Visit us at NAB and discover some of the most recent products!
NAB 2013, 8-11 April
Central hall, booth C3027
Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
]]>Visit us at NAB and discover some of the most recent products!
NAB 2013, 8-11 April
Central hall, booth C3027
Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
]]>Visit Rycote at Prolight & Sound 2013 to see some of our most recent products
Prolight & Sound, Frankfurt
10-13 April 2013
Hall 8.0, Booth B93
Visit Rycote at Prolight & Sound 2013 to see some of our most recent products: InVision® 7 Pop Filter Kit, InVision® Stereo Pair Kit, InVision® 7 HG MK III & Table Stand, the ORTF Suspension and Windshield, the USM and USM Pop FIlter Range
]]>Visit Rycote at BVE 2013 and see some of the newest products!
Visit us at BVE 2013!
BVE, 26 - 28 February 2013
Stand D64
Rycote’s products that are going to make the UK debut are: AV Softie® Kit, ORTF Modular Windshield Kit, InVision® Stereo Pair Kit, InVision® INV 7 Pop Filter Kit, Table Stand & InVision® Mount.
]]>Rycote has been the industry standard in the design and manufacture of high quality microphone shock-mounts & windshields, since 1969. Rycote has established relationships with many of the leading microphone manufacturers over the years and the strategic partnership with RØDE Microphones, is yet another acknowledgment of the quality, stability and innovation of Rycote products.
Rycote®, the UK-based manufacturer of advanced microphone windshields and suspension systems, today announced a strategic collaboration with RØDE Microphones of Australia. Under the terms of the new arrangement, RØDE will be including patented Lyre® technology with selected microphones, beginning with the popular VideoMic range, designed for use with camcorders and video-capable DSLRs. All future RØDE microphones that include Rycote's technology will be prominently branded 'Rycote Onboard' on their packaging and other marketing materials.
The Lyre® is a non-elasticated suspension web composed of a hard-wearing thermoplastic, Hytrel™, and is markedly more effective at acoustically decoupling microphones from unwanted vibrations, handling and cable-borne noise than elasticated suspensions. Since 2008 the world-patented Lyre® design has featured in many successful Rycote and OEM products aimed at broadcast and film applications, as well as in popular suspensions for the pro audio/MI and video production markets, including products aimed at video production on DSLR cameras. Remaining effective at temperatures between -35 and +40°C, the Lyre® is virtually indestructible, and never wears out, sags, snaps, or needs rethreading to maintain its effectiveness.
The collaboration reflects the leading position of Rycote in the field of microphone suspensions, and RØDE's confidence in the design capabilities of Rycote. Commenting on the deal between the two companies, Peter Freedman, RØDE's founder and Managing Director, commented: "The Rycote® Lyre® is absolutely the world’s best microphone shock-mounting solution. This strategic alliance with Rycote® is an incredible opportunity for both companies to push the boundaries of product innovation and extend their reach into the consumer and professional audio markets. I look forward to a long and very successful future for RØDE microphones and accessories that incorporate Lyre®-based suspension solutions."
Simon Davies, Managing Director of Rycote® added: "We are truly delighted to be working together with the great team at RØDE. Our core strategy has always been the design and production of performance-enhancing products to the professional microphone user. So when the opportunity arose of working closely with one of the most respected microphone manufacturers in the world, we welcomed it. We are looking forward to working with RØDE for many years, and helping provide their customers with the best microphone suspension technology available."
For more information about the Rycote Lyre® integrated with the RØDE VideoMic click here.
]]>Following the usual stringent and independently evaluated procedures, the quality management systems at Rycote's factory/headquarters have been certified as conforming to the ISO 9001:2008 certification.
Following the usual stringent and independently evaluated procedures, the quality management systems at Rycote's factory/headquarters have been certified as conforming to the ISO 9001:2008 certification. ISO 9001:2008 is the international 'gold standard' for company processes designed to maintain manufacturing quality and efficiency, clear procedures for obtaining customer feedback and complaints, and high standards of customer service.
All Rycote products are made in the company's factory, situated behind its headquarters in Stroud, in the west of England. The company has long prided itself on the quality of its microphone windshields, shockmounts and other microphone accessories, which derives from the care, skill and attention to detail exhibited by its two-dozen-strong workforce. To achieve its new certification, Rycote underwent a stringent evaluation process that included formal quality management system development, a documentation review, gap analysis, and internal audits.
