ONE of the BEST Vocal Microphones 2023: Sony C-80

[@archiebeatz]

Thank you all for watching! In this video, I take a deeper dive into the Sony C-80 Condenser Microphone. Check it out here: sweetwater.sjv.io/Y9RDee

[@kriLdaChrixt]

Have used this mic to record a ton of music for the last 2 months, probably around 20-30 tracks. It´s a killer

[@bacrispy]

What’s a the vocal chain

[@kriLdaChrixt]

@@bacrispy C80 - Gap 73 pre - SSL2

[@VaseLu]

@@kriLdaChrixt Have you tried it straight to the SSL2? Because that's the one I have and I plan on getting this mic... I'm assuming it sounds great

[@kriLdaChrixt]

@@VaseLu havent tried it straight to the SSL2, but it got great preamps so I'm positive it'll sound great

[@VaseLu]

@@kriLdaChrixt sounds good, thanks!

[@artistcliff]

i bought this microphone really pleased by the sound !

[@archiebeatz]

Nice! I'm glad you are liking it bro.

[@hotboyroy]

Do you have any songs out recorded wit this mic

[@Tha_Mecca]

Just bought this mic to see what the hype was about. So far, I’m pleased and shocked at how good it sounds for such a small mic. In comparison to the c100 it does have a lower self noise and sound just as good. Nice detail and clarity and doesn’t sound artificial. Glad I made this purchase.

[@_thewaymusic]

Just ordered this today!!🔥 Great review!

[@wavydavybeats]

everything Sony is good because they've been in the game so long 🔥

[@archiebeatz]

Agreed!

[@Nec16]

Absolutely agree!

[@aro7975]

I just bought one and it sounds amazing for even just talking.

[@archiebeatz]

Hahahaha, I know right. Congratulations on the new mic!

[@aro7975]

@@archiebeatz 😁 Thanks man. Thanks for the great videos too 👍🏽

[@chesskiller666]

What interface you pairing it with ??

[@aro7975]

​@@chesskiller666 RME Babyface Pro

[@chesskiller666]

@@aro7975 ok, I'm going to try it out with SSL 2. I wonder how that 4k button will work with Sony C80

[@mayers578]

Nice video! 🔥In your opinion, would you recommend Sony-c80, Avantone CV12 BLA, LA-320 V2 or WA251?

[@archiebeatz]

I actually just commented your other comment with the WA-251 video. I hope it helps.

[@subzerosystemx]

seems like better sounding than the shure sm7b which normally many would go for

[@yousendjoker8176]

Have you had the shure sm7b? How does it sound compared to the sony c80?

[@3rdrell987]

​@yousendjoker8176 I had it a while ago it's good, but I was better off with my blue bird in my opinion. I ended up trading it in for the Slate Digital VMS ML 1

[@eugenedavid2922]

I have a u87ai and a golden age ga 8000 this mic sounds better then both even in the mix

[@eugenedavid2922]

@Jds Bleedo u laughing, I'm dead ass tho

[@eugenedavid2922]

@Jds Bleedo buy it and try it u got the ga 8000 too, in fact to keep it a buck ,ya reviews made me go snatch one ,but real rap , my opinion the c80 sounds better then both period and I own all 3 mics

[@ripdocholiday9650]

That’s a fact it is subjective, and my subjective opinion it’s better , and for the price I couldn’t believe the sound that’s coming out this lil joint

[@ripdocholiday9650]

@Jds Bleedo you right my brother

[@Frostyg]

what's your top 5 microphone under 1000$ ,

[@chrisrios802]

is the c80 the same as the c100 other than the extra frequency range it captures?

[@Markisbeatz355]

Hi Archie! I really like how you create your videos, and i'd like to ask you a question. Which in your opinion is a better mic for alto-tenor voice: rode nt1a, se electronics se2200 or aston origin. Btw your voice is sooo good! I have musical ear and i can definitely tell you that you sing soo good! See you soon! (Just liked the video)

[@archiebeatz]

Thank you! I really appreciate it 🙌🏾 Well, I would definitely consider this one the Sony C-80 but if you are on a budget the the Aston, rode and sE will all work for your voice. You have to just go with the one that's calling out to you. They are honestly all good for your situation. I hope this helps.

