Rycote HC-15

Properties:

The Rycote HC-15 is a hypercardioid short shotgun microphone designed for a wide range of applications in cinema, TV, ENG, live broadcast, sound design, studio and field recording. It combines a moderately directional polar pattern with extremely low self-noise. This provides some level of off-axis rejection and isolation with a precise sound quality to match, making the HC-15 a great all around mic for many recording environments.

• Professional broadcast quality and individually fine-tuned back electret capsule
• Compact designed Preamp with ultra low noise circuitry, sophisticated RF shielding and low power consumption
• Gold-plated Neutrik XLR connector
• RF-Protection provides active in-line filtering, fine-tuned mechanical RF shielding and is thoroughly tested against digital wireless systems and walkie talkies
• Preamp made from non-corrosive machined brass - low impedence to ensure best possible and longest lasting RF shielding
• Capsule / interference tube made from lightweight machined aluminium
• Weight balanced to help keep center of gravity further back to provide improved handling when using Rycote Lyre shock mounts and slip-on wind protection

Technical data:

• Frequency range: 50 Hz - 20 kHz
• Self noise: 8.5 dBA (+/- 2 dB)
• Polar pattern: hypercardioid
• Capsule type: back electret condenser
• Output sensitivity: 45.0 mV/Pa (-26.9 dB)
• Max. output voltage: 5 Vp (if relative load is < 2kΩ)
• Output impedance: 100 Ω
• Min. recommended load: 1 kΩ
• Signal-to-noise ratio: 85 dB typical (@ 1 kHz/Pa A-weighted)
• CMRR (@ 1 kHz): > 60 dB
• Max. cable length: 100 m
• Powering: phantom power P-48
• Powering valid range: 48 - 24 V (Max SPL reduced at 24 V)
• Current consumption: ~ 3.0 mA
• Max. SPL: 133 dB (@ 1 kHz 1.0% THD typical)
• RFI shield
• Connector: XLR-3M

General product information:

• Dimensions (Length x Diameter): 15,5 x 1,9 cm
• Weight: 90 g
• Colour matte black with red accent