Posted by: "William Ruscher Jr."
> I was thinking that the Rycote Softie (medium size shockmount) with
> pistol grip, would work well. I have heard good things on this group
> and on various birding forums, about it. Looking at pictures on the
> web, I am thinking that it will fold down for storage (by the angle
> ajustment knob(?))so that I can carry it in my equipment backpack on
> hikes, although the description of the Rycote does not specify this
> on the websites that I've visited.
I have used the Softie a little, since it only works with single mics
(Mono) it really does not fit my stereo recording. It works well for
mono. Yes, the handle will fold all the way against the mic.
What I prefer, and which will handle Stereo M/S is the Sennheiser
shockmount, zeppelin and furry cover. I've gotten mine off ebay so not
paying near the new price. The Sennheiser setup is more sturdy than the
Rycote and will hold the two mkh I use in M/S. It's fairly easy to break
a Rycote zeppelin. Also the Rycote modular suspension has lots of tiny
fiddly bits to loose.
http://frogrecordist.home.mindspring.com/docs/ms_setups.html
I've not used the other windscreen/shockmounts you mention.
Walt
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