SONY C-800G VS GOLDEN AGE GA-800 SHOOTOUT
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- Опубліковано 18 вер 2024
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I barely heard a difference. Mainly just in the high end of the Sony c800 g . It just sounds more airy.
Thank you for this video, it's right on time!
Thanks for watching. Both mics sound great. The SONY has a distinct high end. For some people that’s worth the extra.
There is a clear difference.
I think you may be looking for the wrong details. If it was just the clarity, the C800G wouldn't be worth the price tag. What it does so well that no other mic can compete, not even the Sony C800 (same mic, minus the temp regulation) or even the C800G itself with an aftermarket tube, is its smoothness. I've never loved anything (other than my offspring) as much as I love my original Neumann U87. The reason I've always adored this warm mic is that it has a smoothness bright mics can never come close to. Bright mics (like C414XLii, for example) sound great but the brightness ensures you're gonna be dealing with nasty sibilance and harshness, when you get to post, everytime. The C800G is not just the clearest bright mic, its even less harsh and sibilant than my vintage original U87.
That's why I ordered a C800G rather than a stereo pair of GAP's imitation.
You will notice it when working with talent at the highest level
You would never hear the difference in a mix...
Wow, the differences were way more subtle than I thought they would be!
A little bit of mic positioning or EQ and you'd never tell the difference!
After listening to your audio files in my studio, the clear winner is the SONY. The GA doesn't quite have the same top end as the SONY, which is where the magic is. I also felt like the GA had a weird bump in the midrange that the SONY doesn't have, which I wasn't a fan of either.
I totally agree. The midrange is more present in the Sony without having that same overpowering hump that the other one does. The Sony also has that beautiful rolled off top end that you get from M49 or U47’s and other mics at that level.
I kind of liked the mid bump in the GA actually, I used to own a SonyC800G and the top end being so aggressive made me want to inject some Mids..and the GA has it.
Sony has a bit more depth, mostly sounding like a cleaner cut in the low mids, thus being a bit more balanced. The GA is great sounding though, just a bit more cloudy, something I bet would be easily fixable.
They are both great mics to be honest
I have to say your videos audio quality is very good. I’ve seen so many videos talking about audio and audio equipment where their videos themselves don’t have good audio lol. Very good tho keep going!
I appreciate that! Thanks for noticing.
I had the Sony C-880G but sold it, I could hardly use it without a de-esser. So much high end, more than any Mic I ever used that was of high quality. Very quiet. The GA-800 might be closer to what I would use. They both sounded great on the Shootout, but not really the same. I could hear the really high frequencies more with the Sony. But I had problems with sibilance and splatting.
Same here- and sometimes it did NOT NOT NOT work on many peoples voices. You have to have a really great world class tone to sound good on a Sony. I do love the mids of the GA.
You need a really good pre-amp to use the Sony C800G otherwise it's harsh, that's why it's not for everybody.You need also to invest in a good pre-amp and compressor. Sony C800G and a real Neve 1073 or BAE 1073 going through a CL 1 B should give you the sound you hear in the mainstream music
@@leviproducer1617 depends on the voice
@@leviproducer1617Sorry sir but this is the most ridiculous comment I’ve seen. It’s obvious if they are using a microphone as the Sony c800 they would obviously have the knowledge to own a good preamp. I just can see a person buy a c800 a run it through a m-box prep amp
The Sony C800 G has an amazing dynamic range and does some compression before it even hits the preamp, which is why it is so easy to work with. It is rare for an engineer to use so many plugins to make the sound sound good because it sounds ready and balanced dynamically before it even hits the preamp.@@xXxAmadeuzxXx
No one is notice the difference while is dancing at a party or in a relaxed asthenosphere, chilling with friends!!
Im not gonna cap, Golden Age went above and beyond with this clone. So far that you can even use the sony PSU with the mic 😳 like thats crazy honestly.They didnt just make a clone in my opinion, but they tried to make an exact rendition of the sony even including the giant cooler. Its like they knew it was gonna be discontinued 😅.
You are correct. They definitely did their homework on this one and it shows from the results. Thanks
Sir. This is a fantastic video, really well presented, explained and you’ve a nice place there! The GA sounds wonderful! Thank you, subbed.
Thank you for you support. I’m glad you enjoyed it. The GA is a great mic and will definitely give you superb results.