Managing Director Simon Davies commented: "Rycote's founder created and improved his first products by listening to his customers and incorporating their feedback into his designs, and we've continued this philosophy throughout the company's 40-year history. As such, it's gratifying to see these principles and our high manufacturing standards formalised in the Rycote Quality Management System, and to know that this now meets the international ISO 9001:2008 standard. We will work to uphold this as we continue our fifth decade in manufacturing."
RYCOTE QUALITY SYSTEM
The Rycote Quality Management System is certified to the international quality system ISO 9001:2008
QUALITY STATEMENT
It is Rycotes policy to achieve the highest standard of product quality and customer service possible. To continuously achieve these high standards Rycote has in place the internationally recognised ISO 9001:2008 Quality System. This quality system coupled with the dedicated commitment of everyone here at Rycote enables us to achieve high standards of quality and customer satisfaction, effectively and systematically.
ISO 9001:2008 CERTIFIED
Our commitment to quality is reflected in our ISO 9001:2008 certification. We have been assessed and certified as meeting the requirements of ISO 9001:2008, for the design, manufacture and distribution of microphone accessories. This certification validates the processes Rycote has in place and those processes we at Rycote have continued to improve throughout the 40 year history of the company.
Visit Rycote at NAMM 2013 and see some of the newest products!
Venue: Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim, California, 24th -27th January 2013
Booth #: 6898 (Hall A)
Rycote's products that are making their US debut at NAMM 2013 are: a dual-microphone suspension kit for stereo recording, a desktop microphone mount and suspension for personal interviews, and a suspension and pop filter kit for small-diaphragm condenser microphones
]]>Visit Rycote at AES and you have the option to see the most recent Stereo Windshield solution - The ORTF Windshield KIt.
Audio Engineering Society (AES) Exhibition
Oct 27-29 2012
Moscone Center - North Hall D, Booth 624
San Francisco, CA, USA
Visit Rycote at AES and you have the option to see the most recent Stereo Windshield solution - The ORTF Windshield Kit.
We regard charitable activities as an integral part of the Company’s social responsibility.
We regard charitable activities as an integral part of the Company’s social responsibility. For this reason our policies on charity are administered by the following principles:
- Priority is given to those projects that are aimed at improving peoples’ quality of life.
- We concentrate on long term charitable projects that work towards easing the most pressing social problems, embracing the widest possible social groups.
- As far as location of charitable projects is concerned, we are interested in projects that can be realised on the widest possible scale.
- We are interested in executing projects that aim to create equal conditions and opportunities for people who live in both remote regions and large population centres.
- With regard to the most pressing social problems facing us today, we believe that society is most in need of charitable projects that encourage the stable development of the younger generation.
An example of a recent charity project that Rycote has undertaken could be found following this link:
http://www.rycote.com/news/article/rycote_usm_supports_thai_charity_appeal/
]]>That's it, the first Rycote app is now available. Here you can explore the several Rycote social media platforms and much more, wherever you are all in one place.
That's it, the first Rycote app is now available. Here you can explore the several Rycote social media platforms and much more, wherever you are all in one place. Please browse the bottom menu to view our Twitter and Facebook feeds, industry links and forums, as well as videos and our Flickr pictures gallery. We would also like to hear from you, so please use the Feedback option to leave us a message, a picture or any comments. We hope you'll enjoy our Rycote App. By the way, for people that are not too familiar with us, Rycote name is synonymous with microphone windshields the world over, and the company's products, which now include windshield and microphone suspension systems, are used daily by news, TV, film and recording industry professionals from Hollywood to Harare.
Go to the App Store to download the app
Rycote will be exhibiting at IBC 2012 in September
IBC (Amsterdam, The Netherlands)
7th to 11th September 2011, Booth A86 - Hall 8
Free entry IBC tickets are available at www.ibc.org/registration; simply enter the following registration code: 6214
Rycote is announcing three new products at IBC 2012: a dual-microphone suspension kit for stereo recording, a desktop microphone mount and suspension for personal interviews, and a suspension and pop filter kit for larger shotgun microphones.
]]>An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Technical Support Engineer to join our team.For this role, we are is looking for a savvy professional with experience of the technical basics of location sound recording and a passion for audio to help support our customer base, both directly and indirectly.
Technical Support Engineer
Based in Stroud, Gloucestershire, UK
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Technical Support Engineer to join our team.For this role, we are is looking for a savvy professional with experience of the technical basics of location sound recording and a passion for audio to help support our customer base, both directly and indirectly.
Enjoying a fun and creative environment, you will work alongside talented individuals to help solve customers' technical issues with any of our client's products.
