The HC-15 and HC-22 are high-quality hypercardioid shotgun microphones. Both of these mics offer performance equal to or better than many of the more expensive professional microphones, while also offering a self-noise level lower than almost any equivalent sized shotgun mic at any price. 

The HC microphones are shipped with only a case — no mic clips, no foams, no other accessories.

Microphones are made at Rycote factory in the U.K.

Key Features

• For Film/TV, Location, and Broadcast
• Hypercardioid Polar Pattern
• Extremely Low Self Noise
• Compact & Lightweight
• 3.7" Aluminum Interference Tube
• Sophisticated RF Shielding
• Weight Balanced to Improve Handling
• Gold-Plated Neutrik XLR Connector
• Requires 24 or 48V Phantom Power

The Rycote HC-15 is a short shotgun microphone with a 3.7" interference tube that leverages the company's audio expertise to provide a high-performing, all-purpose solution for location recording, TV/film production, and broadcast work. The electret condenser capsule features sophisticated RF shielding to reduce noise and interference, while its hypercardioid polar pattern reliably attenuates off-axis sound to provide crisp, precise speech and dialog that rivals substantially more expensive models.

The HC-15 can handle sound sources at volumes up to 133 dB SPL when operating on full 48V phantom power. The mic can also run on 24V, but with lowered SPL handling capabilities. The mic offers an extremely low self noise of 8.5 dB and a wide frequency response of 50 Hz to 20 kHz. A travel case is included, while a wide variety of Rycote windshields and mounting accessories are available separately.

Capsule

• Individually fine-tuned back-electret microphone capsule for professional, broadcast-quality sound with a hint of warmth
• Hypercardioid polar pattern picks up less unwanted background sound
• Preamp
• Compact design
• Sophisticated RF shielding
• Low power consumption
• RF-Protection
• Active in-line filtering
• Fine-tuned mechanical RF shielding
• Thoroughly tested against digital wireless systems and walkie talkies

Materials and Construction

• Gold-plated Neutrik XLR connector
• Preamp made from non-corrosive machined brass with low impedance to ensure best possible and longest lasting RF shielding
• Capsule and interference tube made from lightweight machined aluminum
• Weight balanced to help keep center of gravity further back for improved handling when using Rycote Lyre shockmounts and slip-on wind protection