Hypercardioid directivity
It captures mainly what is in front of it and rejects sound from the sides — in a noisy room that decides whether the recording is intelligible.
The Sony F-780 is a dynamic microphone with hypercardioid characteristics. It is ideal for live vocals.
The Sony F-780 is a dynamic microphone with hypercardioid characteristics. It is ideal for live vocals.
A hypercardioid pattern and a range from 50 Hz to 18 kHz. The dynamic design needs no power and takes a loud source without distortion.


XLR is the standard for live sound and for filming: a balanced signal that picks up no hum even on a long cable. The microphone weighs 290 g, so it stays comfortable in the hand.
It captures mainly what is in front of it and rejects sound from the sides — in a noisy room that decides whether the recording is intelligible.
The band suits speech and singing; the lower limit cuts rumble that does not belong to the voice.
A figure for setting preamp gain — a dynamic microphone needs more gain than a condenser.
The dynamic design requires no phantom power or battery, so it works on a simple recorder too.
Main features:
| Manufacturer: | SONY |
| Category: | Microphones |
| Type | Dynamický |
| Connecting Mic | XLR |
| Characteristics | Directional (Cardiodid) |
| Frequency range | 50Hz |
| Output impedance | 400Ω |
| Sensitivity | -54dBV |
| Weight | 290g |
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