Rycote Modular Windshield Kit Comparison

The Rycote Modular Windshield System offers top-tier wind protection and superior shock isolation, available in complete kits or as modular components to accommodate different microphone lengths and diameters.

Modular Windshield Kits

Rycote Modular Windshield Kits are designed to provide custom-fit wind and noise protection for specific microphones. These kits offer a complete solution for shock-mounting and wind isolation, ensuring professional-grade audio quality.

Kit Components

Modular Windshield
Modular Suspension with Lyre® Technology
Modular Windjammer
Connbox
Boom Pole Adaptor
XLR Holder
Pistol Grip
Brush for fur maintenance
Hex Head Key

Modular Windshields and Extensions

The Rycote Modular Windshield Kit is a flexible, lightweight solution for minimizing wind noise. With a reduction of up to 30 dB of wind-noise and minimal high-frequency loss, this system is ideal for outdoor recording in challenging environments. The modular design allows the addition of extension pieces to suit various microphone lengths.

Each windshield includes:

Windshield body
Two end caps
Extension pieces (if applicable)

Modular Shock Mount with Lyre® Technology

The Rycote shock mounts feature Lyre® suspension technology, providing excellent isolation against handling and cable-borne noise. This innovative design enhances the overall durability and performance of the suspension system, making it perfect for field applications.

Modular Windjammer

The Rycote Windjammer, made from high-quality synthetic fur, offers superior wind-noise protection. Used in combination with the Modular Windshield, it provides up to 50 dB of wind-noise attenuation, enabling clean audio recordings even in extreme weather conditions.

Connbox

The Connbox is a crucial accessory designed to reduce handling and cable-borne noise by isolating the microphone from cable vibrations. With high-quality XLR connectors and ultra-soft Mogami star-quad cable, it ensures optimal performance in reducing unwanted noise.

Rycote Modular Windshield System Comparison

Kit Model	Compatible Microphones	Link to Product
WS 1 Kit	Small diaphragm condenser microphones (121mm to 160mm) Neumann: KM 100 Series, KM 180 Series, KM 184, K; 185, KM 100F
WS 1 Kit (MZL)	Sennheiser MKH 8060 + MZL
WS 2 Kit	Small diaphragm condenser microphones (121mm to 160mm) AKG: CK1 451, CK 1 460, CK 91 SE300 B, CK 92 SE 300B, CK 93 SE 300 B Audio-Technica: ATM 33a, 4021 BeyerDynamic: M 160, M 201, M 88, MC 713, MC 723 DPA: 4006, 4017C Schoeps: CMC Series Sennheiser: 20/30/40/50	View Product
WS 2 Kit (MZL)	Sennheiser: MKH8060	View Product
WS 3 Kit (XLR-3F)	Microphones from 161mm to 210mm in length AKG: CK 61, C460 B, CK 63 C460 B, D130 Audio-Technica: AT 875, AT875R BeyerDynamic: MC718, MC 728 DPA: 4011, 4017B, 4041-S, 4041-SP Røde: NTG-1 Sanken: CMS 2, CMS 7, CS 1, CS 2 Schoeps: CMC Series (Cut 1) Sennheiser: ME 62 K6, ME 64 K6 Shure: SM 81, VP82 Sony: CM 673, ECM MS5 Voice-Technologies: VT5000	View Product
WS 3 Kit (XLR-5F)	Microphones from 161mm to 210mm in length Audio-Technica: AT 8022 (BP 4025), AT 822, AT 825 BeyerDynamic: MCE 72 Edirol: CS-50 Pearl: MS 2, MS8, MSH10 Sennheiser: MKE 44P	View Product
WS 3 (30mm)	Incorporating 30mm round Lyre Neumann: RSM 191	View Product
WS 4 Kit	Shotgun Microphones (211mm to 280mm) AKG: C 568 EB Audio Technica: AT 4073a, BP4073, AT 877, AT 897 Azden: SG(M)-1X BeyerDynamic: MC 716, MC 726, MC 836, MCE 87vs ClockAudio: C850E Neumann: KMR 811 Sanken: CMS 9, CS 3 Schoeps: CMIT 5U, Super CMIT Sennheiser: MKH 416, MKH 60 Shure: VP895 Sony: ECM 670, ECM 674, ECM 678	View Product
WS 4 Kit (XLR-5F)	Stereo Microphones (211mm to 280mm) Audio-Technica: AT 835ST, BP4029 Rode: NI-4 Sennheiser: MKH 418 Sony: ECM 6805	View Product
WS 5 Kit	Shotgun Microphones (281mm to 350mm) AKG: CK 68 ULS C460B Red, CK 98, SE300 B BeyerDynamic: MC 736, MCE 86 N (C) S Sennheiser: ME 80 KU Shure: VP89M Sony: ECM 672	View Product
WS 5 (XLR-5F)	Stereo Microphones (281mm to 350mm) Sanken: CSS-5	View Product
WS 6 Kit	Shotgun Microphones (351mm to 400mm) AKG: CK 8 451, CK 8 460 Audio-Technica: AT 4071a, BP4071, AT 835b, AT8035 Azden: SG(M)-2X (Cardiod) Neumann: KMR 82 Sennheiser: MKH 70	View Product
WS 7 Kit	Shotgun Microphones (401mm to 450mm) AKG: CK 68 ULS C460B Full Audio-Technica: AT 815b, AT8015 Sennheiser: ME 67 K6 Sony: C74
WS 8 Kit	Shotgun Microphones (466mm to 540mm) Audio- Technica: AT 4071AL BeyerDynamic: MC 717, MC 727, MC 737, MC 837 Sennheiser: MKH 816, MKH 8070 Shure: SM 89 Shure: VP89L
WS 8j Kit	Sennheiser: MKH 8070
WS 10 Kit	Sennheiser: MKH 8040 & 8050 (when used with the MZX XLR module)
WS 11 Kit	Basket system suitable for microphones up to 575mm in length and 19-25mm diameter, with a 3-Pin XLR connector. Rode: NTG-8
WS 295 Kit	Shotgun Mics (210mm to 255mm) Sennheiser: MKE 600

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