Sound for Video Session: Rycote pencil condenser mics & Q&A

In this week's Sound for Video Session, we have a listen to the (new-ish) Rycote small diaphragm condenser microphones (these are the NON-shotgun style microphones). Specifically, we have the CA-08 cardioid, OM-08 omni-directional, and BD-10 bi-directional microphones. We'll compare them with some other common mics used in video production as well.





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[linda_lawson]

Watching the replay! I hope your time off was restorative. Thanks, Curtis.

[marklholloway]

Excellent comparisons. I started with DPA 6060 lavs so when it was time to purchase a shotgun mic I went with DPA 4017B and I’ve been happy with the cohesive sound. I had no idea Rycote made mics or that Videndum owned all those brands!

[gkanai]

Thank you as always Curtis! Interesting to see Rycote investing heavily into a segment that is already competitive. Pricing for the super-cardioid seems competitive with the 4053b, which is a good place to be if the sound is as good or better. Hopefully Rycote or B&H can send you the SC for review sometime in the future.

[kenyontech]

Thanks so much for this stream. It has opened my ears and eyes... I own an NTG5, it's the only directional mic in my kit. I want to focus more on indoor interviews. Do you think the Rycote might be a good entry? I don't have that great of a budget. Everyone raves about the Oktava given it's price but I cant say that I'm sold on it yet. I can't rent or borrrow to try out gear. So I depend on videos like this. Much appreciated

[dollhausenx]

I think it's a shame you didn't get the SC-08. I would have been interested in hearing that in this test.