Rycote HC15-NS2-SET – HC-15 Short Shotgun Microphone and NS2 NanoShield Set Rycote

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

The Nano Shield offers an enhanced level of wind protection paired with improved acoustic transparency. The kits are smaller and on average weigh 30% lighter than Modular Windshield Kits. The new advanced Lyre® mounts are also more compliant and offer better handling noise reduction. Overall the Nano Shield Kits raise the bar for performance and versatility.