Sony C800G is suitable for later on processing in the box, No harsh mids or harsh top end yet still crisp. That's why top engineers use no more than 5 plugins on their vocal buss because they solve these problems from the start
The whole point for the Sony C800G is to give you less headache in post, for that to happen you need also a good Pre-amp(Neve 1073) and compressor(CL 1-B). Big artists wanna hear how the finished song is gonna sound as they are recording that's why big studios use expensive gear to get the desired sound as quick as possible. If you're on a budget start with a U87+ BAE 1073 + Retro Instruments Doublewide II+Urei LA-4 Compressor. You should get a really good sound with that chain for rap vocals
@@leviproducer1617U67 is even better, I have both, Sony and that
Great video comparison, and of the artists are dope af, looking forward to the next review!
Appreciate it! Thanks for tuning in.
Great review! ...appreciate you taking time to capture multiple sources! Looking forward to the 109 vs 800
You bet! You are in for a surprise.
The Sony sounded much fuller und "boomier" to me, especially with the female singers. Thanks for the good work. Now you have 201 subscribers :)
Thanks for tuning in. U67 vs U87 video is coming next week.
Going back and forth between the vocals, I prefer the Golden Age. I don't know if it's ever so slightly warmer, or just a tiny bit less bright, but the Sony is harsher, and picks up more esses which'd need to be removed.
can you do a test with the warm audio wa8000 vs the sony and the golden age?
Please subscribe and stay tuned. Video is coming soon
@@lapo7568 ok thanks please do still waiting on reviews from people honest opinion.
Yeah, that Sony has a little something extra in the hight end. both mics sound pretty close though. Great job on the video!
IVProduced I agree. The Sony is to be desired. Thanks for the comment.
Great video. Great artists. The most significant difference can be heard with the lady singing from 03:00 on. The sibilance is quite a lot more with the Golden Age clone, while the Sony still keeps it smooth there. Good clone, but the Sony is more balanced.
It sounds like the GA has a touch more low end. I kind of like that.
hard to explain, but while i hear the slight difference, its as if i FEEL the difference more than i hear it. Great shootout
facts! the presence is different! more flavor
I can't get passed the "Line noise sound" in the Ga 800
My perspective... No two pieces of analog equipment sound exactly the same, even the same two mics would sound a little different... A C800G is around 10K-15K... The most noticeable difference on consumer speakers is the high end; the C800G to me sounds a touch more sibilant... there's more presence and tightness in the low mid on the C800G, you can hear on guitar and on some of the vocal performances, it makes it overall a tighter sounding mic... None of that really makes the C800G, 10 or 15K better, it's your job as an engineer/producer to get the best sound with what you've got, people are listening to the actual content of the music, not the recording.
If I were in the market for a new mic especially as a young producer, the GA-8000 wins hands down, 5K-10K price difference! This shootout is way to close to be dropping that much more to get a couple percent better...
It's just a mic at the end of the day; it won't make your music for you!
Thanks for stopping by and subscribing. I agree with your comment. These are just tools to get the job done. I would like to add that the preamp choice also plays a big role in the sound. Each mic shines in different scenarios. What I noticed is that there are no perfect replicas to the C800. Sony has done their homework and built an outstanding mic, but there are some very close contenders.
@@Lapography I don't see how what I said is far from the truth? We both agreed that mics are just tools to get the job done.
And I also agree that there are qualities in the Sony mic that the GA-8000 does not replicate, infact no replica replicates. The differences tends to be due things like mechanical construction on the mounts, body, capsule etc. So even with replicated electronics a clone may not achieve the sound. This is also why one C800 will sound a little different from the other.
Overall the C800G is still the better mic. But I've had the experience of working with vocalists prone to sibiliance where recording on a C800G through 1081 just caused more problems we switched over to a U67 with some placement tricks to diminish the problem, given the option I'd rather not have to fix it in post, and overall the mic suited him better. What's bright to some, comes across as more sibilant to others, and in the above case it was on the harsher side.
I especially rate mixes based on how well they render on consumer playback systems. And on smaller speakers it's hard to hear a difference in the GA-8000 & C800 in anything but the top end. On pro monitoring systems you can hear the nicer mid and tightness of the C800. It definitely still has the upper hand.
