New Toys: Sony C-100 High Resolution Studio Condenser Microphone

Sony has been making superior studio microphones since the release of the C-37A tube mic in 1958. This was followed in 1970 by the C-38B, a FET condenser mic aimed at broadcasters who needed the advantages of solid-state circuitry. Not until 1992 were more studio mic designs released, the C-800G and C-800 tube mics. Extremely popular among singers like Mariah Carey for their ability to capture hi-definition and breathy vocals, at $16,999 this ultra-high-end mic is simply out of reach for many professionals. Seeing an opening for a solid-state mic at an accessible price, the Sony C-100 was released in […] The post New Toys: Sony C-100 High Resolution Studio Condenser Microphone first appeared on Music Connection Magazine.