[@blessednech]

hey bro. how can I get in touch with you ? I need some help building a hardware vocal chain. I need your help

[@cdauterive1]

How does it stacks up against the Lauten Audio Atlantis? You need to do a review on the Avantone BV-1 Mk2

[@archiebeatz]

What's up brother? They are in 2 different classes but man this Sony C-80 is up there in quality with it for sure. Either are winners. Also, I definitely need to review it for sure 😩

[@nikopryganov6408]

Hi! Thanks for the video. It is for sure possible to find a good second hand AKG C 414 for the price of a new Sony C80. What would you prefer for recording instruments?

[@towardthehorizon]

How did you get access to this mic, not even available in my country :(

[@chesskiller666]

This microphone is on my radar for the last few weeks Could you please tell if there's a point buying this mic and pairing it with interface like Presonus 24c ? Or universal audio is a necessity ?

[@archiebeatz]

I see. Honestly, either interface will work but I do prefer the converters and unison preamp capabilities of the apollos and volts. I hope this helps.

[@chesskiller666]

@@archiebeatz thankyou very much for a reply I do own rode nt1 bundle ( mic and rode interface ). I thought that Sony c80 paired with Presonus 24c would be a step up, but I'm not so sure right now Thanks

[@gmichaelhall]

Which pop filter are you using? Thanks for the video mate

[@yousendjoker8176]

Between the Shure Sm7b and the Sony C80, which is better for recording urban voices?

[@CallunaBrat]

For an R and B singer would you say this mic or avantone ? I have very strong yet warm vocals

[@Sichuanstirfry]

I have a question, is this better than the rode nt1? Should i pick this over the rode

[@gregoryisom8333]

I was interested in the Sony C100. Should I go with the C80 or purchase both mics?

[@zanza_the_rewolverine]

i'm thinking about using this sony c80 to record rap vocals, together with my apollo X, do you think it might be a good option? does it capture enough room? is that the roon is not acoustically treated having only an aston halo

[@officialdiomer]

I have both the c-80 and an Apollo, and I'm also a rapper. I love the mic! the c-80 is pretty sensitive, but imo it responds to proximity effect really well, so as long as you have a good pop filter you should be good to record 4-5 inches away from the mic and still get great results as long as your gain staging is straight.

[@zanza_the_rewolverine]

Thanks for the answer, I'm between Sony c80, Austrian Audio oc18 and uad Sphere DLX, what I don't like about uad dlx is that unison comes before the plugin, for example if you want to equalize or compress through unison etc it seems that it doesn't a lot of sense and then record in dual mono etc, convert to mono... I wanted to record straight away if I worry about too many things, hence I'm undecided between sony and Austrian audio OC 18

[@officialdiomer]

@@zanza_the_rewolverine yeah i feel you. sometimes less is more. it’s awesome what the DLX can do if you really need those extra capabilities, but personally i’d prefer to have a simpler mic setup. the OC18 seems awesome too, and if you know you need the extra polar patterns then it’s worth paying for that. i usually only use cardioid so the C-80 was the better choice for me. i record into it with a Neve 5211 and Audioscape Opto, which then goes into my apollo and i freakin love it. helps balance out my vocals so mixing is easier. but even then, you could record with similar plugins using Console. so you can still record with an elite chain thru Console and save money. at this point i think i’d rather have a decent mic with a great tracking chain than an expensive mic with nothing else recording with it(no preamp flavor or compression added). imo there’s no need to spend more than the cost of the Sony or OC18 unless you’re gonna get the best of the best like a ELAM 251, U67 or Sony C800G. but even then a Sony rep said that people at NAMM could barely tell the difference between the C-80 and C800G lol.

[@zanza_the_rewolverine]

@@officialdiomer the oc18 is cardoid only like sony c80, yes i think for reconding with the type of expensive Audio, is better to go on a big professional Studio lol

[@officialdiomer]

@@zanza_the_rewolverine if you have the money for it then yeah! but honestly i think we’re spoiled with access to great microphones and outboard gear these days. even decent audio interfaces these days are so good compared to decades ago. that’s why i’d rather record and engineer myself. and i do for all my songs

[@afrobeatchill]

i just want one paires of your adams monitors 😭

[@justdavidjin]

YOU BETTA SANG

[@brandon_henry_222]

gon head then

[@jackedkerouac4414]

Do you think its low-cut filter option means the hum of my air conditioner will be eliminated? I live in a super humid country so if I record vocals without ac I'll look like Clubber Lang in round 3 vs Rocky.