I will add also the amount of fandom I've seen for the C800G in studios is mind blowing, to a point people think that unless they drop 20-30K on a mic chain they won't make good music; If you make a trash record on the best equipment in the world it will still be trash. There are kids making hits with USB mics
I still think no young producer/engineer should be dropping that much on a mic. That's something for people with stability in their life and career to do. It's a luxury not a necessity.
Unless this is like your 8th mic and your budget is long the GA-8000 still wins to me it just has enough of the qualities you'd be looking for in a vocal mic, and while expensive will still leave you enough to pick up a good pre-amp, compressor etc.
@@officialkidbassmusic i corrected the error in my previous comment. I meant to say I agree. I can honestly say that I like both mics and they both are capable of making hit records. What’s even more important is the mic preamp choice that is used with them.
@@Lapography Ok haha 😂 well that changes things completely. But hopefully I've fleshed out where I was coming from a little better. 2 things I was trying to get at
1. Engineers/Producers/Artists (managers especially) should rely on their ears rather than how much lighter a vocal chain made your wallet.
2. One piece of equipment won't change your life. And it's not a good idea to put everything on a mic if your pre-amp suffers because of it. Just like it's not a good idea to drop your budget on PMC speakers if you're room is not up to scratch. So yeah totally agree with you on pre-amp choice being maybe even more vital.
Anyway great video, your passion really comes through. You did a spectacular job putting this all together! 👊🏾
This comment & perspective should be passed around! Because I just ordered my GA-800G, & it's gonna be a mic I have for a long time after hearing my voice through it recently!
The c800g sounds just a bit better. However, if I was looking into buying a new mic now, I’d get the GA and spend the rest of the money on room treatment
Nice shoot-out! I felt the Sony was just a touch nicer on all the vocals, but in a mix, nobody could ever tell the difference.
I just bought this, can’t wait to use it! Been using the AT2020 USB Edition since 2008. GA-800g Seems Solid. I’ll try to make my next upload with that Microphone 🔥🙌 Great Test Guys. With my eyes closed I couldn’t tell the difference. When my eyes were open the “Sony” label was tryna trick my brain but I showed an engineer this video without showing my screen and they guessed the wrong mics so issa Win for GA-800g🏆
Congratulations on your new mic. You are going to enjoy it. I’m very excited for you. You are correct. Majority cannot tell the difference between both mics. You cannot go wrong with either. Make some great music and thanks for watching.
@@Lapography thanks a bunch🔥 I’d like to hear the audio files from this by any chance🙏
That's a huge step up bro. You didn't wanna try the at4050 or anything first? Right to the ga-800g haha. Dope mic though
So how do you like it?
What a step up! Congrats 💯
I own a C800G and in this shootout I could tell very little if any difference. With processing there is no way you could tell a difference. That's a fact.
Right On. Im glad the C800G works great for you
I copied this from a Blog: I keep repeating myself, but as a C800G owner, I'd choose a Manley Ref C or U87AI and here's why.
Room noise. You'll get more room noise with the C800G, and in 85% of cases, you wont want that. I think it's easier to get a consistent vocal take in a home studio with a Manley or U87AI over the C800G. If you have an amazing, dry sounding room, by all means use a C800G. The amount of treatment I need to soak up the excess room reverb with the C800G is more than I'd use with a manley ref or U87AI.
I can use the Ref C on a stand, looking at my computer screen and it'll sound good in a treated room. I need my primacoustic vocal panels with the C800G, I can't put it on a stand, look at my computer screen and sing. the reverb bugs me, then next thing you know, you need some DeVerb plugins to get a good sound with it.
If you already have a Ref C, use that, get a career going, then maybe switch after that, but you already have the right tools to make great music.
To clarify, I can put my U87AI on a stand and sing, looking at my screen, and it'll sound good.
I need to add the halo filter, sing into the primacoustic vocal booth (it's 2 fiberglass panels put in a wooden enclosure) to get the right sound with the C800G.
Does the C800G sound better in that case? it depends, I find the mids are more consistent in the Manley Ref C and U87AI. if you sing a little hard, theres a noticeable mid spike that pops up on a C800G, and it may or may not be what you want.
You are correct, sir
I definitely hear a difference in the smoothness of the treble . Listen to the esses . That's the C800G signature that everyone loves
In my opinion there was only a subtle difference between both mics, and it was really only apparent with the female vocals. In all honesty nothing a little EQ couldn't fix, and definitely something that wouldn't be noticeable if you didn't have the side-by-side demos. There's a lot more than the mic going on when recording, such as placement, preamps, EQ, etc. and I don't think the Sony warrants the price tag outside of the bragging rights you might get by owning one.
