Rycote CA-08 Overview
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.
In the Box
- Rycote CA-08 Small-Diaphragm Condenser Microphone (Stereo Pair)
- Microphone Hard Case
- 2 x Microphone Clamp
- 2 x Foam Windscreen
- Limited 1-Year Manufacturer Warranty
Rycote CA-08 Specs
Microphone
| 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, Instrument, Horns, Brass, Woodwinds, Strings, Choir, Orchestra |
| Sound Field |
Mono |
| Operating Principle |
Pressure Gradient |
| Capsule |
1 x Electret Condenser |
| Polar Pattern |
Cardioid |
| Pad |
None |
| High-Pass Filter |
None |
| Tone Adjustment |
None |
| Gain Adjustment |
None |
| Indicators |
None |
| On-Board Controls |
None |
| Windscreen |
Foam (Included) |
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) |
| CMRR |
60 dB |
Connectivity
| Headphone Connector |
None |
| Number of Conductors |
3 (3 Shielded) |
Power
| Operating Voltage |
24 to 48 V (Phantom Power) |
| Operating Current Consumption |
3 mA (Phantom Power) |
Physical
| Color |
Black |
| Mounting |
Mic Clip/Stand Adapter (Included)
Pistol Grip (with Optional Hardware) |
| Mounting Thread Size |
Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Included Case |
Hard Case |
| Included Filters |
None |
| 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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