Rycote

18cm Classic-Softie Kit (24/25)

Product Code: 033353

Slip-on fur and open-cell foam windshield kit suitable for shotgun microphones, with slots no further than 18cm from the front of the mic and a diameter of 24-25mm.

Main Benefits:

• Cost effective windshielding which is tough enough to endure ENG and location recording
• Simple to use standard in world wide in TV
• High quality windshielding and shockmounting for an affordable price

The Softie Windshield Kit includes a Sofite Windshield, Lyre shock-mount and Pistol-grip. Together this system provides a quick, simple, robust and cost effective windshield and shock-mount for the tough environment of modern day ENG and location recording.

Softie Windshield

The Softie is a slip-on open-cell foam windshield with integral fur cover. The Softie will reduce wind-noise up to 40 dB and is the standard world wide in the broadcast industry. Softie windshields are available in a large range of sizes to fit most popular shotgun microphones.

Both the acoustic foam and synthetic fur are made from materials which are specially designed and manufactured for the purpose, and as a result offers very good wind-noise reduction without any adverse effect on High-Frequency. In addition the foam is not susceptible to UV or moisture damage, giving this product great longevity.

Advanced materials, adhesives and assembly techniques all combine to make the Softie an extremely tough product that provides excellent wind protection in the harshest of environments.

Softie Lyre Mount

This universal shock-mount, complete with Pistol-grip, uses the patented Lyre system to provide complete isolation against handling and cable-borne noises. The Softie Lyre Mount has a soft-feel grip moulded into the clip which securely holds the microphone, preventing any slipping or twisting. The Lyres are extremely robust, and virtually unbreakable, as they do not use elastic or rubber components that are prone to wear and tear.

The Softie Lyre Mount is supplied with a lightweight Pistol Grip handle. The Pistol Grip has an added element of versatility as they have a 3/8″ thread fitting for use with a boom pole. For customers who require an on-camera mount, by either hot shoe or ¼” thread, please see our InVision Video range which uses an identical Lyre mount.

The Softie Kit also comes with a 40cm Softie Cable: 3-pin XLR Gold plated, Mogami, Ultra Soft 5.0 mm cable.

Tech Specs

Slip-on fur and open-cell foam windshield suitable for shotgun microphones, with slots no further than 18cm from the front of the mic and a diameter of 24-25mm.

To fit microphone diameter: 24-25mm
Windshield internal Length: 180mm
Total Windshield Length: 205 mm
Rubber diameter: 70mm
Overall diameter: 120mm
Fur length: 25mm
Fur Colour: Grey

Max Wind-noise Attenuation: 25 dB

Finding the correct slip-on windshield will depend on the type, length and diameter of the microphone. Slip-on windshields are designed for cylindrical shotgun mics, ranging from 19-25 mm in diameter.

For any windshield to work effectively it must cover all the ports on the microphone. Therefore a 12 cm slip-on windshield would be suitable for shotgun microphones, with slots no further than 12 cm from the front of the mic.

The diameter of the microphone is also key, as the fit must be tight in order to achieve a good seal. Rycote slip-on windshields come in three diameter fittings, Universal (19-25 mm), Standard (19-22 mm) or Large (24-25 mm).

18cm ME66 SGM Foam & Windjammer

Product Code: 055210

Suitable for shotgun microphones, with slots no further than 18 cm from the front of the mic.

Main Benefits:

• Using both foam and windjammer together provides up to 20dB wind and pop
• Excellent resistance to moisture and UV light from the durable, high quality open-cell acoustic foam
• The Windjammer offers a further 12 dB wind noise attenuation

The Shotgun Mic Foam is a discreet, slip-on foam windshield, designed to protect the microphone head against light wind and pop noise. Made of durable, high quality open-cell acoustic foam, these windshields offer up to 20 dB wind noise attenuation, whilst keeping high frequency loss to a minimum.
Engineered exclusively for Rycote, this high quality foam also provides excellent resistance against the damaging effects of moisture and UV light.

The Shotgun Mic Foam Windshields are supplied with a corresponding Rycote Windjammer for a further 12 dB wind noise attenuation.

18cm SGM Foam & Windjammer (24/25)

Product Code: 055209

Suitable for shotgun microphones, with slots no further than 18 cm from the front of the mic.

Main Benefits:

• Using both foam and windjammer together provides up to 20dB wind and pop
• Excellent resistance to moisture and UV light from the durable, high quality open-cell acoustic foam
• The Windjammer offers a further 12 dB wind noise attenuation

The Shotgun Mic Foam is a discreet, slip-on foam windshield, designed to protect the microphone head against light wind and pop noise. Made of durable, high quality open-cell acoustic foam, these windshields offer up to 20 dB wind noise attenuation, whilst keeping high frequency loss to a minimum.
Engineered exclusively for Rycote, this high quality foam also provides excellent resistance against the damaging effects of moisture and UV light.

The Shotgun Mic Foam Windshields are supplied with a corresponding Rycote Windjammer for a further 12 dB wind noise attenuation.

18cm Short Fur Softie Black

Product Code: 034362

20 cm Hot Shoe Extension

Product Code: 037705

Fits camera-mounted female hot shoe extensions

Main Benefits:

• Increases versatility of camera
• Allows for multiple accessories to be attached to a single Hot Shoe Extension

The Hot Shoe Extension allows you to fit multiple attachments such as lights and additional mics to your single hot shoe on your camera/camcorder. Because the Hot shoe Extension can rotate 360° around the shoe fixture on the camera, your microphone can be easily moved out of shot and also adjusted to achieve the optimum balance. This essential, yet affordable accessory is a must for all videographers. Also available in longer lengths.

20 cm Hot Shoe Extension (2 x 3/8″ male adaptors)

Product Code: 037701

Ideal to mount a pair of microphones on a mic stand (3/8″)

Main Benefits:

• Allows for multiple accessories to be attached to a single Hot Shoe Extension
• Increases versatility of camera

The Hot Shoe Extension allows you to fit multiple attachments such as lights and additional mics to your single hot shoe on your camera/camcorder. Because the Hot shoe Extension can rotate 360° around the shoe fixture on the camera, your microphone can be easily moved out of shot and also adjusted to achieve the optimum balance. This essential, yet affordable accessory is a must for all videographers. Also available in longer lengths.