21cm Long Foam Sponge Windscreen Shotgun Cover for Microphone

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Wipe down everything with the appropriate cleaning solution; see below under “Sanitizing your gear.” Pay extra attention to the mics and anything else that’s been close to another person. Reporters and producers in the field: You don’t want to wave unprotected gear in an interviewee’s face — for everyone’s sake. Included accessories: RM5 microphone clip, windshield and ZP1 zip pouch. ( NTG-4+ also includes Micro USB cable).

Protecting, cleaning and sanitizing your gear the right way Protecting, cleaning and sanitizing your gear the right way

On the contrary, microphone windscreens are primarily used outdoors when recording on location for film, TV, and broadcast. As the name suggests, they minimize wind and outdoor ambience from ruining the recording. Microphone windscreens are a kind of microphone cover that envelopes it, such as with a shotgun mic, and are made out of foam or faux fur. Windscreens: Windscreens should be cleaned in a mild solution of warm water and dish soap. This can be done in a sink or inside a plastic bag. WARNING: Drying the large fuzzy windscreens takes a very long time and is best done overnight. Wind protection for microphones basically shield the device from capturing disruptive noise, but they come in many different forms and sizes. We divide them into two basic categories: Windscreens:Lay the mic onto a piece of wrap that’s twice the length of the softie and fold the wrap over your mic.

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Wash your foam microphone windscreens and softies (dead cat) using a mild solution of soap and water, per the sanitization tips below.

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Use a disinfectant wipe to clean the mic barrier between interviews. Pay special attention to any folds in the plastic or latex.