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Title: Recommendations for stealth windscreens for Schoeps MK4?
Post by: loughney on September 18, 2023, 12:00:38 AM
For outdoor gigs, I notice some occasionally wind noise and wondering if there are any preferred winscreens for Schoeps MK4 caps. I like to keep them under my hat, but noticed that there's a definate uptick in windy conditions in the San Francisco Bay area, and wondering what people use to deal with wind when stealth taping outdoors.
Title: Re: Recommendations for stealth windscreens for Schoeps MK4?
Post by: daspyknows on September 18, 2023, 08:01:46 PM
I have a pair of Schoeps windscreens but never use them.  Found some cheap ones on Amazon/Ebay that work in a hat.  Nothing fancy but helps just enough.
Title: Re: Recommendations for stealth windscreens for Schoeps MK4?
Post by: guitard on September 18, 2023, 08:09:52 PM
I don't use windscreens (or haven't had to yet), but I've been told these work for MK41s:

https://www.movophoto.com/products/wst-premium-ballistic-nylon-windscreen

(https://www.movophoto.com/cdn/shop/products/pro-premium-ballistic-nylon-shotgun-mic-windscreen-wst-movo-976246_5000x.jpg?v=1646941185)

(https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71a1yiuappL._AC_SL1500_.jpg)
Title: Re: Recommendations for stealth windscreens for Schoeps MK4?
Post by: Gutbucket on September 19, 2023, 09:36:53 AM
Switch to big fluffy wig or fur hat
Title: Re: Recommendations for stealth windscreens for Schoeps MK4?
Post by: jb63 on September 19, 2023, 09:45:21 AM
Quote from: guitard on September 18, 2023, 08:09:52 PM

https://www.movophoto.com/products/wst-premium-ballistic-nylon-windscreen


These are great outside and reasonable cheap.
I bought a pair, cut them exactly in half, and used them in conjunction with the cardboard visor part of my kangol-style hat and then packed enough foam around to insulate and cover up the look. Its not graceful and it depends upon how you position the mics and the size of you hat but the MK5s fit in there pointing where I want and its saved me from the windiest venue in town, Red Butte Garden.
Title: Re: Recommendations for stealth windscreens for Schoeps MK4?
Post by: loughney on September 21, 2023, 09:22:43 PM
Quote from: Gutbucket on September 19, 2023, 09:36:53 AM
Switch to big fluffy wig or fur hat
Good idea, I am thinking of this:

https://www.amazon.com/Unisex-Halloween-Holiday-Costume-Rainbow/dp/B07VBJD5MX/ref=asc_df_B07VBJD5MX/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=532543644169&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=17190191181529679636&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9031971&hvtargid=pla-1394770019716&psc=1
Title: Re: Recommendations for stealth windscreens for Schoeps MK4?
Post by: Gutbucket on September 22, 2023, 09:29:00 AM
Bay Area camouflage.  Only problem will be the incongruence of standing still while wearing that and not dancing wildly.

Funny the listing for it doesn't specify concert functionality, while the plain dark version of it does, and while it specifically mentions the disco/rainbow wig has no odour apparently the plain dark version is brand new.

About this item:
100% Brand New
High Quality: 100% high-quality high-temperature synthetic fiber,which is very suitable for long term use Wig color may vary due to different monitor or lights
Wig color may vary due to different monitor or lights
Function: Perfect for Halloween wig, concerts, theme parties, weddings, dating, and any other occasion
Package Included: Wig X 1