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Rycote CA-08 Small-Diaphragm Condenser Microphone

BH #RY079003 • MFR #079003
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Rycote CA-08 Small-Diaphragm Condenser Microphone
Key Features
  • For Studio or Field Applications
  • Cardioid Polar Pattern
  • Back Electret Capsule
  • Low-Noise Brass Preamp
Compact and sporting ultralow self-noise, the CA-08 Condenser Microphone from Rycote is a professional pencil microphone with a directional, cardioid pickup pattern and an exceptionally flat frequency response. This versatile small-diaphragm mic sports a back electret condenser transducer in a lightweight, machined aluminum capsule, delivering accurate and detailed sound reproduction while remaining easy to transport and mount in any studio or field environment.
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Rycote CA-08 Overview

Compact and sporting ultralow self-noise, the CA-08 Condenser Microphone from Rycote is a professional pencil microphone with a directional, cardioid pickup pattern and an exceptionally flat frequency response. This versatile small-diaphragm mic sports a back electret condenser transducer in a lightweight, machined aluminum capsule, delivering accurate and detailed sound reproduction while remaining easy to transport and mount in any studio or field environment.

The CA-08 features sophisticated low-noise circuitry through it's corrosion-resistant, machined brass preamp, active, in-line RF filtering circuitry, and fine-tuned mechanical RF shielding. A gold-plated Neutrik XLR connector ensures further protection from noise and reliable, long-lasting performance in the most demanding usage scenarios, and the mic also comes equipped with a hard case, mic clip, and foam windscreen for safe transport to and from your recording sessions.

Rycote CA-08 Specs

Key Specs
Microphone Type
Small Diaphragm
Polar Pattern
Cardioid
Element Type
Electret Condenser
Frequency Response
70 Hz to 20 kHz
Maximum SPL
133 dB (1 kHz, 1% THD)
127 dB (1 kHz, .5% THD)
Analog Output
1x XLR 3-Pin Male
Power Sources
Phantom Power
Microphone
Microphone Type
Small Diaphragm
Polar Pattern
Cardioid
Element Type
Electret Condenser
Sound Field
Mono
Orientation
End Address
Pad
No
Circuitry
Solid-State
Performance
Frequency Response
70 Hz to 20 kHz
Maximum SPL
133 dB (1 kHz, 1% THD)
127 dB (1 kHz, .5% THD)
Equivalent Noise Level
13 dB (A-Weighted, Phantom Power)
Connectivity
Analog Output Connector
1x XLR 3-Pin Male
Power
Power Sources
Phantom Power
Operating Voltage
24 to 48 V (Phantom Power)
Physical
Color
Black
Packaging Info
Package Weight
0.515 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
9 x 2 x 1.5"

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