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
