Topic: Rycote Super Softie compared to their Classic Softie

[F.O.Bean]

Bean I haven't found the large DPA screens to be all that effective even with a fur covering although I haven't tried them with Rycote Windjammers.  The Big Ass Shure's do a better job so that's what I use outdoors and save the DPA for indoor use.

I've run the BAS since like 2002-ish I think. Last year in 2014 was the first year since I started using them that I didn't run them! I needed to sell them last spring and never rebought them. BUT, last year I used my Rode Dead Kittens, and I must say, IMO, they did just as good as my BAS did. I didn't notice ANY wind noise during any music, and very little even between songs, so I definitely think the DPAs can do the job if you have a decent fur covering them

But I do agree, Id like the added durability of the BAS or some classic softies. If I can afford to before summer, I'll probably grab some BAS, if not, I'll try to get 1 or 2 pair of the MWJ's

[Gutbucket]

Any update on if the corrected super softies now attenuate wind noise as well as the classic softies?

[DigiGal]

Link to their updated video review.  At the time I purchased it was up in the air so I purchased the classic for my video application.  Their updated review was published Feb 18, 2015.  Watch and decide for yourself as there are plus' and minus' with each depending on conditions of use.

[Gutbucket]

Thanks DG~!

[dactylus]

Link to their updated video review.  At the time I purchased it was up in the air so I purchased the classic for my video application.  Their updated review was published Feb 18, 2015.  Watch and decide for yourself as there are plus' and minus' with each depending on conditions of use.

Thanks for the video link DigiGal!  There are definitely plus' and minus' with each depending upon the conditions of use.

[dactylus]

I'm considering ordering a pair of 5cm Rycote Super Softies and I noticed that B&H doesn't stock the "suitable for mics 19-22mm version", part # 033205.  Would B&H order these upon request?

5cm
Super-Softie (19/22)
Part No: 033205

Weight & Dimensions
Suitable for: Mics 19/22mm
Internal bore length: 70mm
Overall Length: 150mm
Min. Diameter: 70mm
Max. Diameter: 100mm
Net Weight: 65.2 gram

Microphone compatibility
AKG: C391B, CK 1 451, CK 1 460, CK 61 C460 B, CK 63 C460 B, CK 91 SE300 B, CK 92 SE300 B, CK 93 SE300 B
Audio-Technica: AT 4053a; AT 4053b
Audix: SCX1C
DPA: 4006, 4011, 2011c
Neumann: KM 180, KM 180 Series, KM 184, KM 185
Oktava: MC 012 / MK 012
Røde: NT55
Schoeps: CMC Series
Sennheiser: ME 40, ME 62 K6, ME 64 K6

[dactylus]

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The response that I received from B&H was not what I expected.  They acknowledged that they did not carry the Super Softie 5cm length for the 19-22mm diameter mics.  They did NOT offer to special order this item.   

[ashevillain]

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The response that I received from B&H was not what I expected.  They acknowledged that they did not carry the Super Softie 5cm length for the 19-22mm diameter mics.  They did NOT offer to special order this item.   

Get in touch with Justin at Pro-Sound: http://www.pro-sound.com/

He was able to special order a Rycote windscreen for me (albeit a different one). Got a good deal too.

[John Willett]

Go to Rycote's Where to Buy page and enter your location - this will give you all the nearby dealers.

Or send an e-mail to Rycote and ask for all the dealers in the USA.

[dactylus]

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The response that I received from B&H was not what I expected.  They acknowledged that they did not carry the Super Softie 5cm length for the 19-22mm diameter mics.  They did NOT offer to special order this item.   

Get in touch with Justin at Pro-Sound: http://www.pro-sound.com/

He was able to special order a Rycote windscreen for me (albeit a different one). Got a good deal too.

I contacted Justin at Pro-Sound and he said that he could get the Super Softies for me...

David

[dactylus]

Go to Rycote's Where to Buy page and enter your location - this will give you all the nearby dealers.

Or send an e-mail to Rycote and ask for all the dealers in the USA.

John,

I searched that link yesterday and the only location within 500 miles of me was in Winnipeg, Canada...  If I purchase these it will be from Justin at Pro-Sound in NYC.

[John Willett]

Go to Rycote's Where to Buy page and enter your location - this will give you all the nearby dealers.

Or send an e-mail to Rycote and ask for all the dealers in the USA.

John,

I searched that link yesterday and the only location within 500 miles of me was in Winnipeg, Canada...  If I purchase these it will be from Justin at Pro-Sound in NYC.

Yes, the Rycote Dealer list is not as good as it used to be - in the past you could select USA and it would list all the dealers in the country.

But pretty poor service when a dealer won't get the one you want in for you, even if you have to wait for his next shipment.

[voltronic]

Go to Rycote's Where to Buy page and enter your location - this will give you all the nearby dealers.

Or send an e-mail to Rycote and ask for all the dealers in the USA.

John,

I searched that link yesterday and the only location within 500 miles of me was in Winnipeg, Canada...  If I purchase these it will be from Justin at Pro-Sound in NYC.

Yes, the Rycote Dealer list is not as good as it used to be - in the past you could select USA and it would list all the dealers in the country.

But pretty poor service when a dealer won't get the one you want in for you, even if you have to wait for his next shipment.

Sidebar: Anyone else annoyed when website redesigns dramatically favor form over function?  Besides Rycote, the other one that took a fantastic site full of great information and made it look "pretty", while simultaneously making it very difficult to find anything is DPA.  Very frustrating.

Back on topic: Redding Audio is the USA distributor for Rycote.  I contacted them when I was interested in some INV mounts with the softer 62-shore lyres, which is a special order item.  They were very helpful, and said that I could set up the special order directly through them and then purchase through an authorized dealer of my choice.  Redding just needed to know which dealer to send my order to ahead of time.

[John Willett]

Sidebar: Anyone else annoyed when website redesigns dramatically favor form over function?  Besides Rycote, the other one that took a fantastic site full of great information and made it look "pretty", while simultaneously making it very difficult to find anything is DPA.  Very frustrating.

Yes, Sennheiser did the same thing - finding anything is virtually impossible now.

Mic. specs used to be clearly visible - now, the only way is to download the PDF owners manual.

Also, they used to have all the manuals of current and old models easily accessable - impossible to find now 

The rule seems to be style over information at the moment. 

However, the Neumann site still works well, though, with everything easy to find - and still looks good.

Schoeps is OK as well.

The Microtech Gefell site is OK, but they can be a bit slow in getting info. up, there is actually more info. on the UK site than the main one on most of the mics.

[Fried Chicken Boy]

The rule seems to be style over information at the moment. 

QFT.  Such a frustrating pain in the ass.