Rycote HC 15 and HC 22 Shotgun Microphones

In this episode, we have a look at the new HC-15 and HC-22 shotgun microphones from Rycote. Rycote is known for decades for making high quality wind protection and shock mounts for microphones. Now, they’ve produced their first two microphones for production sound. Let’s put them to the test!

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Gear used or mentioned in this episode. The links below are Amazon.com, B&H Photo, Sweetwater, DVEStore, Perfect Circuit, or other affiliate links. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases:

Rycote HC-15 and HC-22 shotgun microphones & Nano Shield — B&H https://geni.us/aDsFLO4
Panasonic GH5 camera — B&H, Amazon https://geni.us/InspOl
Panasonic 12-35mm f/2.8 lens — B&H, Amazon https://geni.us/gr47
Canon C200 camera — B&H https://geni.us/9Zi4m4a
Canon 24-105mm f/4L lens — B&H, Amazon https://geni.us/kZyU7e
Litepanels Gemini 1x1 Soft RGBWW LED Light - B&H https://geni.us/W5DZ
DoP Choice Snapbags for Litepanels 1x1 lights - B&H https://geni.us/C1kpVKa
Aputure Amaran 100D LED light used to light the back wall with the spotlight mount — Aputure, B&H, DVE Store, Amazon https://geni.us/A3HByXB
Aputure Spotlight Mount ellipsoidal projection lens for Aputure COB lights - Aputure, B&H, DVE Store, Amazon https://geni.us/kfAj
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Index
00:00 Start
00:14 Summary
00:24 What makes these mics special?
02:09 Sound samples, unprocessed
03:11 Sound similar to MKH416
03:23 Self noise performance
04:25 Build quality
05:11 Polar pattern and isolation
06:49 Outdoor samples
09:17 Handling noise test
10:38 RF immunity test
11:23 Warranty
11:34 RF interference at less than 10 cm
11:54 Price
12:16 Which fits your situation?
13:15 vs Sennheiser MKH416 & RODE NTG3
14:50 Please buy my courses