How to make you Sony C-80/C-100 sound like the C800G: After analyzing raw audios from comparison youtube files, using sites like audio kitchen, reviewing frequency response charts, matching two of the files on my daw to sound exactly the same, and taking my c100 to a studio here in houston that has an actual sony c800g, this is the secret (by the way, the c-80 and c-100 are the exact mic except c-100 has an extra capsule that records up to 50khz) (and the c800g has a tube so if u want to match it even more, get you a tube based hardware eq like a pultec, tube tech cl1b compressor already has the same tubes as pultec so u dont need it if u got the cl1b) so here are the eq moves u got to make, thank me later: Boost about 3db around 3.75khz and 6db around 9khz There, u got the closest tubeless sony c800g. I got tried and bought most the clones and something is missing, but the sony c-100/c-80 the closest from the rest. These are the mics i have bought and/or tested from linking up with people at studios here. Advanced Audio CM800T Warm Audio WA8000 & Erikson Labs Mod Golden Age GA8000 Townsends Labs & Slate Emulation Mics JJ Audio Akita Stam Audio SA800G ZP800G ADK Z800 Thank me by following me on ig under "microphone713"
@@kesamek8537 The Neumanns here might be the most famous, but by far the most overrated. Their best LDC models are absolutely not the TLM103 or the U87, but rather things like the TLM107, TLM 170, M49, and of course the U67.
Sounds top-notch. I think it was my favorite of the comparisons. Being able to record up to 50khz is crazy... You could use that for recording sounds that are out of human hearing range, then slow the audio down until you can hear it.
Probably the best mic I've heard you test yet. The acoustic guitar test, especially, blew me away. Absolutely a dream microphone for me. Thanks for the video!
The best sounding microphone I have heard on acoustic guitar on your channel, the tone and balance was astounding... and Bandrew was absolutely correct on the electric guitar... The top end does not kill me with this microphone like other articulate models and works better on vocals rather than spoken word but the warmth of the low end does balance the high end sheen for that purpose... BTW, I was listening on Sonarworks Reference corrected BeyerDynamic DT770Pro 250ohm headphones through an Audient ID14...
I sang an album with the Sony C100 and it was perfect. It was clean singing and screaming rock/metal stuff. Clean singing was mostly alto but some tenor and baritone range, all of it came out absolutely perfect. The studio had many different mics we tested out but this one was too perfect and is now my bread and butter. Strongly recommend.
I’ve recorded platinum records on the C100. In fact I had a lead done on my C800g, that had to have punch ins done on the C100 (had to change tube on my C800g)…No one could tell the difference ♠️
do you comment on gearspace? pretty sure I've seen you on there. I just copped the c-80 and can't wait to try it!! it seems close enough to the c-100/800 to justify going that route, and I have a Neve 5211 + Audioscape Opto so I'm hoping that combo is gonna make it sound crazy
Yikes I actually like that a lot on everything. A whole lot. Fantastic video, surely still the Internet's superlative microphone demonstration resource.
Exceptional polar patterns! Sony has decades of knowledge in microphone manufacture with most of their models highly sought after decades after release. The 100 is typically neutral, as were the 800G, the fabulous C48, and their many modern utility pro mics. Their signature is no signature.
Really well said, and I agree completely. The Japanese take their hi-fi seriously and other brands like Sanken and, yes, AT confirm that. (A friend and colleague characterizes Audio-Technica as the Toyota of mic manufacturers. With a model for every budget, they have remarkable consistency and many value points, and their high end mics deliver results every bit as impressive as our German friends.) The C48 does not get enough love, for sure. A female voiceover colleague of mine selected the C48 for herself because it did not grab onto her touch of sibilance, whereas the AKG 414 in use elsewhere in her facility did.
That mic complements your voice really well. TBH I think I preferred the C100 to all of the others save the U87 in that regard. It would have been interesting to hear it against the OC818, which I think is also fairly detailed and has a very unobtrusive LPF, but [much] lower self-noise and less bright.
