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Simultaneously recorded and proximity balanced vocal take of the Sony c800G vs ZP8000X.
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ZP8000X
mrsp: 2490,00 EURO
Master level Studio Microphone
APPLICATION - STUDIO VOCALS & INSTRUMENTS
TAKE AWAY THE SONY C800G WEAKNESSES AND YOU GET EXACTLY THIS
NO MAINTENANCE NO WARM UP TIME SAME ICONIC SOUND
The ZP 8000X is precisely tuned to the sound signature of the Sony C800G, with meaningful improvements over both the original Sony and the first-generation ZP800G. This Gen 2 version is more mix-ready than ever, and an iconic studio statement in its own right — with refined construction and a striking new design.
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The ZP 8000X is widely regarded as the leading Sony C800G alternative on the market, sharing a near-identical sound signature with meaningful improvements. It's built around a large-diaphragm 34mm ZPK70 capsule with a cardioid polar pattern, capturing highly detailed sound while minimizing background noise and reflections. With no warm-up time and a low noise floor, it's an ideal choice for modern studio vocals and instruments — and, with its robust construction and exceptional sound quality, a serious tool for any recording artist or engineer.
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The ZP8000X also features a unique audiophile PIO signal path, using components from brands like MGM and RFT, to create a smooth harmonic tube-3d and weighty transformer sound signature while remaining a FET condenser microphone that runs on standard +48V phantom power. That means: a lower noise floor, no tube maintenance costs, no warm-up time, and no need for extra cabling or a separate power supply.​​
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Scope of delivery:
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ZP 8000x
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Mini xlr cable
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Shock mount
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Travel Case
Specifications:
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Capsule: ZPk70, gold diaphragm
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Frequency range: 20Hz - 20 kHz
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Polar pattern: cardioid
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Sensitivity: -36,5 dB V/Pa.
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Impedance: 200 Ohm
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SPL: 138db
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Equivalent noise voltage: 12db (A-weighted)
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PIO type: RFT /MGM
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Voltage: 48v phantom power
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Weight: 1247
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Size: 221mm x 65mm in diameter





