Topic: DPA windscreens

[John R]

I found some good info on windscreens at this site.
http://www.filmebase.pt/Wind.html

wiggler, great site +T.  it should end up in archival section

jr

[quantegy]

Will those Shure windscreens work with the 391's? Looks like there is a mm or two difference in diameter. I don't want them blowing off if I get a tail wind. Thanks.

[Brian Skalinder]

Will those Shure windscreens work with the 391's? Looks like there is a mm or two difference in diameter. I don't want them blowing off if I get a tail wind. Thanks.

A mm or two isn't going to cause any problems - they'll work, and won't blow off in a tailwind.

[John R]

Will those Shure windscreens work with the 391's? Looks like there is a mm or two difference in diameter. I don't want them blowing off if I get a tail wind. Thanks.

A mm or two isn't going to cause any problems - they'll work, and won't blow off in a tailwind.

brian, how's the highs with the shure 81's?  i'm looking into a pair for telluride, where there is usually some viscious wind during the day.  just worried about chopping off the top end and getting a bunch of mud.  also, looks like you're stuffing them into the cairn w/out any protection.  do they have a good 'shape memory'?

jr

[Brian Skalinder]

brian, how's the highs with the shure 81's?  i'm looking into a pair for telluride, where there is usually some viscious wind during the day.  just worried about chopping off the top end and getting a bunch of mud.  also, looks like you're stuffing them into the cairn w/out any protection.  do they have a good 'shape memory'?

I haven't run a direct comparison of A81WS vs. no windscreen, but I can tell you my sets from the Grey Fox BG fest last summer - for which I ran the Shure's all weekend - sound fine (my location, on the other hand, was a different matter).  My ears on my gear don't notice any rolloff in the highs, although I suppose it's likely there's a tiny amount of rolloff (I think most windscreens do this, even if just a tiny amount).  Certainly not 'chopped' at any rate!

Yeah, I do stuff 'em into the Cairn without protection.  I can't speak to their shape memory b/c I have enough room in the Cairn they don't get squashed.  If I packed them in a tighter spot, I'd put 'em in their cardboard boxes to be safe.

[John R]

thanks, i will proceed.

jr

[Marc Nutter]

sonic sense is 21 each plus minimum 10 bucks for shipping

masterpiece is 14 each and shipping starting at either 6 or 8

(sorry marc...hehe)


i lost one and ordered a replacement recently so i know the prices...

Hi Scott (and All),

Actually, now that the dust has settled with DPA distribution change, we have the new price reflected on our website.  $14.00

Happy Recording,

Marc

[BCostigan]

Marc beat me to it...$14 at Sonic Sense   I was all ready to get a pair of these DPA screens and now you guys are making me second guess getting them!!  Will they really not do well in moderate wind (10-15mph gusts)??
What screens will definately hold up??  Reading this board always costs me money

[rabhan]

>> fwiw, the DPAs won't stop more than a stiff breeze imho<<

they stopped some pretty strong gusts for me last summer....though nothing was like the big ass ua0237 screens for the 12mm mics

i just placed an order for the shure A81WS from microphonesolutions.com for $34.50
b&h out of stock

jr

i just got these from masterpiece for like 27$ i think.

and i also got some of the DPA DUA0896 for like 19$ i think.

and yes, joe w., i am an accessory whore!

[quantegy]

Reading this board always costs me money

Ain't that the truth. Damn forum addiction feeding my taping addiction.

[Brian Skalinder]

What screens will definately hold up??

I don't know of a "reasonably" priced windscreen for serious outdoor taping better than the Shure A81WS.  If they're good enough for George W, they're good enough for me!  

Seriously, unless you get into an expensive cage + shag kinda setup, I think the Shure's can't be beat.

[rabhan]

my screens just arrived via ups.

i cant wait to run both of these screens!!!

i agree with you brian, i really do need 3 sets of screens:

(1) smoke screens -  to protect from smoke in small bars
(2) fan/wind screens - for indoor venues with high power fans and ducting, and outdoor venues with slight wind
(3) wind/monsoon/tornado screens - for windy outdoor venues with heavy wind.

the dpa's look great for #2 and the shures definately for #3

can wait to test these out!!!

+T to brian skalinder for the recommendation and pics!!!