The comparison completely depends on the headphones you listen with. The "last mile," as it were, of sound delivery matters more than the preamp, particularly noting the YT compressed audio. Best to listen to his hi-rez posting. My opinions are colored by five decades in recording studios from coast to coast, and by the mic i chose for my own spoken word use recording audiobooks, commercials, and film narrations: the Lawson L47 MPII tube mic. (I own a 416 for location film dialogue; despite their ubiquity in voiceover, the 416 performs poorly in small booths.) I have extensive experience with Sony mics, too, including the C37P, C38P, and C48. Dave Royer counts himself a fan of the 38 as well and currently produces a replica of it, as does Tonelux. The 38 has a distinct character sought after and appreciated by many. Other Japanese brands which deserve more attention than they get include Sanken (particularly the CU51 in the chromatic series, which, like the C100, uses dual diaphragms) and Audio-Technica. I used to poo-poo AT but have really come to appreciate the completeness of their line in offering many solutions at many price points. I, and many others, personally dislike the TLM103 and find it lackluster for nearly every voice I have heard it on. Everything sounds great in a vacuum; so Bandrew's comparisons create exactly what we need to hear male spoken word on various mics. You provide a great service, B. The 414 works well on certain voices, but emphasizes highs: if you have sibilance, male or female, avoid it. Likewise the Studio Projects line provides very brittle highs. I did a blind comparison w a C-1 and 416 and discovered the horrific reproduction of highs in the C-1 compared to the smooth and clean, if somewhat over-emphasized (by design, check out the 416's curve) of the 416. The 87AI sounds markedly different from the original 87 made by Neumann before Sennheiser took them over, and while I like even the AI version just fine, many engineers in commercial recording actually consider it a touch dark, if you can believe that. The C100 sounds like 85% of the C800 to me. I listen in Sony MDR7520 and Beyerdynamic DT770 Pro (150 ohm) primarily. In no way do I hear overemphasized articulation in the 100, particularly compared to the 87 and 414. (By way of calibration, I find virtually all Rødes harsh sounding, some more than others.) And I am underwhelmed with the current run of "Telefunken" USA mics, but I have had an original Telefunken badged U47 in my own studio to compare with my L47, so I know what those can really sound like. Bottom line, I find this comparison of the Sony reveals it as enormously smooth and full-bodied, and I suspect it would perform better with just a couple more inches of distance between mouth and mic to clean up the low end a touch. And I agree that the low cut filter performs in a non-damaging way on your basic male voice.
I thought this was one of the best-sounding mics you've demo'd for electric guitar. Sounds monstrous, clear, easy-listening, and larger-than-life. Pick attack is not too grating either. Disagree about the fizziness - I thought it was the perfect amount, whereas popular guitar mics like the SM57, 414, 421 are definitely too fizzy on their own imo. Great review
I'm quite impressed with the Sony. Bearing in mind I'm listening to this on YT. To me it sounds better than the others that you put it against. To me the Sony had a warmth exactly where the warmth needed to be. Maybe it is a YT compression thing, it sounded great to my ears for spoken word especially. I didn't hear sibilance, perhaps it is just my ears.
That C100 sounds great. I do prefer the tone of the TLM103 but the C100 is incredibly detailed- possibly the most detailed microphone you have ever reviewed(?). It sounds fantastic and I really enjoyed it on the acoustic guitar. A little bit of EQ to lower the fret noise a little bit would make it sound awesome but I really enjoyed it. Not a fan on the electric guitar but for cleaner instruments, it might sound better. I reckon this microphone could benefit from a really nice tube EQ for narration as it can be a little fatiguing- which I learned from your recent podcast. Definitely another microphone to add to my ever-growing wishlist.
I actually really like how this sounds. I do enjoy more "exciting" sound signatures, and the C100 does that exceptionally in this video. Not too sure how it would fare with higher pitched vocals though. Time to sell another organ.
