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Rob deJong · March 16th, 2010, 09:00 AM

Rycote - Universal Camera Kit

Does somebody have experience with this item. I mean the blimp. Is it any good?

Anyway, I would be happy with some advise. I really do not care about handling noise. I only need good wind protection. I wonder if a cheaper thing, such as:
http://www.thomann.de/nl/rode_ws6.htm
or
http://www.reinhardt.tv/Whisper.php
Will these give good protection on a Rode shotgun? It seems to me that there will be a still air layer in these things too, like in a blimp.

Jon Goodman · March 16th, 2010, 03:17 PM

Although I haven't used the camera mount, the rycote lyre suspension is the quietest and most affordable around. If you added a furry windjammer I would think you would have excellent protection.
Jon

Allan Black · March 16th, 2010, 07:09 PM

It all depends on how much wind there is .. as the wind increases so does the need for bigger protection.

You've got to determine whether you'll have an operator before you decide to employ a Blimp ie: the basket shaped rig over which you pull on the furry windscreen. The Blimp won't sit on a camera.

If not your next best choice is the RODE WS6 (and WS7) I think they're underrated they're similar to the Reinhardt but less expensive .. and not as good in very strong winds where you'd need a Blimp.

Cheers.

Renton Maclachlan · March 17th, 2010, 01:36 AM

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John Willett · March 17th, 2010, 03:47 AM

If you want to use it on a camera the Rycote Camera Kit is absolutely the best - with the supplied Windjammer that goes over the basket it actually works out slightly better than a Softie, but at a lower price.

Much better than the others.

Rob deJong · March 17th, 2010, 07:41 AM

This windshield (the basket like thing) in the Rycote kit, is that not what you call a BLIMP?
Yes, I want to use it on camera. I know that blimps in general are for using on a boom pole, but why can't it sit on camera?

John Willett · March 18th, 2010, 02:59 AM

The windshield in the Rycote Camera Kit is not really a "Blimp" - I see the term "Blimp" to be a basket windshield that totally encloses the microphone and with an internal shockmount.

These are normally far too large and unwieldy to mount on a camera.

The windshield on the Rycote Camera Kit is a small windshield (bade of the same material as a full size windshield ("Blimp") that pushes onto the front of the microphone - if you add the matching Windjammer it gives very good wind attenuation and is still easy to mount on a camera.

Rob deJong · March 18th, 2010, 05:23 AM

OK, thanks. Last question before I buy. Would that basket windshield also fit the Rode Videomic? I canot find a picture of the Videomic without foam on it.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/629652-REG/Rycote_116402_Miniscreen_Push_On_Windscreen_for.html

Rob deJong · March 19th, 2010, 10:37 AM

Nobody knows?

John Willett · March 19th, 2010, 04:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rob deJong

OK, thanks. Last question before I buy. Would that basket windshield also fit the Rode Videomic? I canot find a picture of the Videomic without foam on it.

Rycote | Miniscreen Push-On Windscreen for Camera or | 116402

The Rycote MiniScreen will fit any mic between 19mm and 25mm in diameter.

It's also available in 4 lengths = 10, 12, 14 & 18cm.

So - I think the answer is "yes" but you need to find the spec. of the interference tube (diameter and length).

Rob deJong · March 21st, 2010, 03:03 AM

OK, thanks!

March 16th, 2010, 09:00 AM	#1
Rob deJong Regular Crew Join Date: May 2009 Location: Saly Hungary Posts: 169	affordable rycote blimp Rycote - Universal Camera Kit Does somebody have experience with this item. I mean the blimp. Is it any good? Anyway, I would be happy with some advise. I really do not care about handling noise. I only need good wind protection. I wonder if a cheaper thing, such as: http://www.thomann.de/nl/rode_ws6.htm or http://www.reinhardt.tv/Whisper.php Will these give good protection on a Rode shotgun? It seems to me that there will be a still air layer in these things too, like in a blimp. Last edited by Rob deJong; March 16th, 2010 at 09:32 AM.

March 16th, 2010, 07:09 PM	#3
Allan Black Inner Circle Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Sydney. Posts: 2,887	It all depends on how much wind there is .. as the wind increases so does the need for bigger protection. You've got to determine whether you'll have an operator before you decide to employ a Blimp ie: the basket shaped rig over which you pull on the furry windscreen. The Blimp won't sit on a camera. If not your next best choice is the RODE WS6 (and WS7) I think they're underrated they're similar to the Reinhardt but less expensive .. and not as good in very strong winds where you'd need a Blimp. Cheers. __________________ Drink more tap water. On admission at Sydney hospitals more than 5% of day patients are de-hydrated.

March 17th, 2010, 03:47 AM	#5
John Willett Major Player Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Oxfordshire, UK Posts: 976	If you want to use it on a camera the Rycote Camera Kit is absolutely the best - with the supplied Windjammer that goes over the basket it actually works out slightly better than a Softie, but at a lower price. Much better than the others. __________________ John Willett - Sound-Link ProAudio and Circle Sound Services President: Fédération Internationale des Chasseurs de Sons

March 18th, 2010, 02:59 AM	#7
John Willett Major Player Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Oxfordshire, UK Posts: 976	The windshield in the Rycote Camera Kit is not really a "Blimp" - I see the term "Blimp" to be a basket windshield that totally encloses the microphone and with an internal shockmount. These are normally far too large and unwieldy to mount on a camera. The windshield on the Rycote Camera Kit is a small windshield (bade of the same material as a full size windshield ("Blimp") that pushes onto the front of the microphone - if you add the matching Windjammer it gives very good wind attenuation and is still easy to mount on a camera. __________________ John Willett - Sound-Link ProAudio and Circle Sound Services President: Fédération Internationale des Chasseurs de Sons

March 16th, 2010, 03:17 PM	#2
Jon Goodman Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia Posts: 74	Although I haven't used the camera mount, the rycote lyre suspension is the quietest and most affordable around. If you added a furry windjammer I would think you would have excellent protection. Jon

March 17th, 2010, 01:36 AM	#4
Renton Maclachlan Trustee Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: New Zealand Posts: 1,180	Long Blimp Windkorb Windscreen fr AT835b AT897 K3U ME80 - eBay (item 130341724620 end time Apr-02-10 00:04:27 PDT)

March 17th, 2010, 07:41 AM	#6
Rob deJong Regular Crew Join Date: May 2009 Location: Saly Hungary Posts: 169	This windshield (the basket like thing) in the Rycote kit, is that not what you call a BLIMP? Yes, I want to use it on camera. I know that blimps in general are for using on a boom pole, but why can't it sit on camera?

March 18th, 2010, 05:23 AM	#8
Rob deJong Regular Crew Join Date: May 2009 Location: Saly Hungary Posts: 169	OK, thanks. Last question before I buy. Would that basket windshield also fit the Rode Videomic? I canot find a picture of the Videomic without foam on it. http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/629652-REG/Rycote_116402_Miniscreen_Push_On_Windscreen_for.html

March 19th, 2010, 10:37 AM	#9
Rob deJong Regular Crew Join Date: May 2009 Location: Saly Hungary Posts: 169	Nobody knows?

March 21st, 2010, 03:03 AM	#11
Rob deJong Regular Crew Join Date: May 2009 Location: Saly Hungary Posts: 169	OK, thanks!