It appears no one can make a true clone of the Sony C800G. It's something about the C800g that has a compressed sound to it. Listen the word "Just" in the second female singer. That's what make the C800g preferred by the pros. It sits really well in the mix during the recording process.
The SONY C800G is definitely one of a kind. It has the compressed sound which really makes your recordings sit better in the mix without fx.
@@Lapography Also, most shoutouts usually record one track comparisons. When you stack 2 -10 tracks of a particular mic, that's when you really hear the quality of that mic. Just saying.
Or the u87ai as well
I thought the golden age sounded better? Maybe I'm crazy.
Its just a matter of taste. you are not wrong if you decided to buy either mics.
People are insane. The GA 800G sounds exactly like c800g.
@@tecno8335 C800g's do some sort of compression thing that the GA still can't do. It's so close at this point though that with compression and processing I doubt it'd be obvious which is which.
@@dancegod1691 Put on a pair of studio monitor headphones, and tell me you hear a difference. The GA800G is actually an Upgraded version of a C800G as far as internal components go and PSU. People just have brand loyalty so they trick there brain into "hearing" a difference when there really isnt one.I say choose the latter and buy the modernized upgraded reissue of the C800G. And save yourself 9k. Or if you dont care about exact replication Advanced Audio make the CM800T which sounds like it also for only 695$ and save yourself 12k.
@@tecno8335 They're not perfect but I know the HE560s that I have on pretty well (they were $1000 new). I'm telling you, the C800G just treats sibilance more evenly and has more detail. The difference is *remarkably* small but I can hear one for sure. I'm no mic tech though so you might know something I don't about this.
Great review. I thought the Sony had some more air in the top end and the result for me was that the Sony had more of a 3D sound. Looking forward to the c100 comparison.
Thanks for your comment. Please subscribe to the channel for future shootouts. You chould have access now
@@Lapography Many thanks!
The GA-800 top end is less controlled. Nothing a desser can't fix.
thank you for doing a shootout featuring rap vocals, it's impossible to use the usual rock vocal shootouts on youtube when you're making hip hop
in my experince it is a lot easier for the average listener to contrast any differnces between mics, if are ALSO examples WITH music. Acapella shoot outs aren't the greatest when the point is to hear the mic(s) in what would be a real world practical usage scenario. The contrast of other instruments tells a lot about how a mic captures and represents sound. And unless you are in the business of recording acapellas, the mic will generally be heard in the context of the music. Acapella's only a tell a part of the story.
Great Point. That's why I make the acapellas available. You can simply subscribe, download them and add your favorite music. Thanks for watching
For the record: The C800G was not taken off of Sony's website. They just got rid of the links to the page. Its kinda weird, actually. When I'd go to the C800G's page, I could see the subcategories it was under but when I'd start on Sony's homepage and try to click the sequence of categories to get there, there was no listing for it... BUT the page was still there. No worry now though, Just waiting for them to finish building mine and it should arrive within the next 2 months they say.
Thanks for enjoying the shootout. I’m so glad that vendors might be stocking C800g’s again in the near future. Congratulations on your purchase. I’ll be doing a U67 vs U87 shootout very soon so please subscribe to get notification.
Pay attention to the sibilance, both sound amazing,
best comparison video between these two
Thank You.
Only on the high end , is it beneficial to have air from the get go rather than processing the vocals through an exciter ? or getting the air from eq ?
I’d love for you to revisit this included the new warm audio wa-8000 to see how they all differ.
Yes!!!
I don’t think warm audio is really on the level of golden age in general. I’d say different tier from what Iv always hear one these types of videos
Amazing video! great review of both mics. I have liked, subscribed and commented. Look forward to more of your videos. My go to channel for this content!!! Keep it up!
Thanks for the sub! Your comment keeps me motivated.
Nice shootout. I used the Sony C800G at the studio and I always loved it, and I was looking for an affordable alternative for myself at home. I guess this one is not bad at all. I wonder how it would be in comparison to the Warm Audio WA800?
Thanks for watching. The Warm vs Sony video is coming soon
@@Lapography you own both mics what do you think cuz I do to
@@Lapography what about the WA-8000 versus the GA-800?