Can u tell a little bit more about it? I’m currently thinking about buying the c100 but still thinking about the U87AI or Telefunken TF51, can’t decide.
@@kma997 If you want to save money or invest in other outboard gear , the C100 is the route to go. Not only are you getting top notch quality from this mic, I wouldn’t be surprised if this becomes a new standard if you cant get your hands on its big brother, the C800. I run it through my Warm Audio 73 preamp/eq. Its mind blowing
TLM-103 compares very well with a better smooth top end. C100 still a great mic with minor adjustments of eq and compression. Speaking of a workhorse microphone, can you review Chandler Limited TG microphone. It has built-in multiple eq sound configurations which maybe challenging to compare it to your mics.
Great mic.I'm astounded by how well it deals with the proximity effect. Rivals the EV RE20 in that regard. Pricey yes, but worth it if I had the money, which I don't.
Fascinated that you get "smorgasbord" right, but still can't say "versus" (got close with "verses" this time though). Somehow when you do it, it's more endearing than annoying. Another great review - thanks so much!
'not the smoothest' most controversial thing I've heard you say on all these reviews 😃 - I think it has a gorgeous top end and the difference in quality between this and the other mics was very clearcut
Hahaha. If that's the most controversial thing I've said in my reviews then Im' doing pretty well. Thanks for watching and for sharing your thoughts on the mic.
Thanks for this very very helpful review! AND would love to use the pizza song, I don’t have a use for it today, but what a great intro for a pizza channel! Ok maybe I am obsessed with PIZZA!! Thanks again.
I think this is a good choice for any studio that can't afford a C800, as it's quite different than a U87, that might seem a bit tame in comparison. The 2nd small diaphragm is there to capture frequencies above 25 kHz, so seems like a gimmick to me, but what do I know? Maybe you want to make recordings of bats or for bats. Thanks for the review.
@@lionheartroar3104 I would buy it 😀 I have a deep voice, the 103 works good for my voice. This C-100 sounds sweetfor Bandrew type of voices, the little boost on the lows sounds superb, but for me would not work 😣
Hey Bandrew, if you ever get the chance do consider reviewing Brauner microphones. I have a Phantera and it blows microphones twice its price away. Even the famous German workhorse mic (no name mentions) which i had 2 but sold both of cos the it's just way overhyped. Brauners IMO are essentially what the famous German microphones that everyone wants should have been if they didn't start increasing their tolerances for their capsules.
I like this Sony. I think it does have a smooth high, perhaps better than the TLM103. I wish you had done a "hiss" test by opening the gain instead of only comparing the self noise numbers.
Try this mic with a quality tube preamp, adds a tad of warmth and rounds the edges off. But it’s defiantly a smooth mic, nothing harsh about it. Would probably kill on drum overheads as well. It sounds better than the TLM103, just sounds like it picks up more frequencies.
Damn man, every time, and I mean EVERY time there's a mic I've never heard of that I wanna check out, google leads me here. Not complaining, it's just astounding to me that you've already been there.done that Do you have any idea how many of these tests you've done?
Bandrew, notwithstanding my pulling your chain about the Aston Element (which does sound good on your voice), this microphone really, really sounds great for you. The price point is steep, of course. The quality is no less than I would expect from Sony. (The Telefunken didn't sound much better than the Newer! And the AKG was a disappointment. Surprisingly, the Sony sounded better than the U87.)
The C100 is really great value for the price as far as higher end mics go the tech isnt even found in other similarly priced mics, great sound as well easily worth its price, i do think it can sound a tad hot up high and maybe a little more bassier than flat but its not too far off~
IMO It's hard to come close to the C800G but damn, the price point feels like a steal for the C100. The way the C800G handles the breath of vocals and air frequencies is amazing and dare I say untouchable. But damn, this does a really good job. I might have to grab this.. I really shouldn't but damn.
