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Title: Windscreens and Cables for akg 460’s
Post by: brookie2008 on June 16, 2023, 12:55:38 PM: I am excited to start taping again after not taping for almost 20 years.

I am looking for indoor and outdoor windscreens for 460s and a pair of cables.

Opening to any and all suggestions. I appreciate the help!
Title: Re: Windscreens and Cables for akg 460’s
Post by: goodcooker on June 16, 2023, 02:23:31 PM: For outdoors the Movo WST50 cannot be beat for the price. Kinda bulky and weird at first but they work fantastic.

They were hard to find for a while but now Movo sells direct with free US shipping - https://www.movophoto.com/products/wst-premium-ballistic-nylon-windscreen?variant=31725821329452&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=&utm_term=&gclid=CjwKCAjwkLCkBhA9EiwAka9QRoEcAeKfvunsU9ytMgNMJMErmjk7aTdx9oTYJheKrJtOzmro2tcIwRoCTq0QAvD_BwE (https://www.movophoto.com/products/wst-premium-ballistic-nylon-windscreen?variant=31725821329452&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=&utm_term=&gclid=CjwKCAjwkLCkBhA9EiwAka9QRoEcAeKfvunsU9ytMgNMJMErmjk7aTdx9oTYJheKrJtOzmro2tcIwRoCTq0QAvD_BwE)
Title: Re: Windscreens and Cables for akg 460’s
Post by: BlueSky71 on June 16, 2023, 02:35:21 PM: I have been using these indoors on AKG CK3X series. They fit snug and will not fall of, I believe your mics are the same O.D. I have had others that fall off and get lost

https://www.akg.com/Microphones/Microphone%20Accessories/W90.html?dwvar_W90_color=Black-GLOBAL-Current&cgid=Microphone%20Accessories#prefn1=color&prefv1=Black&prefn2=isRefurbished&prefv2=false&start=1

B&H has them and ships quickly https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/162950-REG/AKG_2496_Z_00010_W90_Windscreen.html
Title: Re: Windscreens and Cables for akg 460’s
Post by: rocksuitcase on June 16, 2023, 03:06:32 PM: Shure A81Ws
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/68646-REG/Shure_A81WS_A81WS_Windscreen_for.html

I use these for both my AKG actives and 460 bodies with both the older and ULS series capsules
other than the movo's, which I have not used but get great reviews, I can attest to these bad boys.
Title: Re: Windscreens and Cables for akg 460’s
Post by: DavidPuddy on June 16, 2023, 03:35:02 PM: Pretty much anything will work indoors unless you have a big ass fan putting out a lot of air nearby. I would not recommend the DPA UA0896 windscreens though - mine started to fall apart within two years of purchase.

Here's the windtech screens: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/298936-REG/WindTech_1212_Windtech_1200_Series.html

This should fit as well for even cheaper. (I have a dead cat from this brand on my camera mic and it works well so quality seems to be there): https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/850366-REG/auray_whf_2040_hh_foam_20mm_1_dia_40mm_1_6.html

For outdoors I have used the big Shures and Movo and both work fine. If it's really windy you will need dead cats.
Title: Re: Windscreens and Cables for akg 460’s
Post by: wordgroove on June 16, 2023, 06:17:32 PM: anyone got suggestions for windescreens for AKG ck63 - the ones made by akg are perfect but they are bacstocked ??

thanks
Title: Re: Windscreens and Cables for akg 460’s
Post by: mccordo on June 17, 2023, 08:47:44 AM: Quote from: goodcooker on June 16, 2023, 02:23:31 PM

For outdoors the Movo WST50 cannot be beat for the price. Kinda bulky and weird at first but they work fantastic.

They were hard to find for a while but now Movo sells direct with free US shipping - https://www.movophoto.com/products/wst-premium-ballistic-nylon-windscreen?variant=31725821329452&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=&utm_term=&gclid=CjwKCAjwkLCkBhA9EiwAka9QRoEcAeKfvunsU9ytMgNMJMErmjk7aTdx9oTYJheKrJtOzmro2tcIwRoCTq0QAvD_BwE (https://www.movophoto.com/products/wst-premium-ballistic-nylon-windscreen?variant=31725821329452&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=&utm_term=&gclid=CjwKCAjwkLCkBhA9EiwAka9QRoEcAeKfvunsU9ytMgNMJMErmjk7aTdx9oTYJheKrJtOzmro2tcIwRoCTq0QAvD_BwE)

Seconded. I have a pair of the ballistic and a pair of the furry Movo windscreens. The ballistic are my go-to set for windy conditions and have always been great at handling the wind noise. The furry ones are ok for light wind, but I don’t trust them as much as the ballistic.
Title: Re: Windscreens and Cables for akg 460’s
Post by: wordgroove on June 19, 2023, 07:40:16 PM: thank you
i ordered some MOVO sceens

great recommendation
Title: Re: Windscreens and Cables for akg 460’s
Post by: morst on June 21, 2023, 02:53:08 AM: Quote from: wordgroove on June 19, 2023, 07:40:16 PM
thank you
i ordered some MOVO sceens

great recommendation
I bought a couple sets.
Surprisingly huge!
Title: Re: Windscreens and Cables for akg 460’s
Post by: brookie2008 on June 27, 2023, 09:47:55 PM: Thanks for the suggestions everyone!

I'm ordering the Movo's.
Title: Re: Windscreens and Cables for akg 460’s
Post by: kindms on June 28, 2023, 08:25:56 AM: Quote from: goodcooker on June 16, 2023, 02:23:31 PM

For outdoors the Movo WST50 cannot be beat for the price. Kinda bulky and weird at first but they work fantastic.

They were hard to find for a while but now Movo sells direct with free US shipping - https://www.movophoto.com/products/wst-premium-ballistic-nylon-windscreen?variant=31725821329452&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=&utm_term=&gclid=CjwKCAjwkLCkBhA9EiwAka9QRoEcAeKfvunsU9ytMgNMJMErmjk7aTdx9oTYJheKrJtOzmro2tcIwRoCTq0QAvD_BwE (https://www.movophoto.com/products/wst-premium-ballistic-nylon-windscreen?variant=31725821329452&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=&utm_term=&gclid=CjwKCAjwkLCkBhA9EiwAka9QRoEcAeKfvunsU9ytMgNMJMErmjk7aTdx9oTYJheKrJtOzmro2tcIwRoCTq0QAvD_BwE)

dang. you cant beat that price
Title: Re: Windscreens and Cables for akg 460’s
Post by: brookie2008 on July 02, 2023, 10:33:08 AM: Quote from: brookie2008 on June 27, 2023, 09:47:55 PM
Thanks for the suggestions everyone!

I'm ordering the Movo's.

What size did you go with for the 460’s?
Title: Re: Windscreens and Cables for akg 460’s
Post by: checht on July 03, 2023, 05:35:17 PM: 20% off at Movo right now...