I received the test WAV files, and I can tell that there is almost 15% difference.
GA800G is close, but the difference is obvious.Yes, it costs the money, but is NOT a SONY C-800G mic for sure.
Here is link with EQ comparison screenshot that I made after importing the same track recorded with these 2 microphones: drive.google.com/file/d/1Ma0K6edEOlCnvFs9q-HhAh0MIx8cIwt-/view?usp=sharing
Thanks for watching. Looks like no eq is required based on your screenshot
Not my type of content but holy cow! Great qaulity dude!
Thanks for tuning in. I appreciate the positive feedback.
what do you guys say about the microphone's transient response. I'm not that trained in hearing transient response yet but had the feeling that they were clearly better on the Sony
Thanks for doing this! Would love those files
You are welcome. Coming your way
If you hear upper mids its so close warm sound. The high end is almost close either they have both sound good
Would be super tight if you did a shoot out with the capsules a little closer together. I use the Sony almost daily and I’m in love (although it’s the most temperamental and least broadly applicable mic I’ve ever used-but when it’s right for a certain voice it’s magic) - I find the Sony to really have a sweet spot w the capsule - if the vocalist is an inch or two off the capsule, the tone is shot, here the Sony seems to be blowing the GA out of the water, but the thin sounding vocal tone I’m hearing in the GA kinda sounds like the Sony when the artist is looking at their phone reading lyrics not directly on the capsule - are these examples On the GA on consistent with when you have artists right on the capsule? Great video thanks for the content
I appreciate your comment and attention to detail. You are correct. There is no general purpose mic that works on everyone except a select few like the Neumann U67 or U87 in my experience. I assure you both capsules from the shootout were as close as possible and the singer was directly on axis. What you are hearing is exactly what both microphones sound like. The camera angle can play tricks on the eyes but in reality the mics were as close as they can get to each other without getting in a fight :) I pull out the ruler and microscope on all the shootouts that are conducted on the channel. Thanks for stopping by and please subscribe for more content coming soon. Cheers!
The Sony C800g is the best vocal mic ever created in my opinion. The GA doesn't sound bad though.
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buzzing sound with the GA-800 on some of the artists. but also was on the sony in some as well.
I feel Golden Age does a great job, especially on the second female singer. for the price definitely worth having.
I hear a big difference. No low-mid mud in the Sony C800G and a more open and transparent top end. However, with some minor eq corrections I think I could make the GA8000 sound a bit better.
Amazing comparison!! The c800 feels a little more open on the top end. Can’t go wrong with either one and that Shelford Channel!
I agree! Either mic works depending on the situation
Lapography For rap?
@@realtalkroscoeg Especially for rap.
To all the ones tellin differences they’re straight up LYING lmao, they almost the same; the only thing I noticed it’s the little buzz/electric noise during the performance at 3:39, but maybe it’s just a random interference signal
There capping.
There is a slight difference between the mics. Nothing that can't be replicated in post, but will require extra time, and time is money in the business.
I prefer the GA for my use case, a bit smoother, more mellow kinda
I am not crazy with either of these mics. The GAP has a more open sound and the Sony has a dip somewhere in the freq response. I will say the Sony is less harsh softer highs and mids but Lets hear a rock singer with some rasp lol. Prob not a good idea. Most of these mic shootouts are with speaking voices and soft singers. 10k for a mic is crazy but hey its a great mic. Thanks for the video great work and giving us a good comparison. You can hear a difference but like you said there really is no winner. They are tools.
I Need to hear these audio files my guy
Thanks for the sub. I sent you a link
With the Sony c800g, the only thing I feel like I hear is this extra body maybe. There is just some extra something. But, honestly, they sound identical. They both seem amazing for vocals or anything really. I wouldn't knock anyone for owning the replica or recreation. They both are so amazing. I don't believe there would be any sound difference especially after mixing. But, you could compare an at2020 and the c800g and after mixing I feel like you could get a very similar result but, obviously, the c800g has a different construction and there would be a body difference, and they both process frequencies in their own ways.
You are right both mics sound identical. One of them sounds magical.
both sound very different to me, just pay attention to the consonants like ck p f t sounds and the sibilance s sounds, both handle them VERY different, the townsend l22 sony c800g is the closest ive heard while also emulating the off axis behavior of the sony
Really great comparison video.