I've been debating whether to get this mic over the tlm103/49 or Soyuz Bomblet for a while.The c100's esses are honestly not as bad as I expected, pretty smooth and not nearly as brittle as the at2020 or c414 in my opinion. Still can't make up my mind though lmao!
Great slew of tests. TLM sounded best to my ears. Although the TF11 and U87ai also sounded great. The Sony sounded good too. The NT1 was similar but not quite as smooth, a tiny bit muddier.
Very informative video. But how can you do some critical listening while wearing those double veiled headphones. I mean you are surely not hearing any treble at all.
I'd strongly assume everything he's saying in the mic is coming back to his ears from them headphones. It's not like they're ear protectors they wear on building sites lol
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How to make you Sony C-80/C-100 sound like the C800G:
After analyzing raw audios from comparison youtube files, using sites like audio kitchen, reviewing frequency response charts, matching two of the files on my daw to sound exactly the same, and taking my c100 to a studio here in houston that has an actual sony c800g, this is the secret (by the way, the c-80 and c-100 are the exact mic except c-100 has an extra capsule that records up to 50khz) (and the c800g has a tube so if u want to match it even more, get you a tube based hardware eq like a pultec, tube tech cl1b compressor already has the same tubes as pultec so u dont need it if u got the cl1b) so here are the eq moves u got to make, thank me later:
Boost about 3db around 3.75khz and 6db around 9khz
There, u got the closest tubeless sony c800g.
I got tried and bought most the clones and something is missing, but the sony c-100/c-80 the closest from the rest.
These are the mics i have bought and/or tested from linking up with people at studios here.
Advanced Audio CM800T
Warm Audio WA8000 & Erikson Labs Mod
Golden Age GA8000
Townsends Labs & Slate Emulation Mics
JJ Audio Akita
Stam Audio SA800G
ZP800G
ADK Z800
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That Sony is so clear, now he sounds like he is in my consciousness.
I actually think this may be my favorite mic for your voice out of all the ones I’ve ever heard
Crushes the Neumanns here in my view, very impressive.
its a great mic for his voice!
@@kesamek8537 The Neumanns here might be the most famous, but by far the most overrated. Their best LDC models are absolutely not the TLM103 or the U87, but rather things like the TLM107, TLM 170, M49, and of course the U67.
Sounds top-notch. I think it was my favorite of the comparisons.
Being able to record up to 50khz is crazy... You could use that for recording sounds that are out of human hearing range, then slow the audio down until you can hear it.
that sounds interesting, you could do that, yeah
I think that’s the future. That is actually how we make sounds that have never existed before.
dude ... if you did buy that sony C100 from your own money to make this video ... YOU ARE A GOD ! Thank you mister !
He constantly buys them. He makes enough off of this channel.
Gimme gimme gimme. That mic sounds really nice. Reminds me a bit of that Sanken CO-100K which goes up to 100kHz
Hell, on your voice a Model 500 desk phone even sounds good! :)
Lend that mic to Mike just to listen heaven
@@johnsonmike23 Wouldn't it be funny if it made Mike's pipes sound rusty!
I guess I am kinda off topic but do anyone know of a good site to stream new movies online ?
Fmoview
Probably the best mic I've heard you test yet. The acoustic guitar test, especially, blew me away. Absolutely a dream microphone for me. Thanks for the video!
The best sounding microphone I have heard on acoustic guitar on your channel, the tone and balance was astounding... and Bandrew was absolutely correct on the electric guitar... The top end does not kill me with this microphone like other articulate models and works better on vocals rather than spoken word but the warmth of the low end does balance the high end sheen for that purpose... BTW, I was listening on Sonarworks Reference corrected BeyerDynamic DT770Pro 250ohm headphones through an Audient ID14...
That's a good sounding hair curler.
LOL
I don't why microphone reviews make me so happy !
I sang an album with the Sony C100 and it was perfect. It was clean singing and screaming rock/metal stuff. Clean singing was mostly alto but some tenor and baritone range, all of it came out absolutely perfect. The studio had many different mics we tested out but this one was too perfect and is now my bread and butter. Strongly recommend.
