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Slip-on Windshields for Shotgun Microphones

Smoothie

Windshield Rating: MEDIUM

This slip-on 2-part foam cavity windshield is tough enough to withstand the rigours of modern day ENG and location recording, whilst still being practical.

Constructed of specially designed open-cell acoustic foam base and covered by a thin foam outer skin, Smoothies offer up to 22 dB of wind-noise reduction without any adverse effect on High-Frequency. In addition, the foam used is not susceptible to UV or moisture damage, giving this product great longevity.

The Smoothie will reduce wind-noise, protect your mic and even act as a recognisable asset. Smoothie windshields are available in a large range of sizes, to match Softie sizes, and fit most popular shotgun microphones.

Smoothie windshields can be shock-mounted using either the Softie Lyre Mount or the on-camera InVision™ Video Mount. Because of they’re smooth nature, Smoothies are often preferred, as they’re less obtrusive.

For applications requiring increased wind protection, removable Windjammer™ are available, extending product versatility. Smoothie Windjammer™ can offer up to 22 dB of wind-noise attenuation and are made using Softie fur.

Available in a colourful selection.

Product Variations

Name Black Yellow Green Blue Red Windjammer™
5cm Smoothie Standard Hole 039222 039212 039242 039232 039252 021709
  Suitable for shotgun microphones, with slots no further than 5 cm from the front of the mic.
 
10cm Smoothie Standard Hole 039322 039312 039342 039332 039352 021710
  Suitable for shotgun microphones, with slots no further than 10 cm from the front of the mic.
 
12cm Smoothie Standard Hole 039422 039412 039442 039432 039452 021711
  Suitable for shotgun microphones, with slots no further than 12 cm from the front of the mic.
 
14cm Smoothie Standard Hole 039522 039512 039542 039532 039552 021712
  Suitable for shotgun microphones, with slots no further than 14 cm from the front of the mic.
 
18cm Smoothie Standard Hole 039622 039612 039642 039632 039652 021713
  Suitable for shotgun microphones, with slots no further than 18 cm from the front of the mic.
 
5cm Smoothie    Large Hole 039223 039213 039243 039233 039253 021709
  Suitable for shotgun microphones, with slots no further than 5 cm from the front of the mic.
 
10cm Smoothie   Large Hole 039323 039313 039343 039333 039353 021710
  Suitable for shotgun microphones, with slots no further than 10 cm from the front of the mic.
 
12cm Smoothie   Large Hole 039423 039413 039443 039433 039453 021711
  Suitable for shotgun microphones, with slots no further than 12 cm from the front of the mic.
 
14cm Smoothie   Large Hole 039523 039513 039543 039533 039553 021712
  Suitable for shotgun microphones, with slots no further than 14vcm from the front of the mic.
 
18cm Smoothie   Large Hole 039623 039613 039643 039633 039653 021713
  Suitable for shotgun microphones, with slots no further than 18 cm from the front of the mic.
 

Dimensions

Width:
70 mm
Length:
Available in 5, 10, 12, 14 and 18 cm
Height:
N/A
Weight:
see below table

Suitable for

Microphone Diameters: Standard Hole: 19-22 mm
  Large Hole: 24-25 mm
Microphone Length (up to): see size guide tab
Maximum Wind-noise Attenuation: 22 dB

Additional specifications

Name Net Weight (Kg) Gross Weight (Kg)
5 cm Smoothie Standard Hole 0.03 0.07
 
10 cm Smoothie Standard Hole 0.03 0.09
 
12 cm Smoothie Standard Hole 0.03 0.09
 
14 cm Smoothie Standard Hole 0.04 0.1
 
18 cm Smoothie Standard Hole 0.04
0.1
 

Benefits

  • Cost effective windshielding which is tough enough to endure ENG and location recording
  • Simple to use , with option of extending your branding potential
  • By using materials manufactured for the purpose, you get excellent wind protection without loss in quality of sound

What size do I need?

slip-on size guide

Finding the correct slip-on windshield will depend on the type, length and diameter of the microphone. Slip-on windshields are designed for cylindrical shotgun mics, ranging from 19-25 mm in diameter.  

For any windshield to work effectively it must cover all the ports on the microphone. Therefore a 12 cm slip-on windshield would be suitable for shotgun microphones, with slots no further than 12 cm from the front of the mic.

The diameter of the microphone is also key, as the fit must be tight in order to achieve a good seal. Rycote slip-on windshields come in three diameter fittings, Universal (19-25 mm), Standard (19-22 mm) or Large (24-25 mm).