Stereo Windshield Kit

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Stereo Windshield Kit

Rycote is proud to offer the iconic, professional-standard system specifically engineered for stereo microphone configurations. With variable levels of wind protection and maximum shock isolation, these systems are designed for precision microphone placement. In addition to single-point stereo microphones, we have models specifically designed for use with pencil, shotgun, and compact microphones in MS, XY or ORTF configurations. Available in complete, comprehensive kits, Stereo Windshield system can also be purchased separately.

2 Products

  1. Rycote Stereo Windshield WS AE ORTF Kit (MZL) RYC080211
    RYC080211 Stereo Windshield WS AE ORTF Kit (MZL)
    The Stereo Windshield WS AE ORTF Kit (MZL) includes a Connbox with detachable 130mm Binder cables with MZL termination for use with Sennheiser MKH 8020, 8040, or 8050 mics and a Binder to 5-pin XLR output cable for additional protection from cable-borne noise. It also includes a Lyre suspension, a cable clamp, and a 145mm Stereo Windshield & Windjammer large enough to comfortably accommodate the microphones. A specially designed Rycote mounting adapter bar keeps the microphones at the correct spacing and angle for ORTF recording, and the Lyre suspension and shared windshield combine to provide a solution that is extremely resistant to wind noise and unwanted vibrations and handling noise.

    The Rycote ORTF Kits are perfect for ORTF stereo recording which was pioneered by the engineers at the French state broadcaster in the 1960s, and is defined as using a stereo pair of microphones with the capsules spaced 17cm apart, and at an angle of 110 degrees to each other.

    In addition to the MZL version, we offer two other variants of the ORTF kit:
    Stereo Windshield WS AE ORTF Kit (LEMO) includes a Connbox with detachable 130mm Binder cables with Lemo termination for use with Schoeps CCMs and a Binder to 5-pin XLR output cable.

    Stereo Windshield WS AE ORTF Kit (Connbox not included), suitable for a pair of Schoeps CCM or Sennheiser MKH 8000 mics.
  2. Rycote
    RYC080212 Stereo Windshield WS AE ORTF Kit (LEMO)
    Rycote Stereo Cyclone XY (Pair) Kit 1 for Sennheiser MKH 8040 (p/n 089126) rycote_089126_stereo_cyclone_xy_kit_1 / RYC089126. Please Note: Microphones not included in the kit.

    Since the launch of Rycote's hugely popular flagship windshield Kit – the Cyclone – customers have been asking for stereo versions. Rycote listened, and began the most intensive, detailed cycle of product development to date.The new Rycote Stereo Cyclone range features a comprehensive selection of professional windshield kits, designed for the popular stereo techniques, such as X/Y, Mid-Side and Double Mid-Side. As well as models designed for Single Mic and Ambisonic mic applications. Each model has been individually designed to perfectly compliment specific, popular stereo microphone combinations. Whether it’s for production sound, broadcast, audio for gaming or wildlife recording – if you use stereo recording to create directionality, perspective, space, atmosphere and realism – there’s a Stereo Cyclone model that’s perfect for you.