Btw, the plosive rejection on that mic is great!
I’ve recorded platinum records on the C100. In fact I had a lead done on my C800g, that had to have punch ins done on the C100 (had to change tube on my C800g)…No one could tell the difference ♠️
do you comment on gearspace? pretty sure I've seen you on there. I just copped the c-80 and can't wait to try it!! it seems close enough to the c-100/800 to justify going that route, and I have a Neve 5211 + Audioscape Opto so I'm hoping that combo is gonna make it sound crazy
That's really interesting, thanks for your comment
Wow, Sony didn't include a sticker. I'm shocked at this blatant cost cutting. Next we'll start getting our mics in paper bags instead of boxes.
Better for the environment
The transition from the C100 to the NW700 is remarkable.
I know. The NW700 is just so much better it makes no sense.
This is, to my ears, the best mic so far
Yikes I actually like that a lot on everything. A whole lot. Fantastic video, surely still the Internet's superlative microphone demonstration resource.
When you tap it, it’s ringing an E. You can use it to tune your guitar!
Exceptional polar patterns! Sony has decades of knowledge in microphone manufacture with most of their models highly sought after decades after release. The 100 is typically neutral, as were the 800G, the fabulous C48, and their many modern utility pro mics. Their signature is no signature.
Really well said, and I agree completely. The Japanese take their hi-fi seriously and other brands like Sanken and, yes, AT confirm that. (A friend and colleague characterizes Audio-Technica as the Toyota of mic manufacturers. With a model for every budget, they have remarkable consistency and many value points, and their high end mics deliver results every bit as impressive as our German friends.) The C48 does not get enough love, for sure. A female voiceover colleague of mine selected the C48 for herself because it did not grab onto her touch of sibilance, whereas the AKG 414 in use elsewhere in her facility did.
Holy crap I never realized how small the mic really is!
Damn. This mic even sounds really good on my $20 speakers lmao
That mic complements your voice really well. TBH I think I preferred the C100 to all of the others save the U87 in that regard.
It would have been interesting to hear it against the OC818, which I think is also fairly detailed and has a very unobtrusive LPF, but [much] lower self-noise and less bright.
The comparison completely depends on the headphones you listen with. The "last mile," as it were, of sound delivery matters more than the preamp, particularly noting the YT compressed audio. Best to listen to his hi-rez posting. My opinions are colored by five decades in recording studios from coast to coast, and by the mic i chose for my own spoken word use recording audiobooks, commercials, and film narrations: the Lawson L47 MPII tube mic. (I own a 416 for location film dialogue; despite their ubiquity in voiceover, the 416 performs poorly in small booths.) I have extensive experience with Sony mics, too, including the C37P, C38P, and C48. Dave Royer counts himself a fan of the 38 as well and currently produces a replica of it, as does Tonelux. The 38 has a distinct character sought after and appreciated by many. Other Japanese brands which deserve more attention than they get include Sanken (particularly the CU51 in the chromatic series, which, like the C100, uses dual diaphragms) and Audio-Technica. I used to poo-poo AT but have really come to appreciate the completeness of their line in offering many solutions at many price points. I, and many others, personally dislike the TLM103 and find it lackluster for nearly every voice I have heard it on. Everything sounds great in a vacuum; so Bandrew's comparisons create exactly what we need to hear male spoken word on various mics. You provide a great service, B. The 414 works well on certain voices, but emphasizes highs: if you have sibilance, male or female, avoid it. Likewise the Studio Projects line provides very brittle highs. I did a blind comparison w a C-1 and 416 and discovered the horrific reproduction of highs in the C-1 compared to the smooth and clean, if somewhat over-emphasized (by design, check out the 416's curve) of the 416. The 87AI sounds markedly different from the original 87 made by Neumann before Sennheiser took them over, and while I like even the AI version just fine, many engineers in commercial recording actually consider it a touch dark, if you can believe that. The C100 sounds like 85% of the C800 to me. I listen in Sony MDR7520 and Beyerdynamic DT770 Pro (150 ohm) primarily. In no way do I hear overemphasized articulation in the 100, particularly compared to the 87 and 414. (By way of calibration, I find virtually all Rødes harsh sounding, some more than others.) And I am underwhelmed with the current run of "Telefunken" USA mics, but I have had an original Telefunken badged U47 in my own studio to compare with my L47, so I know what those can really sound like. Bottom line, I find this comparison of the Sony reveals it as enormously smooth and full-bodied, and I suspect it would perform better with just a couple more inches of distance between mouth and mic to clean up the low end a touch. And I agree that the low cut filter performs in a non-damaging way on your basic male voice.
