The Rycote HC-22 is a shotgun microphone with a 6.3" interference tube that leverages the company's audio expertise to provide a high-performing, all-purpose solution for location recording, TV/film production, and broadcast work. The electret condenser capsule features sophisticated RF shielding to reduce noise and interference, while its hypercardioid polar pattern reliably attenuates off-axis sound to provide crisp, precise speech and dialog that rivals substantially more expensive models.

The HC-22 can handle sound sources at volumes up to 133 dB SPL when operating on full 48V phantom power. The mic can also run on 24V, but with lowered SPL handling capabilities. The mic offers an extremely low self noise of 8.5 dB and a wide frequency response of 50 Hz to 20 kHz. A travel case is included, while a wide variety of Rycote windshields and mounting accessories are available separately.

For Film/TV, Location, and Broadcast    HC-22 Shotgun Mic with Shockmount    Furry Windshield, Pistol Grip, and Case    Handheld or Camera-/Boompole-Mounted Use    Effective Wind/Vibration Noise Reduction    Hypercardioid Polar Pattern    Extremely Low Self Noise    Compact & Lightweight    Sophisticated RF Shielding    Requires 24 or 48V Phantom Power

• Individually fine-tuned back-electret microphone capsule for professional, broadcast-quality sound with a hint of warmth
• Hypercardioid polar pattern picks up less unwanted background sound

• Compact design
• Sophisticated RF shielding
• Low power consumption

• Active in-line filtering
• Fine-tuned mechanical RF shielding
• Thoroughly tested against digital wireless systems and walkie talkies

• Gold-plated Neutrik XLR connector
• Preamp made from non-corrosive machined brass with low impedance to ensure best possible and longest lasting RF shielding
• Capsule and interference tube made from lightweight machined aluminum
• Weight balanced to help keep center of gravity further back for improved handling when using Rycote Lyre shockmounts and slip-on wind protection

The HC-22 does not include a windshield. Rycote offers several compatible wind reduction options that are available separately: 

• 7" Classic Softie
• 7" Short Fur Softie
• 7" SGM Foam
• 7" Super Softie
• NS4-DB Nano Shield Kit 
• Medium Cyclone Windshield
• Modular Windshield Kit 3

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Will this work with gopro hero 5 black ? thank you

A: Haven't tried it on a GoPro- I assume it will work if the GoPro has a microphone jack.

Q: 2. The Lyre Shoe Mount is broken on mine by accident. Where can I purchase the part (Lyre Shoe Mount)?

A: Unfortunately the mount is not available for purchase as a separate item. Please contact a Representative here at 800-606-6969 for assistance. You may also wish to contact Rode directly: usasupport@a href= http://rode.com target= _blank rode.com/a

Q: 3. Will this mic work with my cannon T5?

A: I used it with 5D Mark iii. Works great

Q: 4. will it work on a d500 ?

A: The Rode VideoMicro is compatible with the Nikon D500.

Q: 5. The specs for this say operating voltage is 3 to 12 V, but the recommended mics for my Pentax K1 Mark ii specifies "Plug-in Power Method 2 v or lower." Does this mean this mic won't work with my Pentax?

A: The specs for the VideoMicro may have changed over time and we will update the information on our website. I checked with Rode and power requirements for the VideoMicro are 2 to 5 VDC so there will not be any compatibility issues using this microphone with your Pentax K1 Mark II camera. Here is a link to Rode's product info page for verification: https://www.rode.com/microphones/videomicro

Q: 6. will this work the the sony a57?

A: It should work fine. Any camera with a microphone 1/8 jack port would work with this mic. Make sure that you camera has that before purchasing it. Specifically about the SONY A57, as per what I can see in the specs it does have a microphone 1/8 port. So, yes I believe you should be fine.

Q: 7. Will this mic work with Panasonic LUMIX DMC-GX8K?

A: The Rode VideoMicro features a 3.5mm output jack and requires plug-in power to operate. Unfortunately not able to be provided by the Lumix DMC-GX8 which features a 2.5mm input jack shared by remote and mic.

Q: 8. What mic would you recommend for a D850 mounted on a gimbal?

A: It depends on what you will be using the mic to record. The RODE VideoMicro Ultracompact Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone is a good option for a mini shotgun mic that is compatible for use with the Nikon D850 DSLR Camera. Please feel free to contact us by phone or through live chat on the website if you would like assistance to find the best options for your specific application.

Q: 9. Can this work with Roland R26's side input?

A: The Roland R26 3.5mm mic input jack does support mics that require plug in power such as the Rode VideoMicro. These items are compatible.

Q: 10. Can I used this with a Zoom H4n as an external microphone?

A: You can use the Video Micro with your zoom recorder with the adapter below and providing phantom power: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1358231-REG/rode_vxlr_mini_jack_to_xlr_adaptor.html?sts=pi&pim=Y Additionally you can plug directly into the 3.5mm mic input, but that will disable the on-board microphones.