Sony F-112

The Sony F-112 is an omnidirectional dynamic microphone for newsgathering and field production. It offers high sensitivity, clear sound and a well-balanced design that sits securely in the hand. It needs neither a battery nor phantom power, connects by XLR cable to a camera, recorder or mixer and handles well even with a plug-on transmitter such as the Sony UTX-P40. The metal body weighs approx. 215 g.

A reporter microphone that needs no power

The dynamic capsule needs neither a battery nor phantom power, so the F-112 simply plugs into the XLR microphone input of a camera, recorder or mixer. It is 220 mm long and weighs approx. 215 g.

DynamicOmnidirectional60 Hz – 18 kHz215 g

Omnidirectional capsule

The capsule picks up voices from all directions, so the reporter does not have to aim the microphone precisely at the speaker. A flat, wide frequency response of 60 Hz to 18 kHz gives smooth, natural sound.

Metal body and brass connector

The body is made of metal and withstands tough field conditions. The XLR-3-12C connector end is made of robust brass that copes with frequent cable connections.

Balanced even with a plug-on transmitter

The well-balanced design stays comfortable in the hand even with a plug-on transmitter on the connector, such as the Sony UTX-P40 from the UWP-D series.

Sensitivity of −54 dB

Sensitivity of −54 dB ±3 dB (0 dB = 1 V/Pa, 1 kHz) and a balanced output with 400 Ω ±20% impedance.

Wind noise below 50 dB SPL

In a 2 m/s wind, wind noise stays below 50 dB SPL, and induction noise from external magnetic fields is 5 dB SPL or less.

Thanks to its omnidirectional capsule, the F-112 picks up voices clearly from any direction. A flat, wide frequency response of 60 Hz to 18 kHz provides smooth and natural sound reproduction.

The microphone is designed for heavy-duty field use. The body is made of metal to withstand severe conditions during sound pick-up, and the connector end is made of robust brass for repeated cable connections. The well-balanced design also allows comfortable handling with a plug-on transmitter.

Key features

• Capsule type: dynamic
• Frequency response: 60 Hz – 18 kHz
• Pattern: omnidirectional
• Sensitivity: −54 dB ±3 dB (0 dB = 1 V/Pa, 1 kHz)
• Connector: XLR-3-12C
• Power: not required
• Weight: approx. 215 g