Rycote BD-10 Bidirectional Pencil Microphone

Rycote BD-10 Bidirectional Pencil Microphone

The Rycote BD-10 is a Bidirectional (Figure of 8) condenser Microphone designed mainly for M/S stereo and ambient recording as well as dual dialogue.

The BD-10 is ideal for use with the Rycote SC-08 super cardioid, the Rycote CA-08 cardioid, or the versatile Rycote HC-15 hyper cardioid short shotgun for a complete Rycote M/S Stereo or DM/S stereo solutions. Based around our signature low self-noise capsule it delivers the precision and quality that our range of microphones has become renowned for. Used in MS or DMS (Double MS) for doc-style or corporate content in combination with directional mic. Ideal to pick dialogue and ambience with mono sources and avoiding setup change on top of some control over the stereo image.Can be also used for stereo sound design or field recording.

Features and Highlights

• Use for MS or DMS stereo recording
• Perfect to combine with SC-08, CA-08 or HC-15
• Shares the signature low self-noise capsule
• High rejection of lateral sounds
• Fine-tuned mechanical RF shielding

Capsule Design:

• Bidirectional condenser microphone
• Consistent acoustic timbre with other Rycote microphones
• High off-axis rejection

Preamp/XLR Connector:

• Compact design
• Ultralow noise circuitry
• Sophisticated RF shielding
• Low power consumption
• Gold-plated Neutrik XLR connections

RF-Protection

• Active in-line fltering
• Fine-tuned mechanical RF shielding
• Tested against RF interference

Materials

• Preamp housing made from non-corrosive machined brass
• Low impedance to ensure best possible and longest lasting RF shielding
• Lightweight aluminium interference tube
• Non-refective fnish