Rode NT3 / One step up from basic wind protection?

Mark Fry · January 6th, 2005, 02:21 PM

Hi Chris,
I've got the stuff beside me now. The base material is a fairly stiff gauze, quite an open mesh. The "fur" is long strands of fine nylon (or something similar) that is attached to the surface of the gauze. I'm not sure whether it's stitched to the backing or glued. Fibre length varies between about 1" and 4", and quite closely packed.

If I put a double layer over my ears, I don't hear any reduction in the volume of the background hum of my computer fan, so I'd say it's pretty transparent acoustically. However, all those very fine furry fibres absorb some of the energy from the wind.

I'm not sure that the stuff I have is necessarily the best. I've noticed that Rycote uses shorter fibres, and all the same length. You will actually see them waving in the breeze... That's probably the sort of characteristics you should look for.

Let us know how you get on.

(My keboard's covered in little hairs now...)

Chris L. Gray · January 6th, 2005, 02:51 PM

Thank you very much for taking the time!

Steven Davis · January 6th, 2005, 02:53 PM

I think it's time to consider cutting up the wife's fur coat!

Chris L. Gray · January 6th, 2005, 03:01 PM

Unless it was bought from Tar-zhay (Target), maybe you should consider going to a fabric store for cheaper fur. :]

January 6th, 2005, 02:21 PM	#16
Mark Fry Major Player Join Date: May 2004 Location: Oxford, UK Posts: 425	Hi Chris, I've got the stuff beside me now. The base material is a fairly stiff gauze, quite an open mesh. The "fur" is long strands of fine nylon (or something similar) that is attached to the surface of the gauze. I'm not sure whether it's stitched to the backing or glued. Fibre length varies between about 1" and 4", and quite closely packed. If I put a double layer over my ears, I don't hear any reduction in the volume of the background hum of my computer fan, so I'd say it's pretty transparent acoustically. However, all those very fine furry fibres absorb some of the energy from the wind. I'm not sure that the stuff I have is necessarily the best. I've noticed that Rycote uses shorter fibres, and all the same length. You will actually see them waving in the breeze... That's probably the sort of characteristics you should look for. Let us know how you get on. (My keboard's covered in little hairs now...) __________________ Steam Age Pictures - videos in aid of railway preservation societies.

January 6th, 2005, 02:51 PM	#17
Chris L. Gray Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: chicago Posts: 73	Thank you very much for taking the time! __________________ ..... keep it deep4life.

January 6th, 2005, 02:53 PM	#18
Steven Davis Inner Circle Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 3,065	I think it's time to consider cutting up the wife's fur coat! __________________ What happens if I push the 'Red' button?

January 6th, 2005, 03:01 PM	#19
Chris L. Gray Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: chicago Posts: 73	Unless it was bought from Tar-zhay (Target), maybe you should consider going to a fabric store for cheaper fur. :] __________________ ..... keep it deep4life.