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