Shipping time and rates:
Shipping time and rates:
Sorry, we couldn't find any shipping options for your location. Please contact us, and we'll see what we can do about it.
Yes, we can ship to
United States
Rycote CA-08 Small-Diaphragm Condenser Microphone
Compact and sporting ultralow self-noise, the CA-08 Condenser Microphone from Rycote is a professional pencil microphone with a directional, cardioid pickup pattern and an exceptionally flat frequency response. This versatile small-diaphragm mic sports 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.
Compact and sporting ultralow self-noise, the CA-08 Condenser Microphone from Rycote is a professional pencil microphone with a directional, cardioid pickup pattern and an exceptionally flat frequency response. This versatile small-diaphragm mic sports 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 ensures further protection from noise and reliable, long-lasting performance in the most demanding usage scenarios, and the mic also comes equipped with a hard case, mic clip, and foam windscreen for safe transport to and from your recording sessions.
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 | : 0.7 x L: 3.1" / : 1.9 x L: 7.8 cm (Microphone) |
| Weight | 2.4 oz / 69 g (Microphone) |
Packaging Info
| Package Weight | 0.515 lb |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 9 x 2 x 1.5" |
In the Box
- Rycote CA-08 Small-Diaphragm Condenser Microphone
- Microphone Hard Case
- Microphone Clamp
- Foam Windscreen
- 2-Year Manufacturer Warranty
No posts found