Thanks for watching
GA-800 doesn't soft as the C-800G in middle frequency, it actually distorts. Sony C-800G sounds way better on vocals then the GA-800, smoother and more present.
Think That i Envoy the GA better on vocals. But on acoustic guitar there is quite more depth in the Sony
Thanks for watching.
the sony seemed less hyped in certain parts.. more consistent like its compressed the words .. from listening straight off youtube? Thanks for sharing the video! :)
This is so true
Sounds like the ga has more of that mellow feel kinda like a u47 the Sony 800 had more highs I liked the golden age better wow great job golden age there both crystal clear but the golden age sounded less hyped witch for me is more desirable 👌
I agree!
Thx for the video bro... I’m trying to figure out what mic to get. 10k for c800 is probably not possible. Also I can’t buy it in the EU. Can’t wait for the C-100 video... I also really liked your singer/rapper selection... doing mostly rap recordings. We did a mic test from a selection in the price range 200 - 5000 EUR and the 220 EUR Aston Origin won the Battle, beating all sorts of Neumanns and lots of classic/known mics at rap vocals. The Origin is perfect for aggressive parts that our German rappers often have. But Sony mics are really rare here - the c100 is available though. Also the GA800...
Thanks for watching. The C100 is an outstanding mic. Its definitely in the SONY family based on the signature sound. At this point it boils down to how much you are willing to pay. There are subtle differences between all the mics which to some people makes it totally worth it to go all out.
Oh gosh that top end on the Sony.... Why did I watch this video 😩
The sony hands Down was cleaner and More Life like the Golden age was full of highs less warm
The C800G seems to have more sparkle on top.
Wow, impressive what they achieved for less than half the price. I can hear a bit more HF extension on the Sony. But really, barely. You can EQ the GA to sony in 5 seconds. Wow. I think I'll get one for my studio.
SONY C-800G sounds so smooth all around, For the Golden Age Project, I hear a lot more bassy frequency going on & on Sony it sound so much control. Also, the golden age has a lot higher end frequency presence.
Great hearing. All facts. Golden Age can be great in situations where more high end is needed
the frequency response of the sony is a bit wider the ga mimic very well the curve, im very interested on the noise floor of the wa and inhibitor function but for 3600 the ga do really compite with the neuman u87
Interesting review! The Sony sounds much more balanced and to my ears more compressed just like high end microphone should. The GA on the other hand sounds hars and not as smooth in the high end. It actually distorts and not in a pleasant way. Just because you have a similar mic body you will have a Sony C800G replacement. It takes more effort then that. Sorry to say.
Right in. I agree. Both mics are great. Depends on the buyers budget.
Both are high end mics lol
Great video , thx for the extra how it sounds in different voices. Recently GA800C change the PCU they just change something according to Golden Age , I heard a shootout in Gearslutz that they swap the PCU and the best combination was GA800C with the Sony PCU for me , my question it’s that’s the new mod that GA did or old one ?? The video it’s recently thx still sound great
Hi. All the mics sound great. You will not be disappointed.
There is barely difference, but the Sony c800g had a little more sparkle/air.
I agree. That extra sparkle is nice to have.
Все расходимся парни , на 1:58 прям явно слышно что реплика микрофона сони звучит как обычный микрофон средней ценовой категории и ничем не выделяется! цена в 330 000 руб. не оправданно высокая и на 2:16 звучит царский С800 от сони который сразу выделяется своей детализацией средних частот, сони так выделяет окончания слов что голос певицы звучит на порядок интереснее и выше чем есть на самом деле.
Микрофон от сони прекрасно красит!
На рэпе как ни старался услышать разницу, но ее просто нет из-за общего быстрого потока слов. Рэп читка зависит только от уникальной интонации исполнителя , а не от микрофона известного бренда.
Я за рэп, за истинное искусство не зависящее от вложенных денег в аппаратуру!
When is the sony c-100 comparison coming?
Nice shootout. Can I please get the audio files?
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I think your preamp is very good for this microphone because I just added 1176 and la2a and it sounds 😍😍😍😍
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The C800G has more air and it sounds better on vocals, couldn't tell a huge difference on guitar though.
Hey dope video, where would I be able to get files from the session?
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Awesome video man!!!
Amazing Review I like tat you used different tone subjects ,, I'm SOLD! You just saved me 6K lol ...Im a fan of the Sony as I recorded many songs with it.There is a mild difference in air and that's about it.. Sweetwater here I come Golden Age 8000...Sweetwater,,,,
This was a great shootout. Listen without looking at the screen and it's super hard to tell!