[@kriLdaChrixt]

The best is to turn it off while recording, however if you really need it use a gate in post and make sure to place the mic where it doesnt take up much of the AC. The low cut filter is absolutely useful but will ever so slightly change the tone of the mic. I own the C80 it´s super great

[@jackedkerouac4414]

@@kriLdaChrixt Yeah I’ve been doing noise reduction EQ and Clarity Vx plugin but I can tell it degrades the audio signal a little. I think it’s barely noticeable but can’t help thinking clients hear it too. Instead of a new mic I need to step up my room acoustics game.

[@kriLdaChrixt]

@@jackedkerouac4414 I would highly suggest treating your room before buying a mic! Go for it

[@user-qn4or8km8p]

@@jackedkerouac4414try using supertone clear plugin

[@paulquinnvoiceover8354]

For dialogue, do you prefer the Sony or the Austrian Audio OC18? They are both in that similar price range and both seem to be very articulate mics. Just curious, thanks!

[@archiebeatz]

Honestly, I haven't tested the OC18 as of yet for dialogue - but I can tell you that the Sony C-80 is a safe play for sure. I will try to get a OC18 in the studio soon.

[@WalkingFivemusic-xu1hb]

@@archiebeatz hermano excelente review eres un genio entre un neuman TLM 103 y el Sony C-80 cuál tiene mejor calidad tengo el presupuesto para comprar un solo micrófono y no puedo fallar en esta ocasión

[@WalkingFivemusic-xu1hb]

@@v3zMedia Thank you very much brother but you answered late I already bought the digital slate ML1 modulator and it sounds incredible seriously tell me something that external priams you recommend to get the most out of that modulator microphone I record myself mix and master I have an apollo twins

[@v3zMedia]

@@WalkingFivemusic-xu1hb for a preamp if you have the money get a BAE 1073MP or MPF. If you're on a budget get the Golden Age Pre73 Deluxe Premier. NOT the red ones. Avoid the Warm Audio 73 clones completely. If you want a good comp for cheap lookup the COMP-3A by Golden Age as well.

[@WalkingFivemusic-xu1hb]

@@v3zMedia hey really thank you very much they are accessible and at a good price those priams caught my attention the A3 GOLDEN I am making a trap disc and I want to have an analog color different from the rest thanks for your comments you have excellent videos

[@BanderaFilmsAndMusic]

WHAT'S YOUR POPFILTER?

[@archiebeatz]

It's the IsoVox ISOPOP! I have two and they've replaced all of my pop filters, lol.

[@BanderaFilmsAndMusic]

@@archiebeatz Thank you 🤜🤛

[@archiebeatz]

@@BanderaFilmsAndMusic no problem 🙌🏾

[@drillgirl718]

what vocal chain u using for the preamp and any other hardware to make that c-80 shine the way you did here?

[@jordanarchbold6341]

Shout out from Old Providence Island Colombia, ✌🏾 like your content, would like to see a side by side with the new Rode NT1-5th Gen. 🔥

[@archiebeatz]

Thank you so much! The funny thing is, I just the NT1 5th gen in. Be on the lookout 🙌🏾

[@LaidbackSounds]

c-80 or at4040 for rap, which one is better ? thanks a lot and great video btw thanks, the sony sounds great but listening through my neumanns there is a bit too much boost in the 8khz range, maybe it is your preamps or the mixing

[@kriLdaChrixt]

I use the C80 for rap all the time, sounds really good. Can't speak for the at4040 tho

[@LaidbackSounds]

@@kriLdaChrixt i bought the c-80 a week ago, superb mic the search is over, im not even tempted by a u87. Funny story is i used to use the sony c800g a lot before in studios. I prefer the c-80 less harsh and more natural, go figure, price is not all afterall

[@kriLdaChrixt]

@@LaidbackSounds Sweet! Always wanted to try the c800g but its nowhere to be found in Sweden. Good thing the C80 does the job

[@LaidbackSounds]

@@kriLdaChrixt some ppl will jump at me, but i recorded some vocals a few months ago in a big studio in Paris, got the vocals back to mix and didnt like it too much. The sound of the c800g is a bit harsh on the highs takes a bit for more time to mix as well. In comparison the c-80 is really better to my taste. I don't know what sony did with that cheaper mic but definetely they are killing the full competition in that price range and above, i hope not but i can see that mic price go a lot up in the next few years so watch out if you need a second one for the store room lol...

