Topic: Windscreens for Schoeps MK4

[nicegrin]

Looking for windscreens to my MK4s!

I want them to be small (non bulky) and high quality (in the sense that they alter sound as little as possible).
What are the options?
Thanks!
N.

[acidjack]

The B5D are outstanding screens with a plastic basket inside to make the fit tighter... I've run consistently with my Mk41s. 

Not the cheapest but I love mine.  Also not too big (very low profile)
http://www.trewaudio.com/store/product.php?productid=353

(I don't know why this was the first link that popped up; B&H and everyone else sells them too).

[SmokinJoe]

I've been using Windtech 1200's... keep them on there all the time (in use or in the bag) to keep the dirt away.  Maybe they color the sound horribly and I just don't know it, but I don't think so.

They are OK indoors or on a calm day.  On a windy day I use the "big ass shures".  I think those do kill the highs somewhat, but that is the cost of killing the wind.

[Brian Skalinder]

Back when I had Schoeps, I used three:

• Shure A81WS -- for outdoors
• DPA UA0896 -- for indoors when I didn't know if wind from the HVAC system would pose an issue
• Schoeps B5 -- for indoors when I knew HVAC system wouldn't pose a problem, but wanted a little protection just in case

If I had to choose one pair, it'd be Shure A81WS.  If I had to choose two, I'd add the DPA UA0896.

Alternatively, if you want seriously heavy duty wind protection, check out Rycote's offerings.

[hi and lo]

The Schoeps B5's will do a much better job than one would think and they are the right price. I run them 99% of the time,  have done so with 4s / 5s, 4vs, and 41s, and have never heard windnoise on my recordings even having run under a Big Ass Fan or some serious HVAC systems.

I also have two pairs of a81ws screens for running outdoors, but they are too large to comfortably tote around.

[F.O.Bean]

Back when I had Schoeps, I used three:

• Shure A81WS -- for outdoors
• DPA UA0896 -- for indoors when I didn't know if wind from the HVAC system would pose an issue
• Schoeps B5 -- for indoors when I knew HVAC system wouldn't pose a problem, but wanted a little protection just in case

If I had to choose one pair, it'd be Shure A81WS.  If I had to choose two, I'd add the DPA UA0896.

Alternatively, if you want seriously heavy duty wind protection, check out Rycote's offerings.

I would use the DPA screens indoors and DPA+Dead rats for outdoor use for more lo-pro. If I didnt care about size, I would DEF use the "big ass shures" outdoors. I have BOTH and thats how I use mine. I have NEVER had wind noise on my recordings....YMMV

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