Rycote HC-22 Shotgun Microphone
- Hypercardioid shotgun with 8.5 dB-A self-noise
- Active RF filtering and mechanical RF shielding
- Available alone or with a Nano-Shield kit
From $594.95 USD
Rycote HC-22 Shotgun Microphone
The Rycote HC-22 is a hypercardioid shotgun microphone with extremely low self-noise, for film, television, news, broadcast, sound design, and field recording.
The HC-22 pairs a highly directional pickup with 8.5 dB-A self-noise and strong rejection of off-axis sound. An individually tuned back electret capsule feeds a compact, very low-noise preamp that draws little power.
Fine-tuned mechanical RF shielding guards against interference. The gold-plated Neutrik XLR connector carries P48 phantom power, and the mic also runs from 24 V, with a lower maximum SPL. The preamp body is non-corrosive machined brass and the capsule and interference tube are machined aluminum. Rycote designs and makes the HC-22 at its UK factory.
Features
- Hypercardioid shotgun microphone
- 8.5 dB-A self-noise
- 85 dB signal-to-noise ratio
- 133 dB SPL maximum (1% THD)
- Individually fine-tuned back electret capsule
- Fine-tuned mechanical RF shielding
- Gold-plated Neutrik XLR connector
- P48 phantom power (also runs from 24 V)
- Machined brass preamp and aluminum interference tube
- Available alone or with a Nano-Shield windshield kit
Available Options
| Kit | What’s Included | Part Number |
|---|---|---|
| With Nano Shield Kit NS4-DB | HC-22, case, and Nano-Shield Kit NS4-DB | HC22NS4SET |
| Microphone Only | HC-22 and case | 979002 |
What's Included
- HC-22 microphone
- Case
- Nano-Shield Kit NS4-DB (With Nano Shield Kit option only)
Specifications
| Polar Pattern | Hypercardioid |
|---|---|
| Capsule Type | Back electret condenser |
| Frequency Range | 50 Hz to 20 kHz |
| Output Sensitivity | 48.0 mV/Pa (−26.3 dB) |
| Self-Noise | 8.5 dB(A) (±2 dB) |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio | 85 dB typical (1 kHz/Pa, A-weighted) |
| Max Output Voltage | 5 Vp (load under 2 kΩ) |
| Output Impedance | 100 Ω |
| Min Load Impedance | 1 kΩ |
| CMRR (1 kHz) | Over 60 dB |
| Max Cable Length | 100 m (328 ft) |
| Powering | P48 (24 to 48 V; max SPL reduced at 24 V) |
| Current Consumption | About 3.0 mA |
| Max SPL | 133 dB SPL (1 kHz, 1.0% THD) |
| RFI Shield | Yes |
| Connector | XLR-3M |
| Weight | 100 g (3.53 oz) |
| Color | Matte black with red accent |
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