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SONY C-47 Condenser Microphone with Power Supply Very Nice Mic
Estimated price for orientation: 1 750 $
Category: Microphones and Wireless Systems
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Description Condition: Used: An item that has been used previously. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended. This item may be a floor model or store return that has been used. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition Brand: SONY Type: Condenser Microphone
This legendary microphone is an FET condenser from the late 1970's. It has only had one owner and was purchased for professional acoustical recording (which is where it shines). The FET is a voltage-controlled device (not current-controlled like transistor and IC mics) the same as vacuum tube microphones but with less power and less noise. Because of this, it has purer harmonics and a warmer sound than other solid state devices. It has two pattern choices: Omni and Caridiod and comes with power supply/5 pin cable and 3 conductor cable. The power supply runs on both 120V AC or 4 D cell batteries. When running on batteries it has a cleaner more textured sound (recommended). The mic is in mint condition and the case shows mild signs of use. The audio cable is soldered directly to the circuit board inside for superior performance. It is just as fine as Sony's C37A (tube) but not as wonderful as Sony's G800GPAC (tube: which may just be the best mic made). It is as good as some of the mid-priced Neumann mics like TLM 103 or TLM 102. I do prefer my AKG C-12s and modified Peluso P12s over this one. The only modification has been the replacement of the poor 1970's 5 pin cable with a newer "audiophile" upgrade using a Neutrix connector. Tested and works fine. Used last month to record orchestra/chorus and solo vocalist in concert and did a fine job.
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| Condition: | Used: An item that has been used previously. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended. This item may be a floor model or store return that has been used. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition | Brand: | SONY |
| Type: | Condenser Microphone |