Rycote CA-8 SP Stereo Pair Cardioid Microphones

SKU: RYC079006
Regular price $1,283.94

Compact and sporting ultralow self-noise, the CA-08 Condenser Microphone Matched Pair from Rycote are professional pencil microphones with a directional, cardioid pickup pattern and an exceptionally flat frequency response. These versatile small-diaphragm mics sport 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 delivers further protection from noise and reliable, long-lasting performance in the most demanding usage scenarios, and the mics also come equipped with a hard case as well as a mic clip and foam windscreen for each mic, ensuring safe transport to and from your recording sessions.

Microphone
Primary Applications
Live Sound, Studio Recording, Location Sound
Form Factor
Small Diaphragm / Stand/Boom Mount
Intended Sound Sources
Speech/Voice-Over, Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Electric Bass, Piano, Drums, Percussion, Snare, Cymbals, Overhead, Instruments, Horns, Brass, Woodwinds, Strings, Choir, Orchestra
Sound Field
Mono
Element Type
1x Electret Condenser
Polar Pattern
Cardioid
Orientation
End Address
Circuitry
Solid-State
Pad
No
High-Pass Filter
No
Performance
Frequency Range
45 Hz to 20 kHz
Maximum SPL
133 dB SPL (Phantom Power, 1 kHz, 1% THD)
127 dB SPL (Phantom Power, 1 kHz, .5% THD)
Impedance
100 Ohms
Load Impedance
1 Kilohms (Minimum)
Sensitivity
24.3 mV/Pa
Signal-to-Noise Ratio
80 dB A-Weighted (Phantom Power, 1 kHz)
Equivalent Noise Level
13 dB A-Weighted (Phantom Power)
Connectivity
Analog Output
1x XLR 3-Pin Male (on Mic)
Number of Conductors
3 (3 Shielded)
Power
Power Sources
Phantom Power
Operating Voltage
24 to 48 V (Phantom Power)
Physical
Color
Black
Construction Material
Aluminum, Brass, Metal
Dimensions
ø: 0.7 x L: 3.1" / ø: 1.9 x L: 7.8 cm (Microphone)
Weight
2.4 oz / 69 g (Microphone)
Packaging Info
Package Weight
0.88 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
14.7 x 2.1 x 1.6"
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