The Sony C-80 is an affordable cardioid large diaphragm condenser microphone with the same capsule as the C-100 showing the same qualities. 

The Sony C-80 capsule uses a dual-diaphragm configuration to ensure a more consistent recording with virtually no proximity effect. Furthermore, it features the same “noise Elimination construction” found initially in the C-800G and C-100 to prevent acoustic vibration, ensuring pristine sound and low noise