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Title: Rode WS6 windshield softie jammer (furry thing from Rode)
Post by: digifish_music on October 28, 2008, 11:49:06 PM
They have launched a new furry thing WS6 (http://www.rodemic.com/accessory.php?product=WS6) ~USD $60 (if you shop around) suitable for the RØDE NTG-1 and NTG-2, as well as any shotgun microphone with a maximum slot length of 160.5mm (6 1/4") and a diameter of 21-22.5mm. 'Follows' the design principles of the Rycote Softie (http://www.rycote.com/products/softie_system/softie_windshield/).

(http://www.rodemic.com/images/accessories/ws62.jpg)(http://www.rodemic.com/images/accessories/ws63.jpg)

digifish
Title: Re: Rode WS6 windshield softie jammer (furry thing from Rode)
Post by: rastasean on October 31, 2008, 04:43:23 PM
nice find...again!!

Where did you find one in the price range?
Title: Re: Rode WS6 windshield softie jammer (furry thing from Rode)
Post by: rastasean on October 31, 2008, 04:47:11 PM
while we're on the same topic, how do you think the video mic rates to the ntg1? Looks like the specs are slightly different, naturally, but there is also $100 difference.
Title: Re: Rode WS6 windshield softie jammer (furry thing from Rode)
Post by: rastasean on November 03, 2008, 03:32:25 PM
Any ideas??
Title: Re: Rode WS6 windshield softie jammer (furry thing from Rode)
Post by: digifish_music on November 04, 2008, 06:45:26 PM
Quote from: rastasean on October 31, 2008, 04:43:23 PM
nice find...again!!

Where did you find one in the price range?

Just googling Rode WS6 sales. This one on e-Bay (http://cgi.ebay.com.au/NEW-RODE-WS6-WINDSHIELD_W0QQitemZ110297221730QQcmdZViewItem?_trksid=p3286.m20.l1116) is $50 USD.

digifish
Title: Re: Rode WS6 windshield softie jammer (furry thing from Rode)
Post by: digifish_music on November 04, 2008, 06:48:46 PM
Quote from: rastasean on November 03, 2008, 03:32:25 PM
Any ideas??

I would expect the NTG-1 to sound better if you pair it with a good mic preamp. I don't have any comparisons tho. The NTG-1 does have lower noise specs.

Rode Video Mic = 74 dB SPL (A - weighted per IEC651)
NTG-1 = 76 dB SPL (A - weighted per IEC651)

digifish
Title: Re: Rode WS6 windshield softie jammer (furry thing from Rode)
Post by: digifish_music on November 11, 2008, 07:50:40 PM
From the manual, just seems a strange couple of sentences to write :)

(http://forum.image-line.com/files/rode_blimp_180.jpg)

...what is more creepy is that it does indeed look like fur from a dead-wombat

(http://www.hancock.forests.org.au/images/06dec/wombat.jpg)

PS: Rode are calling the cover a 'dead wombat' if it was not clear.