Excellent post!
This mike has a deep sweet precise sound of its own.
I thought this was one of the best-sounding mics you've demo'd for electric guitar. Sounds monstrous, clear, easy-listening, and larger-than-life. Pick attack is not too grating either. Disagree about the fizziness - I thought it was the perfect amount, whereas popular guitar mics like the SM57, 414, 421 are definitely too fizzy on their own imo. Great review
Wow, I love this Mic..the comparisons really make me appreciate the price to performance of the Rode NT1
I like the Sony C100 best! It has a good low end as well as great high end. Very balanced to my ears, and very usable.
Me: *waiting for the nice outro*
Bandrew: Okay by-
I'm quite impressed with the Sony. Bearing in mind I'm listening to this on YT. To me it sounds better than the others that you put it against. To me the Sony had a warmth exactly where the warmth needed to be. Maybe it is a YT compression thing, it sounded great to my ears for spoken word especially. I didn't hear sibilance, perhaps it is just my ears.
Been waiting for one of the Sony mic review 🤩
That C100 sounds great. I do prefer the tone of the TLM103 but the C100 is incredibly detailed- possibly the most detailed microphone you have ever reviewed(?). It sounds fantastic and I really enjoyed it on the acoustic guitar. A little bit of EQ to lower the fret noise a little bit would make it sound awesome but I really enjoyed it. Not a fan on the electric guitar but for cleaner instruments, it might sound better. I reckon this microphone could benefit from a really nice tube EQ for narration as it can be a little fatiguing- which I learned from your recent podcast. Definitely another microphone to add to my ever-growing wishlist.
Found this mic hard to listen to for an entire review, sounds a bit harsh on the higher frequencies
Ditto !
Same here. The video started and was like oh OH NO I don't like this sound instantly lol. Maybe I'm just a little more sensitive to highs?.
But then didn't the u87ai shock your ears further? I found that quite a bit harsher
12:35 Making you feel like 007 is definitely a pro! Especially since we are talking about the world of microphones for production!
Hey Bandrew, very nice review and comparison!
To be honest, I didn't expect this mic to match your voice so nicely 👌.
We gotta see the Sony C80 next!! :)
Oooh the tlm or the c100. They both sound so good.
Tlm 103 no doubt
125Hz bump on the C100 gives the mids more body. Tlm is "smoother".
This is the best review out there of this mic!
Waiting for comparison with sony c-80!
The Sony C100 ALL THE WAY!!! The AKG came closest! (Not impressed with either Neuman at all.)
What happens if I pair this hi-res mic with an SSL2 and turn on 4K audio??? 😱
The C100 sounds way better than the Neuman TLM103
Please do sony c-80!
Love this channel!! Thanks for posting this. Sounds like a clean and wonderful mic
Now that the roster is including high-end mics, how about trying the Sennheiser MKH 8020? Omni only, but sounds superb and is rated at 10-60kHz.
Not a mic question, but have u been wearing the same beanie since Hs? Respect lol
Fantastic presentation for this awesome-sounding mic! You could fir quite nicely in the movie business too! Thanks for this video
Thank you for the kind words. Happy you enjoyed the video. Hope you have a great day.
