The Cinela Zephyx windshield incorporates a suspension that ensures effective vibration decoupling from the main cage itself. It has the particularity of being the only Cinela brand windshield with a removable cage, with a large volume, and therefor allows for a quick indoor/outdoor switch.
The suspension assembly is composed of a cross firmly secured to the central axis, which ends by semi elliptical isolators recessed into four points of the cage. This large base suspension, located within the volume, is complemented by a bellows with the function of windproof and flexible interface between the axis and the "floating" cage.
The high level of wind protection is achieved by the natural ovoid shape and large diameter (18cm) of the cage, which helps aerodynamics and increases the area of protection around the microphone. The main double layer fabric, when used alone, already gives a very good level of protection against light or medium winds and offers a perfect acoustic transparency. When a short or long haired fur is added to the main fabric, the performance against wind noise increases even more without sacrifying much acoustic performances.
For stereo or some surround recordings, the single knob two axis swivel offers the advantages of a ball joint without disadvantages. Besides fabrics, furs and some screwing elements, Zephyx is composed of unbreakable plastic parts that allow safety manipulation and use.
Zephyx Z-8030-8040 is made for use with:
- Sennheiser MKH8030
- Sennheiser MKH8040 or MKH8050
- possible with or without MZF8000II filter installed on both microphones
The Zephyx Z-8030-8040 includes:
- internal cabling XLR5M to 2x Sennheiser MZL connector
- basket, windcover, windjammer and travel case