As a Technical Support Engineer, your duties will include:
- Answering questions from customers and prospects about the features and capabilities of products
- Developing customer-facing documentation for the website and social media sites
- Communicating customer needs and wishes to the development and engineering teams
To be considered, you must have experience of the technical fundamentals of location sound recording within the broadcast or film industry. The ideal Technical Support Engineer will have a passion for audio and excellent writing skills. The ability to be a good listener and really understand a customer problem and help them solve it is also key.
To apply for the role of Technical Support Engineer [Microphone Windshields & Shock Mounts], please apply via the link below. This vacancy is being advertised by Web Recruit Ltd. The services advertised by Web Recruit Ltd are those of an Employment Agency.
https://www.webrecruitjobs.com/site/viewvacancies.cfm?ID=319716
Open Day - 10th of May 2012
RYCOTE OPEN DAY A GREAT SUCCESS
Customers, Press & Rycote Staff Enjoy Another Open Day At Rycote HQ
Rycote's Open Day on May 10th was a great success, with Rycote users, staff and members of the pro audio and photography press mingling in the relaxed, informal surroundings of the Rycote factory in Stroud, Gloucestershire. Rycote staff and consultants demonstrated some of the latest Rycote products, including the Ristretto, Tac!T and MHR launched at NAB 2012 in April, the customers were able to try out equipment and the press were able to catch up with Rycote's plans for the coming year. This time around, members of Roland's Systems Group were also present demonstrating some of their latest location recording products, while Pink Noise's John McCombie played a double role, offering advice on the best setups for high-quality soundtrack recording on DSLR cameras whilst also preparing a delicious selection of wood-fired oven-baked pizzas for lunch.
"This was perhaps our most successful Open Day yet," comments Rycote's Sales & Marketing Director Stefano Pucello. "What better way to explain our new products to our customers than face to face, and the feedback we get is invaluable. We look forward to another Open Day later in the year."
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]]>Visit Rycote at NAB 2012 and see some of our new producs: Ristretto, Tac!T, Softie™ Lyre™ Mount with MHR and, for the first time in USA the Mic Flag!
NAB 2012 - Central hall, booth#C1923
Visit Rycote at NAB 2012 and see some of our new producs: Ristretto, Tac!T, Softie™ Lyre™ Mount with MHR and, for the first time in USA the Mic Flag!
]]>Visit Rycote at Prolight & Sound 2012 and see some of our new producs: USM-VB, Mic Flag, INV 7 HG MK III !
Prolight & Sound, Frankfurt
Hall 8.0, Booth M88
Visit Rycote at Prolight & Sound 2012 and see some of our new producs: USM-VB, Mic Flag, INV 7 HG MK III !
Read the review!
Rycote InVison Studio Kit Review
Wednesday, March 7th, 2012 | by Paul Strikwerda
Lyre, lyre, your mic’s on fire!
Is it just me, or are microphones getting more and more exotic?
We have Snowballs, Yetis, Voodoos, Fat Heads, microphones with holes, pear-shaped mics, flat ones, round ones…
To accommodate all these weird shapes, sizes and different weights, each microphone now seems to come with its own, custom-designed shock mount.
What amazes me is this. The most inexpensive mics often ship with a cat’s cradle suspension system, whereas some of the big boys demand top-dollar for shock mounts that are sold separately. It’s as if you’re buying a high-end mountain bike that does not come with a proper seat.
I recently ran into that problem when I got my Microtech Gefell M 930 Ts. If you’ve read my review you know that I adore this nifty little thing. Because it’s a pretty sensitive microphone, a proper shock mount is no luxury item. It is a necessity.
But here’s the thing: the M930Ts is an exceptionally small large condenser and does not fit into a regular shockmount. Of course Gefell will happily sell you the one they make, for a little over $300, but that’s just outrageous for a wire frame and some elastic bands.
But there’s more to this story than my mini microphone.
If you run a studio with a decent mic locker, it becomes a real pain in the you-know-what, to have to unscrew a unique shock mount any time you change microphones. Besides, these mounts are often the weakest link in the recording chain. They last for a couple of years and then they fall apart. Just look at them. It’s a last-century design with last-century materials. Sometimes, expensive microphones are just hanging there by a thread. Literally.
In my quest for a more universal, durable and modern suspension, I stumbled upon Rycote, a family-run business in Gloucestershire, UK. Founded in 1969 by film and television sound recordist John Gozzard, the company became first known for its furry microphone windshields.
