Rycote HC15-NS2-SET Short Shotgun Microphone w/ Nano-Shield NS2 CA Windshield Set

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The Rycote HC15-NS2-SET includes the following:

• HC-15 Short Shotgun Microphone with protective case
• (2) Magnetic locking windshield basket halves
• Fur Windjammer
• 'No Tools Needed' mic mounting bar with cable clips
• Multiple pairs of advanced Lyre Mounts
• Friction brake swivel arm with integrated PCS Tip
• Interchangeable 3/8" thread mount for swivel arm (direct to boom/stand)
• PCS ergonomic handle
• Low-profile XLR cable with active in-line RF filter and switchable 80Hz low cut
• 360° adjustable and reversible XLR holder
• (2) Pairs of wind socks (Gray & Black)

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.

Capsule
Professional broadcast quality and individually fine-tuned back electet 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 Rycote 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 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.

Mix-n-Match Basket Design
The Nano Shield kits use a unique magnetic locking basket design which can be configured to fit various microphone sizes by simply swapping out basket halves. Each size of basket half can interlock with any other size. They also have two manual locking sliders to hold everything secure and noise free. Quickly and easily access mics by simply pulling the halves apart.

Lighter, Smaller & More Flexible
The Nano Shield kits are on average 30% lighter than standard kits and have a smaller footprint when used with the same microphones. The basket shell is made from semi-rigid material that combines strength with flexibility. Layers of extra wind shielding can easily be added as you move from indoors to outdoors.

Advanced Lyre Mounts
Rycote has advanced their patented Lyre mount and redesigned them specifically for the Nano Shield kits. While the basic shape might look similar, the material, thickness, center of gravity and mechanical properties have been engineered to provide a more compliant handling response in the direction the microphone is pointing while giving more stability in other directions to prevent mics from 'bottoming-out' or moving side-to-side.

No Tools Required
The Lyre mounts and mounting bar on the Nano Shield can be adjusted, repositioned or swapped out by loosening/tightening the thumbwheel attached to the bar. Likewise, the swivel arm can be repositioned by loosening the friction braking wheel with interchangeable adaptors for an integrated PCS tip or 3/8" thread.

RF Filter & Low Cut XLR
Kits come supplied with low-profile XLR cables that have both an active in-line RF filter and switchable 80Hz low cut (requires phantom power). Versions of the cable with switchable 60Hz low cut, MZL, Digital Mics and others will also be available.

• Polar Pattern: Hypercardioid
• Capsule Type: Back Electret Condenser
• Frequency Range: 50 Hz - 20 kHz
• Self Noise: 8.5 dBA (+/- 2 dB)
• Output Sensitivity: 45.0 mV/Pa (-26.9 dB)
• Max. Output Voltage: 5 Vp (if relative load is < 2kΩ)
• Output Impedence: 100 Ω
• Min. Recommended Load: 1 kΩ
• Signal / Noise Ratio: 85 dB typical (@ 1 kHz/Pa A-weighted)
• CMRR (@ 1 kHz): > 60 dB
• Max. Cable Length: 100 m
• Powering: P-48V
• 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
• Color: Matte Black w/ Red accent
• Dimensions (Diameter x Length): 0.75 x 6.1 in | 19 x 155 mm
• Weight: 3.17 oz | 90 g