[@kriLdaChrixt]

@@LaidbackSounds I got you the 800g is really topend-heavy so that makes perfect sense. All my clients had a great time with the C80! Its def going up in price for the next few years I might buy an extra. I've been looing into a tube-mic for my next purchase tho

[@Frostyg]

sony c-80 vs Neuman VS warm audio

[@brosco-media]

whats the pop filter youre using ?

[@archiebeatz]

I'm using the IsoPop from IsoVox

[@vinnyramirez]

How is it compared to the Warm Audio wa-8000?

[@archiebeatz]

I will let you know when I get a WA-8000 here in the studio. Thanks for commenting!

[@rosegold561]

Warm is another level especially if u upgrade tube

[@SuperSerapont]

I REALLY LIKED YOUR POP FILTER, PLEASE WRITE ITS EXACT NAME. THANKS!

[@Definitely_Not_Angel]

this or the akg c214?

[@ben-jammin2284]

How would this mic work out recording an acoustic guitar?

[@richardbarr223]

there you go, you don't sound harsh this time.

[@KING23623]

Man I’m thinking between the C-80 & TLM 103 I just started my home studio but I got the AT2020 and Volt 1 but that quality isn’t the best . I think I need an Apollo twin x too I don’t got enough money for the preamps and compressors

[@kriLdaChrixt]

I use C80 - GAP pre 73 - SSL2 interface. Great quality recordings you dont really need the apollo twin

[@towardthehorizon]

@@kriLdaChrixtsorry for being new, what is a preamp exactly , is it hardware?

[@kriLdaChrixt]

@@towardthehorizon its cool, yes it's hardware. You connect your mic to a preamp for a certain "vibe" and color and then into your audio interface

[@towardthehorizon]

@@kriLdaChrixt cool thanks for the knowledge sharing

[@hotboyroy]

@@kriLdaChrixtyou got any songs out with the c-80

[@baronvonlichtenstein]

I like the ATH 2035 for it's brightness. What other xlr do you recommend that pushes the highs a bit?

[@eddwardmusic]

Neumann TLM 102, 103 best ones on the "budget"

[@baronvonlichtenstein]

@@eddwardmusic 2020 is not bad either. Plus I got some Warm Audio imitation U87.

[@patrickgodfrey1471]

Is the Neumann tlm 103 worth twice the price? Thanks!

[@bane8305]

Alot of 103 users reccomend the 102 over the 103 and the 102 is like 700-800

[@protestmanagement4907]

This is the TLM103 Killer

[@MazzilTv]

is it better than Slate Digital ML1

[@ruthlessrich4674]

No

[@Calebkaminski_]

Would this be the best alternative to the Sony “Big brother”? 😂

[@timoggofficial]

C80 REVIEW PART 4!!!

[@AtilioMahenge-ff6ld]

How much dollar

[@STMENTNETWORK]

I wasn’t really feeling it like that

[@archiebeatz]

I understand. That's the beauty of preference.

[@STMENTNETWORK]

@@archiebeatz absolutely that’s why I stick with the U 87 tried and true

[@bane8305]

@@STMENTNETWORK Well a u87 is 3000+ while this mic is less than 500$ lol

[@STMENTNETWORK]

@@bane8305 u get what u pay for enjoy lol

[@maverick2365]

C80 vs c100

[@TrapBoiFuse561]

They are 20 years to late ⏰ I’m waiting on a 4500$ 5000$ successor to the C800G they working on something around that range knowing they history no money is left on the table

[@WONANDONESPORTS]

its made in china for $9

[@ben-jammin2284]

Isn’t the C-80 made in Japan? Anything I’ve ever owned that was made in Japan is incredible.

[@JayHartMusic]

@@ben-jammin2284 yup made in Japan along with Toyota/lexus and Honda/acura everything Japanese made is good!!!