Forty years later, Rycote products can be found in television studios and on film sets all over the world. In 2000, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences recognized Rycote by a Technical Achievement Award, but the company certainly did not rest on its laurels.
A few years ago, Rycote came up with the ingenious InVision™ shock mount system for side-address studio microphones. It is based on the patented vibration-resistant Lyre™ suspension.
Rycote’s shockmount is made out of lightweight plastic, and has an inner and an outer ring, just like the more traditional mounts. Here’s what’s new: the inner ring that holds the microphone is not suspended by elastic bands, but by four W-shaped Lyre™ clips attached to the outer ring.
These clips are made from a thermoplastic material called Hytrel that is virtually indestructible. It won’t sag, it does not need to be rethreaded, and Rycote says it offers up to 12 dB more isolation from unwanted vibration compared to a more traditional system. And yes, they have the test results to prove it!
The Lyre™ clips (red in the picture) are not the only part of what makes this shock mount both unique and universal. What holds the microphones in place is a miniature version of a Christmas tree stand: four screw clamps with rubber tips. Attached to the inner ring, they can secure microphones of different sizes and shapes with very little effort.
There are several versions of the InVision™ Studio line. The regular USM (Universal Shock Mount) is for microphones between 1 and 55 mm, weighing 400–750 grams. The USM-VB (just introduced at NAMM) is for mics between 55–68 mm weighing up to 900 grams. My test model is the USM-L for mics between 18–55 mm, weighing up to 400 grams.
Rycote’s compatibility chart (PDF) tells you which mount you will need for which microphone.
My demo mount, an evaluation loan from US distributor Redding Audio, came just in time, as I was about to test several microphones, one of which was my small new baby, the Gefell M 930 Ts. With the help of a 5/8 inch brass thread adapter (included) it was a breeze to attach the mount to the mic stand. In less than ninety seconds, my Gefell was safely suspended in mid air. I won’t say that you can’t screw this up because you have to.
The InVison™ mount revealed one surprising but very welcome detail: a clever cable clamp close to the thread, separating the microphone cable from the boom arm. This prevents vibration traveling through the cable from reaching the microphone.
In the next few days I tried the InVision™ model on several microphones such as the more angular Lewitt LCT 640 and the more traditionally shaped Avantone CK6. Fitting these mics to the mount was simple, and at no point was I worried that the fasteners would lose their grip or crush the mic.
Because my Gefell only weighs 273 grams, I used the USM-L (“L” for Lite) that comes with the red, more flexible Lyres. Whereas the other models can also be suspended horizontally or angled, the USM-L can only be used vertically or at an angle with mics up to 400 g.
I tried the same microphones with the shock mounts that were provided by their respective manufacturers. In a series of unscientific but rigorous wiggling and thumping tests, the Rycote suspension system lived up to its promise and audibly outperformed the more traditional mounts.
Rycote also sells this shock mount as a Studio Kit which consists of a suspension system and a pop filter. The filter’s slightly curved frame can be attached to the outer support ring of the mount, but it will also lock tightly to most “spider” type elastic shock mounts. Thanks to a rotatable fitting, it’s easy to get the filter out of the way when swapping microphones.
The oval shaped filter is made from super light mesh (an ABS nylon blend plastic), which is really a 10 mm thick open cell foam pad, held in place by a support ring. This foam can be easily removed for cleaning or replacement.
I’ve never been a fan of pop filters held in place by a heavy metal clamp and a gooseneck. The less stuff I have in my field of vision, the better. Somehow, the clamp always seems to loosen its grip after a while, and I’ve had the whole thing come down in the middle of a live recording session. That won’t happen with the Rycote filter because it only weighs 45 g.
Being used to the old metal mesh and nylon filters, I was surprised by how effective the Rycote foam filter really is. The company says it can reduce the effect of plosives by 20 dB (as compared to no pop screen at all). It sits at a good distance from the microphone, but it cannot be moved closer or further away. It wasn’t a problem for me, but some might consider that to be less than ideal.
Having tested this filter in my voice-over studio for about a week, I can safely say that it does not color my voice at all. I no longer have to swap mounts when I swap microphones and unlike other filters, it stays in place. Pops are a thing of the past.
At $149.99, I think Rycote’s InVison™ Studio Kit is very reasonably priced, especially compared to the more than $300 I would have had to fork over for a genuine Gefell shockmount. Not surprisingly, I am not returning my kit to the dealer.
To read the original article, please visit: recordinghacks.com