I actually really like how this sounds. I do enjoy more "exciting" sound signatures, and the C100 does that exceptionally in this video. Not too sure how it would fare with higher pitched vocals though. Time to sell another organ.
I’ve had it for 2 months yall, worth the investment 🔥🔥
Can u tell a little bit more about it?
I’m currently thinking about buying the c100 but still thinking about the U87AI or Telefunken TF51, can’t decide.
@@kma997 If you want to save money or invest in other outboard gear , the C100 is the route to go. Not only are you getting top notch quality from this mic, I wouldn’t be surprised if this becomes a new standard if you cant get your hands on its big brother, the C800. I run it through my Warm Audio 73 preamp/eq. Its mind blowing
this was lovely thank you
great review.
I really do like the Rode NT1 I personally don't have the mic but have used it! Very nice video!
TLM-103 compares very well with a better smooth top end. C100 still a great mic with minor adjustments of eq and compression. Speaking of a workhorse microphone, can you review Chandler Limited TG microphone. It has built-in multiple eq sound configurations which maybe challenging to compare it to your mics.
TML-103 has a smooth top end?????? I guess we have different ears..
The U87ai got a like a bit of distortion, really beautiful !
Could you also add the at4040 for the comparisons in the future? Would be super cool to hear it compared to other mics that you test out
That's the best mic reviewed thanks man
It sounds like there is a constant de-esser enabled. Not my preferred sound.
U87AI has its own pleasing characteristics.
Great mic.I'm astounded by how well it deals with the proximity effect. Rivals the EV RE20 in that regard. Pricey yes, but worth it if I had the money, which I don't.
I thought this was quite good. I’m actually considering getting one. It will probably sound great 6 feet back from a bass cabinet in figure 8 mode.
Fascinated that you get "smorgasbord" right, but still can't say "versus" (got close with "verses" this time though). Somehow when you do it, it's more endearing than annoying. Another great review - thanks so much!
Next time it wills be VERSE SUUUUUUUS!
'not the smoothest' most controversial thing I've heard you say on all these reviews 😃 - I think it has a gorgeous top end and the difference in quality between this and the other mics was very clearcut
Hahaha. If that's the most controversial thing I've said in my reviews then Im' doing pretty well. Thanks for watching and for sharing your thoughts on the mic.
Thanks for this very very helpful review! AND would love to use the pizza song, I don’t have a use for it today, but what a great intro for a pizza channel! Ok maybe I am obsessed with PIZZA!! Thanks again.
I think this is a good choice for any studio that can't afford a C800, as it's quite different than a U87, that might seem a bit tame in comparison. The 2nd small diaphragm is there to capture frequencies above 25 kHz, so seems like a gimmick to me, but what do I know? Maybe you want to make recordings of bats or for bats. Thanks for the review.
Awesome work. Thanks a lot. If i would rank it, it would be: U87, C100 , TLM + AKG both the same maybe the TLM a little bit better
Great review. VEry good mic for acoustic guitar. Still good for voice over.
Thank you.
Love the TLM 103 so balanced, warm and just musical.
I like this better than the TLM 103..I own one..wanna buy it?
I've had both. Tlm 103 is better for me
@@lionheartroar3104 no thanks.
@@lionheartroar3104 I would buy it 😀 I have a deep voice, the 103 works good for my voice. This C-100 sounds sweetfor Bandrew type of voices, the little boost on the lows sounds superb, but for me would not work 😣
@@JR-el5pt how much are you selling it
tbh this mic in comparison with the rest it stood out a lot
Hey Bandrew, if you ever get the chance do consider reviewing Brauner microphones. I have a Phantera and it blows microphones twice its price away. Even the famous German workhorse mic (no name mentions) which i had 2 but sold both of cos the it's just way overhyped. Brauners IMO are essentially what the famous German microphones that everyone wants should have been if they didn't start increasing their tolerances for their capsules.
