Sony has recently announced the release of their latest audio products, the MDR-MV1 Reference Monitor Headphones and the C-80 microphone. These new products have been designed with professional sound engineers and music creators in mind, combining high-quality sound and long-lasting wear and reliability.
The MDR-MV1 Reference Monitor Headphones feature an open-back design, which allows for accurate reproduction of a wide sound field. This makes them a suitable option for mixing and mastering immersive spatial sound, such as 360 Reality Audio, as well as stereo sound with hi-resolution capability. The headphones’ uniquely developed driver units provide ultra-wideband playback with a natural high-frequency range. This makes it easier for professionals to capture localisation, spaciousness and detailed changes in sound processing. The open-back structure of the headphones reduces internally reflected sounds and eliminates acoustic resonances while accurately reproducing natural, rich spatial information and sounds.
In addition to their sound characteristics, the MDR-MV1 headphones have been engineered with comfort in mind, featuring breathable earpads and a lightweight, soft design that is fitted to provide a pleasant wearing experience, even after hours of use. The headphones also come with a high-quality replaceable, detachable cable with machined aluminum connectors and a stereo mini-jack adapter for ease of use in a professional setting.
Sony’s new microphone, the C-80, is a uni-directional condenser microphone that is ideal for vocal/voice recording, instrumental recording, vlogging, webcasting, and podcasting. This new product inherits the technology of Sony’s revered C-800G and popular C-100 microphones, making high-quality sound even more accessible. The C-80 microphone utilises the microphone capsule derived from the C-100 and a two-part metallic anti-vibrational body structure used in the C-800G. Its “Noise Elimination Construction” also prevents microphone body acoustic vibration, resulting in low noise and clear sound. A dual diaphragm configuration is also present within the C-80, suppressing sonic changes with distance (proximity effect) and allowing more stability in the vocal recording process.
The C-80 microphone provides a tight and rich mid-range capture, providing a vocal sound with a clear core and presence, allowing vocals to stand out even when mixed with other instrumental sounds. The microphone also provides a realistic reproduction of the characteristics of an instrument, such as the sound of guitar strings and the resonance of the body, and a natural and clear recording is achieved by suppressing boomy low frequencies and noise when close to the microphone.
“We are seeing a demand for immersive headphones aligned with the rise in spatial sound and high-quality streaming music services in the Middle East and Africa region,” said Jobin Joejoe, Deputy Managing Director, Sony MEA. “The newly launched MDR-MV1 showcases Sony’s deep heritage in professional audio and offers a flexible and stylish new option for home or studio use. Reflecting Sony’s attention to detail and craftsmanship, these new headphones provide comfort, long-term durability and the ability to accurately reproduce sounds, so users can listen as the artist intended them to be heard.”
The Sony MDR-MV1 and C-80 will be available in the Middle East and Africa region from mid-May 2023.
