RYCOTE SHORT SHOTGUN MICROPHONE HC-15

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 impedance 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 up to 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 V (if relative load is < 2kOhm)
• output impedence: 100 Ohm
• min. recommended load: 1 kOhm
• 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
• dimensions (in mm): 155 x diameter 19