This Sony C37p is in perfect working order with an original C3 capsule reskinned by John Peluso, our most trusted Sony microphone repairsment. The mic comes with in an original Sony "Microphone Carrying Case".
We have a second C37p that is only eight serial numbers apart. They sound virtually identical and would make a great pair. If you would like to buy the pair, add them to your cart and enter C37Pair for $250 off the pair.
As you can see from the photos, the microphone has some cosmetic issues, but is very clean on the inside, including the capsule. The mic was given a clean bill of health by John Peluso. Because of its cosmetic condition, you have the chance to snag this one for a great price (especially if you get the pair!).
The C37p is the solid state FET version of the Sony C37a. It uses the same exact capsule and nearly identical body as the C37a, but with a solid state amplifier and matching output transformer. Like it's older brother, it has incredible headroom making it a perfect candidate for loud sources like drums and guitar amps, but it performs admirably in other applications like vocals and as an ambient microphone.
The Sony C3 capsule has an acoustic chamber that can be manually opened and closed with a screw driver from the back of the microphone. Opening the chamber makes it uni-directional, closing the chamber makes it omnidirectional.