Something uncanny about hearing a $12k Sony mic through $12 Sony earbuds...
love it ... thanks so much
I've been waiting for this review as the guy representing the Golden age 800g this year at the namm show would not give any demo or let any potential customers demo it. It comes up short on the high end. Now that the shootout shows the facts the golden age Mike should be priced no higher than 3k US dollars. 2500 to 2800 US would be a fair price for it.
Glad you enjoyed it. The Sony C100 is also another good option
@@Lapography Not for me, I was in the studio a few months ago with it the sony c100 and It didnt pass my test but I'm sure it will pass other vocalists requirements. If you want some good views please review your Sony 800g against a Telefunken ELA M 251E
Seems like it made a good airy difference on the female vocal otherwise not significant on others.
It is better to use STC 2x, STC 3x budget microphone. They too soung amazing.
There are a lot of amazing mics in this day and age
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The GA-500 has this harsh upper mids which I don't like. The Sony has more air for sure but its that smoothness in the midrange which I prefer it for.
i think i like the golden age a little better for the mid how it cuts
The Golden Age is no slouch
I agree. I actually preferred the way it fills out the middle. Both sound good... I dunno if I'd pay 7k more for the Sony the way the price gouging is going.
Nice, high quality video though. Only critique would be to maybe not cut away to a different shot when switching mics. Even just a second or two in between takes kinda lets our ears "forget" the sonic signature of the last mic. You really need to hear them going back and forth immediately to hear the differences.
Thank you. Hi Res files are available for download.
Yes sir great video!
Thanks
Sony sounds a bit more natural and makes voice sound more life like, also bit more airy.
Ga-800g is a bit more artificial and has small bump on High mids , I believe it is because of the different capsule as its a hardest part to get exactly the same.
Both microphones would sound great for the right vocals.
the 800g original was smoother on that hip hop take. it also seems like it has more fullness
Thanks for video
So I have very sensitive hearing on the high end and I listened to this on 2 sets of monitors in different rooms. As much as I want the clone to be the same I can clearly hear how the C-800G is way smoother and more open sounding (with less high frequency) and so would easily take to EQ, Comp etc better. I have a Manley Ref C, U87ai and just got a Studio Projects C1 (V2) and tend to choose Avalon 737 over my Neve SPX 1073 every time as it's more detailed. I paid £100 for my Studio Projects C1 and it's beating my £2000 mics in Pop / Hip-hop music from tests i've done over the last week. However I've heard so many clips of the C800G and it's just so smooth compared to every other mic in the upper mids and top end, it's like £8k more than a top end mic for a microphone that is 20% smoother. If you want the best then price is not so much a factor. Think i'm saving up for the real deal so I can stop looking at microphones!
Thanks for your comment. Once you get the Sony C800g you will feel complete. 👍
I can almost afford it.....but I think I have to pay more of the mortgage instead 😅😆 This is a great video btw!!! Best comparison on youtube!
I'm a engineer and I get top quality vocals out of the ga800g.
I just checked out your page....you already have some great sounding material, radio ready. I honestly don't think you'd notice much of a difference, well at least not enough to justify the cost of a C800g. I guess it depends on how much time you currently spend processing your vocals with your existing setup. You may find that you need a little less eq with a Sony, but man unless you just absolutely have to have the Sony and you have money that's burning a hole in your pocket, I'd say keep the money, or try some different flavored preamps/compressors.
@@tecno8335 how do you like it? is it worth the $4000
the Sony C-800 definitely sounds better . The Golden Age doesnt sound bad though . But idk about the $4K price tag. Ive had the Sony C-100 its just ok , i had allot of problems with Sibilance.
Are the power supplies interchangeable?
Which one is better golden age ga8000 or steam audio sa800g?
Nice comparison. A person would have to be extremely picky not to enjoy using the GAP
Audio Engineers could be very picky people when they have a certain taste they are pursuing. Nonetheless the GA800 mic is a force to be recognized.
@@Lapography Me. Im audio engineers lol
Theres no talking to purists. They only want the original. Whats annoying is when purists get a high quality clone and complain that its not the original😂
Tekno Both of the mics are amazing and deliver awesome results.
The golden age sounds a bit better