Rycote Ca-08 Cardioid Microphone

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

The CA-08 microphones provide slight directionality with a virtually flat frequency response from 70Hz-20KHz, gradually dropping off below 60Hz. The mics are built on Rycote’s low self-noise preamp design and capsules which offer a consistent sonic signature that mixes well when cut together with other Rycote microphones in the
range. The CA-08 mics can be used individually or in matched stereo pairs.

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 impedance to ensure best possible and longest lasting RF shielding
• Capsule made from lightweight machined aluminium

Items included in delivery:
• 1 x CA-08 Microphone
• 1 x Microphone hard case
• 1 x Microphone clamp
• 1 x Microphone foam

PRODUCT CODE: RYC079003

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 Impedance: 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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