Topic: Review of 2 deadkittens for Sony PCM D-50

[digifish_music]

File name fixed for Light Breeze.

Truth be told, the difference between the different screens doesn't jump out at you, even with headphones.  That said, even the higher breeze is not that high.  I'm going to run another series tonight to simulate the kind of gusts you'd get outside on a windy day, and post that.  Watch this post for an edit.

watching! 

[nolonemo]

Here's the test with the strong breeze, I would say this is like an afternoon breeze at the beach.  Unfortunately I neglected to get the foamcore shielded baseline for the fan noise (higher than in the previous tests because I turned the fan up).  One of the problems with this test setup is the loudness of the fan.  Of course, under actual recording conditons, ambient noise could be lower or higher than the fan was.

Sony D50 with breeze from fan, gain set at 4.75 with mics at 90 degrees
Fan adjusted so meter read -12db with Zoom windscreen in place
RMS levels of segments were measured in Sony Sound Forge 8

Strong breeze:
Uprotected mics:  0dB (continuous clipping)
Rode deadkitten:  -32dB RMS
eBay deadkitten:  -22dB RMS
Zoom H2 foam windscreen:  -23dB RMS

www.nolonemo.com/files/Strong breeze.mp3

[digifish_music]

Here's the test with the strong breeze, I would say this is like an afternoon breeze at the beach.  Unfortunately I neglected to get the foamcore shielded baseline for the fan noise (higher than in the previous tests because I turned the fan up).  One of the problems with this test setup is the loudness of the fan.  Of course, under actual recording conditons, ambient noise could be lower or higher than the fan was.

Sony D50 with breeze from fan, gain set at 4.75 with mics at 90 degrees
Fan adjusted so meter read -12db with Zoom windscreen in place
RMS levels of segments were measured in Sony Sound Forge 8

Strong breeze:
Uprotected mics:  0dB (continuous clipping)
Rode deadkitten:  -32dB RMS
eBay deadkitten:  -22dB RMS
Zoom H2 foam windscreen:  -23dB RMS

www.nolonemo.com/files/Strong breeze.mp3

More +T's, the Rode is a clear winner, and here's how it looks....

[flintstone]

+Ts all around!  The Rode Deadkitten costs about $25 from online vendors.
If it fits over the D50, it will fit over the rest of the current batch of
handheld recorders.

Flintstone

[nolonemo]

Yes.  I originally got the deadkitten for my AT-822 mic, so it's a nicely versatile piece of gear.

[Chadfish]

Reviving an old thread here. I have the D-50 and I want to pick up some wind protection. Can anyone say how the Rode Dead Kitten might stack up against these new RedHead wind screens?

http://www.redheadwindscreens.com/products/


The long hair on the RedHeads seems like it would offer more protection. Any thoughts?

[jbell]

Contact Tbrown and get a custom muppet made!

http://taperssection.com/index.php?topic=137563.0

Reviving an old thread here. I have the D-50 and I want to pick up some wind protection. Can anyone say how the Rode Dead Kitten might stack up against these new RedHead wind screens?

http://www.redheadwindscreens.com/products/


The long hair on the RedHeads seems like it would offer more protection. Any thoughts?

[ero3030]

i use rode deadkittens over the factory windscreens on my akg460's,  and for my cmxy4v's i use a rycote baby ball gag cover over that factory wind screen.  it gives u flexibility on how much wind protection u really need that day.  too much wind protection or not enough can be a bad thing.  ed

[Chadfish]

The D-50 recorder that I am trying to find wind protection for does not have a foam cover. Just the mics out in the open. I need something that fits it and works good. Dead kitten or Redhead or Muppet? The Muppetts seem like they are for big mics that have foam windscreens on them already.