Rycote HC-15 Short Shotgun Microphone

About: Rycote HC-15 Short Shotgun Microphone

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.

The HC-15 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.

Features

• Capsule
  • Professional broadcast quality and individually fine-tuned back electret capsule Preamp
  • Compact design
  • Ultra low noise circuitry
  • Sophisticated RF shielding
  • Low power consumption
• Connector
  • Gold-plated Neutrik XLR connector RF-Protection
  • Active in-line filtering
  • Fine-tuned mechanical RF shielding
  • Thoroughly tested against digital wireless systems and walkie talkies 
• Materials
  • 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

Specifications

• 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 Impedence -  100 Ω
• Min. Recommended Load -  1 kΩ
• Signal / Noise Ratio -  85 dB typical (@ 1 kHz/Pa A-weighted)
• CMRR (@ 1 kHz) -  > 60 dB
• Max. Cable Length -  100 m
• Powering -  P-48
• Powering Valid Range -  48-24V (Max SPL reduced at 24V)
• Current Consumption -  ~ 3.0 mA
• Max. SPL -  133 dB SPL (@ 1 kHz 1.0% THD typical)
• RFI Shield -  Yes
• Connector -  XLR-3M
• Weight -  90 g
• Colour -  Matte Black w/ Red Accent