Realmente bueno. Superó a todos, incluso al Neumann, en mi opinión.
Excelente review, saludos desde Buenos Aires, Argentina.
I like this Sony. I think it does have a smooth high, perhaps better than the TLM103. I wish you had done a "hiss" test by opening the gain instead of only comparing the self noise numbers.
This one sounds so beautiful 😍
Great Review!
Sounds nice and crisp and clear on my pixel 4a Google "stereophonic" phone. I could understand your concerns about fatiguing after a certain point.
Sooo long waiting for this review, can you check on small diaphragm condenser mics? Love this review tho
Try this mic with a quality tube preamp, adds a tad of warmth and rounds the edges off. But it’s defiantly a smooth mic, nothing harsh about it. Would probably kill on drum overheads as well. It sounds better than the TLM103, just sounds like it picks up more frequencies.
Hearing the c100 back to back with the u87 is kinda close actually.
The Telefunken TF11 Large-diaphragm FET Condenser Microphone sounded really good .
Damn man, every time, and I mean EVERY time there's a mic I've never heard of that I wanna check out, google leads me here. Not complaining, it's just astounding to me that you've already been there.done that
Do you have any idea how many of these tests you've done?
Bandrew, notwithstanding my pulling your chain about the Aston Element (which does sound good on your voice), this microphone really, really sounds great for you. The price point is steep, of course. The quality is no less than I would expect from Sony. (The Telefunken didn't sound much better than the Newer! And the AKG was a disappointment. Surprisingly, the Sony sounded better than the U87.)
Incredibly articulate and those acoustics...Ayo!!!! A real spiritual (AND REASONABLY CHEAPER!!!) successor to the C-800G.
Going to try out the Black Lion Audio 2x2 Revolution? some friends been raving about there units
Microphone has almost DPA levels of non coloration on the off axis (at least until you get to the null zones obviously)
The C100 is really great value for the price as far as higher end mics go the tech isnt even found in other similarly priced mics, great sound as well easily worth its price, i do think it can sound a tad hot up high and maybe a little more bassier than flat but its not too far off~
I know this is like beating a dead horse, but... Sure would love to hear how the C-80 stacks up, especially given the price.
If I can afford one in the future I will consider that. Thank you very much for the suggestion.
@Podcastage will you do C80?
I wish you threw in a Sony C-80 to compare it to. Do you think there’d be a big difference between the two for recording acoustic guitar?
great review
IMO It's hard to come close to the C800G but damn, the price point feels like a steal for the C100. The way the C800G handles the breath of vocals and air frequencies is amazing and dare I say untouchable. But damn, this does a really good job. I might have to grab this.. I really shouldn't but damn.
Sounds dang good. If only we could compare it to the C800G.
But don't do that to your bank account.
Sounds great!
That riff was sick
Underrated mic fo rsure.
Nice review bro, you should also check out the Hyper X Solo Cast.
So with this or austrian audio oc18 which will you choose?
i'd love a direct comparison with the C-80 that has the same capsule but its costs like a 1k less
I don't currently have a C80 so I'm not able to do that, eventually I'd like to though.
I've been debating whether to get this mic over the tlm103/49 or Soyuz Bomblet for a while.The c100's esses are honestly not as bad as I expected, pretty smooth and not nearly as brittle as the at2020 or c414 in my opinion. Still can't make up my mind though lmao!
Gorgeous carrying case
Only here to see the box throwing
Sounds great! BUT THAT LCT 840 THO?!😳👀
Great slew of tests. TLM sounded best to my ears. Although the TF11 and U87ai also sounded great. The Sony sounded good too. The NT1 was similar but not quite as smooth, a tiny bit muddier.
My fav on your voice u87 and c100
Very informative video. But how can you do some critical listening while wearing those double veiled headphones. I mean you are surely not hearing any treble at all.
I'd strongly assume everything he's saying in the mic is coming back to his ears from them headphones. It's not like they're ear protectors they wear on building sites lol