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Rycote CA-08 Cardioid Condenser Microphone  From Rycote

The Rycote CA-08 is a cardioid pencil condenser microphone designed for a range of applications in studio and field recording.

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$649.00

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Manufacturer's Description from Rycote

FEATURES

Capsule
  • Professional broadcast quality and individually fine-tuned back electret capsule
  • Virtually flat frequency response from 70Hz to 20KHz
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 made from lightweight machined aluminium
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About Manufacturer

Rycote builds a comprehensive line of products designed for microphone shock mounting and exterior wind attenuation. In March of 2000, Rycote was honored with a Scientific and Technical Academy Award for the development of the Rycote Microphone Windshields Modular System.

Specifications

  • Frequency Range  45 Hz - 20 kHz
  • Self Noise 13.0 dB-A (+/- 2 dB)
  • Polar Pattern Cardioid
  • Capsule Type Back Electret Condenser
  • Output Sensitivity 24.3 mV/Pa (-26.9 dB)
  • Max. Output Voltage 4 Vp
  • Output Impedence 100 Ω
  • Min. Load Impedance 1 k Ω
  • Signal / Noise Ratio 80 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 (at 1 kHz 1.0% THD Typical) 127 dB SPL (at 1 kHz 0.5% THD Typical)
  • RFI Shield Yes
  • Connector XLR-3M
  • Weight 69 g
  • Colour Matte Black

 

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