Rycote Softie standard 12cm windscreen

General

Use a windscreen to protect your microphone from wind and noise, as well as dust, dirt and the like. It´s an indispensable accessory if you want to create noiseless professional audio recordings. Rycote´s Softie is a user-friendly slip-on windshield that's made of acoustic foam and synthetic fur. The Softie is an industry standard for TV recordings all around the world. This is the 12cm version.

Softie: available in different sizes

The Softie comes in 9 different lengths - for most popular shotgun microphones you can find a Softie windshield. We often see the Softie in combination with directional, condenser, ribbon or camera microphones, for instance. There are two different diameters available - 19-22 mm and 24-25 mm - and two types of fur (standard and short). This product features the standard version for microphones that are shorter than 12 cm, with a maximum diameter of 19 to 22 mm.

40dB wind reduction

The acoustic foam as well as the synthetic fur are designed specifically for wind protection, resulting in a wind noise suppression of up to 40 dB that does not have any deleterious effect on the HF range. As the foam is UV and moisture-protected, it will last you a long time! A special rubber end cap allows for secure fastening. The Softie is a super-durable product, that allows offers perfect protection under extreme weather circumstances.

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