Attenuation pad: reduces the gain of your microphone, helping you cleanly capture loud sources such as concerts or people yelling. Compatible with Rode NTG1, NTG2, NTG4, NTG4+ shotgun microphones, and microphones with a maximum length of 160.5mm and a diameter between 21-22.5mm Wipe down everything with the appropriate cleaning solution; see below under “Sanitizing your gear.” Pay extra attention to the mics and anything else that’s been close to another person.

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The Softie Windshield has become the industry standard for wind protection on location. Rycote is the most trusted brand of professionals for wind protection because of their build quality and performance. The Rode WS6 Deluxe Windshield provides excellent noise protection against high wind and adverse weather conditions. The slip-on design of the WS6 features dimensions that accommodate any shotgun microphone with a length of 280mm and a diameter of 22.5mm. This well-designed microphone windscreen cover easily slips over the foam material that comes with the Rode VideoMic Pro with Rycote Lyre. Together, they provide added wind isolation while preventing additional loss of high-frequency sounds, whether you’re filming a movie project or broadcasting interviews outdoors. It can also work with built-in mics on portable cameras, as well as on external camera mics and handheld reporter mics. Key Specifications:Gain : is used when you need to increase the signal amplitude, and is useful if you’re using a sub-par microphone preamp. Increasing the gain directly from the mic means you don’t have to increase it as much on the external preamp. As you can tell from this mic cover type, the Rode Microphones Blimp is shaped like a pill. It carefully encloses compatible microphones (the NTG-1, NTG-2, NTG-3, and other third party shotgun microphones up to 12.7 inches in length) while giving it some static air space for extra wind protection. Cut off the excess towards the handle. Then tape to keep the cover secure and reduce crinkling noise. Rode NTG3: This legendary shotgun microphone paved the way for the NTG5, introducing RF-bias technology and a sound signature ideal for interior location shooting. NTG5 is a short, super-cardioid shotgun microphone weighting 76g and bundled with accessories including WS10 windshield, foam windshield, PG2-R pistol grip, and cable. This RF-bias condenser microphone has a ‘tightly controlled frequency response’ and low, 10dBA self-noise. NTG5 has been designed to excel in adverse environments, with ‘excellent resistance to high humidity, severe cold, damp, and dust’.

Best Windscreens for Shotgun Microphones (Size and Budget) Best Windscreens for Shotgun Microphones (Size and Budget)

High pass filter/low frequency cut-off: reduces lower-end wind noise or rumbling sounds from machinery. Another important measurement for a deadcat is diameter. Most mics are between 19-22 mm in diameter and will fit into most deadcats, but it’s best to confirm this before purchasing.Windscreens: Windscreens should be cleaned in a mild solution of warm water and dish soap. This can be done in a sink or inside a plastic bag. WARNING: Drying the large fuzzy windscreens takes a very long time and is best done overnight. Lay the mic onto a piece of wrap that’s twice the length of the softie and fold the wrap over your mic. Use a disinfectant wipe to clean the mic barrier between interviews. Pay special attention to any folds in the plastic or latex.

Protecting, cleaning and sanitizing your gear the right way Protecting, cleaning and sanitizing your gear the right way

Although Rode doesn’t list a value for wind attenuation, Rycote makes a deadcat specifically for the Rode blimp and by their testing, they say their deadcat + the Rode blimp equals 50 dB of wind attenuation. We get this question all the time: “Are pop filters really necessary? Do I actually need a windscreen for a decent recording?” The honest answer is, “It depends.”RE50 + probe cover or non-lubricated latex condom (probe cover preferred; this method really needs a fix from an engineer) These super-cardioid shotgun microphones follow on from the popularity of the NTG-1 and NTG-2 shotgun microphones. With added functionality such as digital switching for high pass (flat/75Hz), high frequency boost, and level control (-10dB pad), the NTG-4 and NTG-4+ can be easily operated when on a boom or are mounted on a camera. A wide frequency response of 20Hz-20kHz and low noise circuitry gives the user a more rounded and accurate sound. Compact stereo shotgun microphone for cameras. Two mini shotgun mics ensure that the MKE 440 capture... Compatible with wide variety of microphones including Rode, Shure, Sennheiser, Azden, Audio-Technica, and Neumann Roll the condom or probe cover onto your mic. Try to cover as much of the mic as possible. The shotgun with small foam windscreen and condom is very susceptible to wind noise, but is suitable for indoor use. Cleaning your gear