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Re: cinema mics?

Subject: Re: cinema mics?
From: Walter Knapp <>
Date: Fri, 25 Feb 2005 12:48:11 -0500
Fro m: "Eric Schmidt" <>

> 
> Hello all
> 
> As someone who works in ENG and video commercial production I can answer a
> question here.  Yes, Rycote is a big name in wind protection.  Another is
> Lightwave.  I believe one of the companies has bought out the other now.
> Don't know if this is the other company people were asking about.  These 2
> were the big names (and expensive).

Sennheiser also makes wind protection that's similar to Rycote, but 
heavier duty. While it's made for their mics it's no problem to fit 
other mics to it using Rycote mic clips.

In terms of finding stuff on ebay, Rycote is most common, Lightwave is 
exceedingly rare. Sennheiser turns up from time to time. If buying off 
ebay one must realize that the designs have changed over the years. Not 
all Rycote zeppelins fit all Rycote suspensions. Same with Sennheiser.

> I would never use a "softie" on a boompole.  Do use it on the on-camera mic
> though.  Just because you can't put a zeppelin easily on the camera mic.  

You may not use softies on a boompole, but I've seen this done. I have a 
MKH-70 that was previously used as a boompole mic, and it came with the 
softie they had used. Softies are cheaper, so I'm sure some of the low 
budget stuff go that route to save money.

Personally, I agree, a softie would not be my choice if I were using a 
boompole. I do have a long boompole, but use it for reaching through 
brush to get my hydrophone to the water. I also have a short pole, more 
ENG style, but don't use it much at all. Then mostly with the SASS.

Walt




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