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Modular Windshield
The Modular Windshield is designed to work with the Modular Suspension, and forms an integral part of the Modular Windshield Kit.
The Windshield is a lightweight, durable basket made from flexible grey plastic netting with a screening material attached. The windshield slides on to the Modular Suspension surrounding the whole microphone, connector and suspension. This system creates a still volume of air around the microphone, which provides excellent wind-noise reduction of up to 30dB, including minimal High-Frequency loss.
A Modular Windshield is comprised of: A Windshield body, two end caps, and in some cases extension pieces. The twist and turn locking end caps provide easy, secure and rattle-free on both ends of the windshield. Both end caps can now be removed, facilitating easier placement of the microphone inside the basket.
The modular nature allows the fitting of extension pieces which extends the length of the windshield so that several microphones can be used by one kit. For example, a Windshield 5 is comprised of a Windshield 4 Body, an Extension 1 and two end caps, if necessary it can be used as a Windshield 4, by removing the extension piece.
To achieve maximum protection of up to 50dB, a Windjammer (fur cover) can be used over the Windshield.
Windshields are available in two types, this page refers to 'Mono' windshields which are designed to hold one microphone, and have a diameter of 100mm. 'Stereo' windshields have a larger diameter of 140mm, which fit stereo suspensions designed to hold two microphones.
Product Variations
| Part No. | Name | Body Windshield Length (mm) | Total Length* (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 010601 | Windshield 1 | 170 | 280 |
| Suitable for shotgun microphones up to 120mm in length, with Small Modular Suspension | |||
| 010602 | Windshield 2 | 210 | 320 |
| Suitable for shotgun microphones from 121mm up to 160mm in length, with Small Modular Suspension | |||
| 010603 | Windshield 3 | 260 | 370 |
| Suitable for shotgun microphones from 161mm up to 210mm in length, with Small Modular Suspension | |||
| 010604 | Windshield 4 | 330 | 440 |
| Suitable for shotgun microphones from 211mm up to 280mm in length, with Medium Modular Suspension | |||
| 010604,010701 | Windshield 5 = (WS 4 + EXT 1) | 330+70 | 510 |
| Suitable for shotgun microphones from 281mm up to 350mm in length, with Medium Modular Suspension | |||
| 010604,010702 | Windshield 6 = (WS 4 + EXT 2) | 330+120 | 560 |
| Suitable for shotgun microphones from 351mm up to 400mm in length, with Medium Modular Suspension | |||
| 010604,010703 | Windshield 7 = (WS 4 + EXT 3) | 330+170 | 610 |
| Suitable for shotgun microphones from 401mm up to 450mm in length, with Large Modular Suspension | |||
| 010604,010704 | Windshield 8 = (WS 4 + EXT 4) | 330+260 | 700 |
| Suitable for shotgun microphones from 451mm up to 540mm in length, with Large Modular Suspension | |||
| 010606,010706 | Windshield 8J = (WS 295 + EXT 220) | 295+220 | 515 |
| Suitable for shotgun microphones from 451mm up to 540mm in length, with Large Modular Suspension | |||
| 010701 | Extension 1 | 70 | 70 |
| Suitable for use with Windshield 4, to become a Windshield 5 | |||
| 010702 | Extension 2 | 120 | 120 |
| Suitable for use with Windshield 4, to become a Windshield 6 | |||
| 010703 | Extension 3 | 170 | 170 |
| Suitable for use with Windshield 4, to become a Windshield 7 | |||
| 010704 | Extension 4 | 260 | 260 |
| Suitable for use with Windshield 4, to become a Windshield 8 | |||
| 010706 | Extension 220 |
220 | 260 |
| Suitable for use with Windshield 4, to become a Windshield 8 | |||
| 010610 | Windshield 10 | 120 | 230 |
| Suitable for Sennheiser MKH-8000 series microphones with MZX XLR adaptor fitted, with Small Modular Suspension | |||
| 010606 | Windshield 295 | 295 | 405 |
| Slightly shorter version of Windshield 4 Kit, for use with Sennheiser 416, with Medium Modular Suspension | |||
* Total Length includes End Caps
Dimensions
Suitable for
Microphone Diameters: Small, Medium and Large Suspensions for 1 microphone
Additional specifications
Microphone Length (up to): Variable
| Name | Body Windshield (mm) | Total Length* (mm) | Net Weight (kg) | Gross Weight (kg) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windshield 1 | 170 | 280 | 0.14 | 0.28 |
| Windshield 2 | 210 | 320 | 0.14 | 0.3 |
| Windshield 3 | 260 | 370 | 0.16 | 0.32 |
| Windshield 4 | 330 | 440 | 0.2 | 0.34 |
| WS 5=(WS 4 + EXT 1) | 330+70= 400 |
510 | 0.24 | 0.46 |
| WS 6=(WS 4 + EXT 2) | 330+120= 450 |
560 | 0.26 | 0.5 |
| WS 7=(WS 4 + EXT 3) | 330+170= 500 |
610 | 0.28 | 0.52 |
| WS 8=(WS 4 + EXT 4) | 330+260= 590 | 700 | 0.3 | 0.56 |
| WS 8J=(WS 295+EXT 220) | 295+220= 515 | 625 | - | - |
| Extension 1 | 70 | 70 | 0.04 | 0.12 |
| Extension 2 | 120 | 120 | 0.06 | 0.16 |
| Extension 3 | 170 | 170 | 0.08 | 0.18 |
| Extension 4 | 260 | 260 | 0.1 | 0.22 |
| Extension 5 |
280 | 280 | - | - |
| Windshield 10 | 120 | 230 | 0.14 | 0.28 |
| WS 11=(WS 4+EXT 5) |
330 | 280 | - | - |
| Windshield 295 | 295 | 405 | 0.18 | 0.34 |
* Total Length includes End Caps
Benefits
- Our lightweight, durable windshield baskets are robust enough to withstand the rigours of Broadcast and ENG whatever the weather
- Their modular nature means our windshields can fit a variety of length microphones making them very versatile
- The Windshield is designed to be used with our Modular Suspensions and together provide excellent wind and handling noise reduction
What size do I need?

Finding the correct Windshield Kit will depend on the type, length and diameter of the microphone.
Because the whole microphone is encased in a windshield basket the total length of the microphone including the XLR cable must be accounted for, this means adding 50mm to the length of the mic.
For a windshield to work effectively the microphone should be mounted centrally within the windshield, therefore the microphone + XLR length should approximately equal the windshield body length. The body length of our windshields is the total length, excluding end caps.
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