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Subject: Re: Indian blimp
From: "Juan Carlos Blancas Avil=E9s" hexresedit
Date: Thu Jul 10, 2008 2:57 am ((PDT))
Hi, have you ever tried this windkorb- (indian blimp sennheiser replica)
with a mkh 60/30 m/s set?. In case, i=B4d like to know if these 2 mics
fits
into the windshield in a similar way they do into the sennheiser mzw
60-1.
Thank you,
jc.

http://cgi.ebay.es/Blimp-windscreen-Windkorb-windshield-free-
shotgun_W0QQitemZ130236730262QQihZ003QQcategoryZ23780QQssPageNameZWDVWQQ
rdZ1QQcmdZViewItem


El 10/07/2008, a las 9:35, Greg Simmons escribi=F3:

> --- In  "Max Catterwell"
> <> wrote:
> >
> > The blimp ends are attached to the main body by
> > locating three bayonet lugs and twisting (the framework and lugs
> are
> > plastic). I think (?) the Rycote is metal and screws. This said, I
> > imagine there might be a weight advantage with the plastic.
>
> The removable blimp end on my Rycote (short version, suitable for
> Schoeps CCM series mics) connects via plastic tabs - push in and
> turn. Sounds very similar to what you've described with the Indian
> version, actually.
>
> - Greg Simmons
>
> The
> > supplied fluffy cover is well made, but certainly not as long a
> pile
> > as the Rycote. A minor thing, but worth mentioning I think, is that
> > approximately thirty spare rubber suspension bands are supplied, in
> > addition to other extras (see eBay ads for details). The plastic
> > handle, with brass screw insert for boom pole, is very well made
> and
> > solid, as are the other parts, with the minor exception as
> mentioned.
> > My ME66/K6 fit inside OK with a standard straight XLR connector.
> > I have yet to test this in 'the field' but even when I do, I will
> be
> > unable to compare it to the Rycote, due to not having used one.
> > In my opinion, this is a very good buy, and I wouldn't hesitate to
> > recommend it FOR THE PRICE. As has been stated previously, you
> could
> > buy several of these for the comparable Rycote set, and if you have
> > an accident with it, you could replace it and still be 'quids in'
> as
> > we say in here.
> > Max
> >
>
>







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