The 033032 Classic Softie Windshield from Rycote is a slip-on fur and open-cell foam windshield suitable for shotgun microphones, with slots no further than 12cm from the front of the mic and a diameter of 19-22mm.
Compatible mics include: Audio-Technica AT 4073a (BP4073), Audio-Technica AT 875 (AT875R), Audio-Technica AT 877, DPA 4017, Ikegami HL DNS-201W, Ikegami HL DV-7W, Ikegami HLV 77, Ikegami HLV55, Ikegami HLV9, Ikegami MC10, Ikegami MC-11, Ikegami MC230, Panasonic AG-MC200G, Panasonic AJ HDC 27, Panasonic AJ HDX 900, Panasonic AJ MC 700P, Panasonic AJ MC 900P, Panasonic AJ MC900G, Panasonic AJD-700, Panasonic AJD-800, Panasonic AJD-910, Panasonic DV 200, Panasonic DVC200, Schoeps CMIT 5, Sennheiser MKH 8060 + MZF + MZX, Sennheiser MKH 8060 + MZL, Sennheiser MKH 8060 + MZX, Sony BVP 550, Sony BVP570, Sony BVP950, Sony DSR 250, Sony DSR-200, Sony DSR-300, Sony ECM 673, Sony ECM 674, Sony ECM NV1
The Softie Windshield design provides a quick, simple, robust and cost effective windshield for the tough environment of modern day ENG and location recording. The Softie Windshield is a slip-on, open-cell foam, with integral fur cover. The Softie will reduce wind-noise, protect your mic and is the standard world wide in TV. 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 up to 25 dB of 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.
The Softie Windshield can be purchased either on its own, or as part of a Kit, which includes a Windshield, Lyre shock-mount and Pistol-grip. Softie Windshields come in two varieties of fur length, classic and short hair. The short haired Softie, known as the Camera-Mounted Softie has closely cropped dark grey synthetic fur, offers lower profile and a more compact design without severely altering the efficiency of the Softie. It can also be mounted close to the camera lens without causing unwanted shadows.