The Rycote HC-15 with Nano Shield Windshield Kit NS2-CA is a 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 HC-15 features an extremely low self noise of 8.5 dB and a wide frequency response of 50 Hz to 20 kHz. This configuration includes the Nano Shield Kit NS2-CA, which offers Rycote's most advanced wind protection system.

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

Nano Shield Windshield Kit for Advanced Wind Protection

The included Nano Shield Windshield Kit NS2-CA offers sophisticated features in an easy-to-use design to keep wind noise from ruining a perfect take

• Enhanced level of wind protection paired with improved acoustic transparency
• Smaller and 30% lighter on average than standard kits
• Advanced Lyre mounts are more compliant and offer better handling noise reduction
• Special magnetic-locking basket design can be configured to fit various microphone sizes by simply swapping out basket halves
• Basket shell is made from semi-rigid material that combines strength with flexibility
• The Nano Shield comes supplied with a low-profile XLR cable that has both an active in-line RF filter and a switchable 80 Hz low-cut filter (requires phantom power)