad.
Signal-to-noise ratio75 dB, uni-directional; or more; 1 kHz, 1 Pa; also 70 dB, omni; also 72 dB, bi-directional. 信号対雑音比（1kHz、1Pa）: 75 / 70 / 72 dB以上.
Dynamic range113 dB, uni-directional; or more; also 114 dB, omni and bi-directional. ダイナミックレンジ: 113 / 114 / 114 dB以上.
Output impedance90 ohm, balanced; ±15%. 出力インピーダンス：90Ω±15%, 平衡型.
Rated frequency range20 Hz to 50 kHz. 周波数特性：20-50,000Hz; no tolerance given.
Poweringphantom DC 44-52 V (IEC 61938 P48). 電源：外部供給方式 DC 44 V-52 V（IEC 61938 P48）.
ConnectorXLR-3-12C type, gold-plated contacts. 本体出力コネクター：XLR-3-12Cタイプ; gold plating from the product page.
Weight290 g, approx.. 質量：約290g.
Dimensions40 × 175 mm. Maximum diameter x length: 大きさ（最大径×全長mm） 40×175.
Supplied accessoriescradle suspension; windscreen; stand adapter (W3/8 - NS5/8); carrying case. 付属品：クレードルサスペンション×1、ウィンドスクリーン×1、スタンドアダプター（W3/8 - NS5/8）×1、キャリングケース×1.
CableSold separately
From the product page jp
Capsuletwo capsules, one for high and one for low frequencies (a condenser and an electret condenser); 24-carat gold-evaporated diaphragms, PEI insulators, brass capsule cases and backplates. 高域用と低域用の2Wayマイクカプセル構成; materials from the features. The spec page names the types (condenser + electret condenser) but not which capsule is which.p. 1
Low-cut filterYes (no frequency or slope given)
PadPad switch (amount not given)
HousingZinc die-cast case and chassis, machined aluminium sleeve and brass sleeve bottom: the "anti-resonance housing" of the C-800G
Circuit70 µm thick copper circuit board; film capacitors and metal-film resistors throughout the signal path; hybrid aluminium electrolytic capacitors on the supply
Made inJapan (Sony Taiyo), assembled by hand

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