chadandreo Posted February 26, 2019 Share Posted February 26, 2019 When using a Boom/Shotgun mic on a boom outdoors, do you guys use the foam windscreen and fur windscreen/DeadCat together, or do you remove the base foam windscreen that comes with most mics? Joya2islam 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orangenz Posted February 26, 2019 Share Posted February 26, 2019 4 hours ago, chadandreo said: When using a Boom/Shotgun mic on a boom outdoors, do you guys use the foam windscreen and fur windscreen/DeadCat together, or do you remove the base foam windscreen that comes with most mics? If the deadcat fits over the foam then it's meant to. webrunner5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chadandreo Posted February 26, 2019 Author Share Posted February 26, 2019 21 minutes ago, Orangenz said: If the deadcat fits over the foam then it's meant to. It fits either way. The deadcat is somewhat adjustable. I am using the Audio-Technica AT897. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kisaha Posted February 26, 2019 Share Posted February 26, 2019 You may need a blimp system for better protection, or a softie for a more basic one. A good (Rycote) softie is the best solution (money/performance). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chadandreo Posted February 26, 2019 Author Share Posted February 26, 2019 5 hours ago, Kisaha said: You may need a blimp system for better protection, or a softie for a more basic one. A good (Rycote) softie is the best solution (money/performance). I will definitely get a blimp down the line, but I have a few more production items that I have to invest in first. I will look into the Rycote. I love their undercovers. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kisaha Posted February 26, 2019 Share Posted February 26, 2019 1 hour ago, chadandreo said: I will definitely get a blimp down the line, but I have a few more production items that I have to invest in first. I will look into the Rycote. I love their undercovers. Thanks If you prefer "just" a softie solution, the most modern is https://eu.bubblebeeindustries.com/products/the-spacer-bubble A little bit more expensive than the rest, but with lower profile and excellent performance. Which microphone(s) do you use? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yehouda Posted February 26, 2019 Share Posted February 26, 2019 Rycote Super-Softie 3D-Tex are great. http://mymic.rycote.com/products/windshield-solutions/super-softie-windshield/ Joya2islam 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronFilm Posted February 27, 2019 Share Posted February 27, 2019 On 2/26/2019 at 3:47 PM, chadandreo said: When using a Boom/Shotgun mic on a boom outdoors, do you guys use the foam windscreen and fur windscreen/DeadCat together, or do you remove the base foam windscreen that comes with most mics? Mostly I'm using a zeppelin (and no, the foam is not kept on the mic itself once inside the zeppelin). But sometimes I'll use something like a Rode WS6 if there is almost no wind outdoors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronFilm Posted February 27, 2019 Share Posted February 27, 2019 On 2/27/2019 at 2:38 AM, chadandreo said: I will definitely get a blimp down the line, but I have a few more production items that I have to invest in first. The Marantz one seems to be a copy of the version one of the old Rode Blimp, and it costs less than a hundred fifty bucks! There is no good reason to not get one: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1302687-REG/marantz_professional_zp_1_blimp_style_microphone_windscreen.html (exception... unless you already own something better! I'll accept that excuse. Is kinda my reason why I didn't buy a Marantz Blimp. As I already own a Rode and Rycote one, and my next one will probably be something like a Cinela or Cyclone instead than a Marantz!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joya2islam Posted April 21, 2019 Share Posted April 21, 2019 On 2/26/2019 at 8:47 AM, chadandreo said: When using a Boom/Shotgun condenser mic on a boom outdoors, do you guys use the foam windscreen and fur windscreen/DeadCat together, or do you remove the base foam windscreen that comes with most mics? Not even close. You don't need a hotshot mic, and they produce bad audio. This because the camera records in AGC via the hot shoe, which crushes dynamics and is the opposite of audiophile sound. You cannot manually set audio levels if you use the hot shoe for audio. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1Ale82 Posted April 21, 2019 Share Posted April 21, 2019 A zeppelin would be the best solution. After this comes the dead cat. I also use a Rycote softie (just check the mic's diameter and lenght since they make different models with different diameters but with the same name). The foam screen is almost useless outdoor. I will also consider the old and now discontinued Rycote S serie, basically a cheap and detachable zeppelin. They are quite cheap on ebay but are hard to find. I am still looking for mine. On 2/26/2019 at 3:47 AM, chadandreo said: When using a Boom/Shotgun mic on a boom outdoors, do you guys use the foam windscreen and fur windscreen/DeadCat together, or do you remove the base foam windscreen that comes with most mics? You remove the foam windscreen and put the dead cat on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webrunner5 Posted April 22, 2019 Share Posted April 22, 2019 Lot of time if you remove the foam and just use the Dead Cat the thing falls off, or nearly does. It depends on the model and mike to be honest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now