Windshields and softies are designed to protect the microphone and buffer against the noise of wind or vocal plosives.
Modular windshields are also known as 'Zeppelins' or 'blimps'. The microphone is supported within a modular suspension shock mount so that it is contained within a knock free environment. The windshield 'cage' completely surrounds both the microphone and its connector. A furry windjammer surrounds the modular windshield 'cage' in order to provide protection against wind noise. Modular windshield kits are available for hand held or boom pole use and are available in a variety of sizes to fit all microphone dimensions.
Softie Windshields
A softie windshield is a combination of an open cell foam slip on protector with an external furry cover. The microphone is inserted into a softie mount allowing it to be used either on a camcorder's shoe connector, hand held with a pistol style grip or mounted on a boom pole. Softie windshields are available in a variety of sizes to fit the most popular microphones.
We stock a range of windshield kits and softies manufactured by Rycote and Reinhardt.