Author Topic: Re: windscreen options (Read 6013 times)

dactylus · « **on:** August 08, 2007, 08:42:22 AM »

Are there any "Heavy Duty Windscreens" similar to the Shure A81WS that will fit mics with a 1 inch diameter? The "heavy duty" Shure A81WS looks like the ticket for me BUT I need a larger version that will fit a 1 inch diameter microphone... The A81WS is a little too tigh fitting for my gefell mv692/m94's... Any suggestions for less than $75 for a pair?

Thanks!

dennisrtyler · « **Reply #1 on:** August 08, 2007, 09:12:46 AM »

Quote from: dactylus on August 08, 2007, 08:42:22 AM

Are there any "Heavy Duty Windscreens" similar to the Shure A81WS that will fit mics with a 1 inch diameter? The "heavy duty" Shure A81WS looks like the ticket for me BUT I need a larger version that will fit a 1 inch diameter microphone... The A81WS is a little too tigh fitting for my gefell mv692/m94's... Any suggestions for less than $75 for a pair?

Thanks!

http://www.olsenaudio.com/special.html top of the page US-1

dennisrtyler · « **Reply #2 on:** August 08, 2007, 09:14:51 AM »

Quote from: dactylus on August 08, 2007, 08:42:22 AM

Are there any "Heavy Duty Windscreens" similar to the Shure A81WS that will fit mics with a 1 inch diameter? The "heavy duty" Shure A81WS looks like the ticket for me BUT I need a larger version that will fit a 1 inch diameter microphone... The A81WS is a little too tigh fitting for my gefell mv692/m94's... Any suggestions for less than $75 for a pair?

Thanks!

http://www.jacksmusicfactory.com/default.asp?lid=279_Windscreens bottom of the page...search for better price perhaps

http://www.fullcompass.com/product/242600.html $25..lowest i could find

dactylus · « **Reply #3 on:** August 08, 2007, 08:51:31 PM »

Thank you +T

Besides the 1" diameter requirement I need the "EXTRA PROTECTION" of the Shure A81WS "Heavy Duty Windscreens" for very windy conditions. I will call Windtech to see if the Ultra Series provides extra wind protection above and beyond the standard models.

thank you very much for the link,

David

Quote from: dennisrtyler on August 08, 2007, 09:14:51 AM

Quote from: dactylus on August 08, 2007, 08:42:22 AM

Are there any "Heavy Duty Windscreens" similar to the Shure A81WS that will fit mics with a 1 inch diameter? The "heavy duty" Shure A81WS looks like the ticket for me BUT I need a larger version that will fit a 1 inch diameter microphone... The A81WS is a little too tigh fitting for my gefell mv692/m94's... Any suggestions for less than $75 for a pair?

Thanks!
http://www.jacksmusicfactory.com/default.asp?lid=279_Windscreens bottom of the page...search for better price perhaps

http://www.fullcompass.com/product/242600.html $25..lowest i could find

dactylus · « **Reply #4 on:** August 12, 2007, 10:42:47 AM »

The Windtech Ultra Series does provide HEAVY DUTY wind protection!! The owner, Craig Olsen, is also a very cool audio person that describes himself as a "mic slut". Who else would you rather have designing, producing and selling audio products?

Check them out for your windscreen needs!!!

http://www.olsenaudio.com/special.html - top of the page US-1 Series

http://www.olsenaudio.com/

100% USA Products

wbrisette · « **Reply #5 on:** August 12, 2007, 06:10:05 PM »

ULTRA heavy duty? Try this one:

http://www.coffeysound.com/product.php?productid=101&cat=47&page=4

It'll give you some serious wind protection (I know I have one).

Wayne

dactylus · « **Reply #6 on:** August 12, 2007, 08:10:08 PM »

Quote from: wbrisette on August 12, 2007, 06:10:05 PM

ULTRA heavy duty? Try this one:

http://www.coffeysound.com/product.php?productid=101&cat=47&page=4

It'll give you some serious wind protection (I know I have one).

Wayne

If money was no object (Details: Weight 3.00 lbs Price: $660.00) this looks to be the ticket.

So would that be $1,320 to protect a pair of mics?

wbrisette · « **Reply #7 on:** August 13, 2007, 04:58:58 AM »

Quote from: dactylus on August 12, 2007, 08:10:08 PM

So would that be $1,320 to protect a pair of mics?

yes, although to be honest with you, I don't think I've ever seen anybody using these in pairs. Dave from MicSupply ran a shotgun in one during the first Austin City Limits a few years back (when open taping was still allowed). Usually these are used with shotguns and used on boom poles. There are some other options though, check out the K-Tek series :

http://www.coffeysound.com/product.php?productid=116&cat=47&page=2

I own one of these too, and while not nearly as nice as the Rycote, they are half the price and since you're not putting these on a boom pole, you don't have to worry about hand noise.

Wayne

manitouman · « **Reply #8 on:** August 24, 2007, 09:52:43 PM »

I just got a pair of Shure A81WS for my Peluso's. I have a question though, I was sticking my finger in the hole of the wind screen and felt a rough scratchy material at the very end. Do I stick the mic in as far as it can go or do I just go in far enough to cover the cap? maybe to the dB switch? I'm just afraid that if I put the mic in all the way that scratchy material may rub on the mic end and that noise may transfer to the recording.

Any comments or suggestions?

flipp · « **Reply #9 on:** August 24, 2007, 11:15:06 PM »

I haven't taken an A81WS apart but that material feels the same as the material a DPA0896 is made from. I usually insert my mics all the way, then back them out about a quarter inch so ther is a very small volume of "dead air" immediately in front of the capsule. Does it help improve or is it detrimental to the sound, don't know, but it does offer a little peace of mind.