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August 24th, 2007, 04:34 PM | #1 |
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Blimp: Sennheiser or Rycote?
I am trying to decide which of these kits to get:
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...ld_Kit_4_.html http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...stem_f_ME.html They are only about onehundred dollars apart; is one significantly better than the other? Oh, this would be for a Sennheiser MKH416 mic. I have a Rycote softie which works in light wind, but I can't seem to rely on it when the wind gets a little stronger (which it often does here in the midwestern US). Thanks, Martin
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Never used athe Sennhiser Blimp but we do use the Rycote. We are also using a Sennhiser 416. Here is an example of how well the rycote works.
Sample one. Very windy area with just a lightwave softie. http://celtt.kcc.hawaii.edu/~imd/sample_movies/001.mov Sample two. Very windy area, not the same location as number one but subjectively just as windy. Using the Rycote Windjammer #4. http://celtt.kcc.hawaii.edu/~imd/sample_movies/002.mov |
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K-Tek blimp is not an option? :'(
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as far as wind protection goes, i think they are both about the same. however i find the sennheiser to be a superior design and handles far more abuse than the rycote. the senny is also easier to get your mic in and out of, and comes with mounting hardware for both the 416 and 60 mics. i think the senny is a bit lighter as well.
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Well, I don't really know anything about it. It is significantly less expensive, which is good, but I can't tell if it is as rugged and effective as the others. Any experience?
- Martin
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Thanks for all your comments. What I am hearing is that the Sennheiser and Rycote may be a notch above the K-Tek (referring to Wayne's feedback), but I didn't hear anything conclusive that would put the Sennheiser over the Rycote or vice versa. I'll probably go with the Rycote, since it's a little cheaper than the Sennheiser.
Daniel: I wish I could try them both out, but I don't know where to find/rent/buy them nearby, so I'll just have to order one and make it work - that's why this forum is so helpful! - Martin
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