A-Type 8 Short Body for Rycote Cyclone

A‑Type 8 Short‑Body Ambisonic Microphone – Optimised for Rycote Cyclone Small

Capture pristine second‑order spatial audio in the windiest conditions with the A‑Type 8 Short‑Body: a compact variant engineered to nestle perfectly inside the Rycote Cyclone Small windshield, delivering peerless wind protection and vibration isolation.

Key Features & Benefits

• Compact Second‑Order Ambisonics – Eight matched 14 mm cardioid electret capsules (78 dB SNR, 127 dB max SPL) in a shortened chassis, offering the same high‑resolution spatial capture as the full‑length A‑Type 8.
• Perfect Cyclone Fit – Precisely dimensioned to occupy the Cyclone Small’s cable‑free cable routes, ensuring optimal acoustic transparency and ultra‑low handling noise.
• Lightweight & Robust – Retains eco‑friendly PA11 polymer construction and nickel‑coated finish for EMI shielding, all in a more compact form factor.
• Aerospace‑Grade Connectivity – Silver‑Teflon internal wiring to a LEMO 2B 10‑pin output socket guarantees professional reliability under extreme conditions.

Precision Engineering for Cyclone Small

• Short‑Body Design – Reduces exposed surface area, minimising turbulence inside the windshield without sacrificing spatial fidelity.
• Sorbothane Vibration Isolation – Capsules remain decoupled from the body to eliminate structure‑borne noise, even when mounted within a shock‑mount.
• Nickel‑Coated PA11 Polymer – Combines strength, lightness (approx. 75 g), and low condensation risk in a bio‑based, minimal‑waste manufacturing process.

Tailored Cabling Solution

1. Short Link Cable

• • Four‑core twisted Mogami 2697 cable integrated into the Cyclone shock‑mount’s cable channels.
  • LEMO 2B plug to a free‑socket arrangement outside the windshield for seamless setup.

1. Ultra‑Flexible 3 m Cable

   • Canare RJC5ES 4P 8‑channel mic cable with LEMO 2B plug and free socket, engineered for minimal microphonics.

2. Balanced XLR Tail Assembly

• • 40 cm loom of eight Mogami W2983 tails, terminated with colour‑coded Neutrik XX gold‑pin XLRs.
  • Electronically balanced, low‑impedance outputs drive long runs with zero signal loss.

Why Choose the A‑Type 8 Short‑Body?

• Seamless Integration – No modification required: install directly into Rycote Cyclone Small for ultimate wind‑taming performance.
• Field‑Proven Reliability – Handbuilt by Jack Reynolds in the UK, and cable‑routed by LEMO UK to ISO standards.
• Consistent Spatial Quality – Maintains second‑order ambisonic precision, ideal for VR, 360° video, and high‑end film production in challenging environments.

Order your A‑Type 8 Short‑Body today and experience unmatched wind protection without compromising on spatial accuracy.

For demos, pricing, or technical enquiries, email Jack at jack@reynoldsmicrophones.com.