RYCOTE / 79001

Rycote's first microphone, the HC-15, is a high-quality hypercardioid shotgun microphone. It has performance comparable to expensive professional microphones, and is useful in a variety of situations such as camera microphones and field recording.

Frequency Range: 50Hz - 20kHz
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: 100Ω
Min. Recommended Load: 1 kΩ
Signal / Noise Ratio: 85 dB typical (@ 1 kHz/Pa A-weighted)
CMRR (@ 1 kHz): > 60 dB
Max. Cable Length: 100m
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: 90g
Color: Matte Black w/ Red Accent