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 an original C37p flight case and its original pattern changing tool (ie a flathead screwdriver).
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 both to your cart and enter C37Pair for $250 off the pair.
This microphone is in good cosmetic condition with a few small blemishes. It is very clean on the inside, including the capsule. The mic was given a clean bill of health by John Peluso.
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.
