Rycote Classic Softie Windshield Kit for 416 (and others)This 18cm Classic Softie Windshield Kit includes the windshield, Lyre shock-mount and pistol-grip and is suitable for microphones with a diameter of 19-22mm and with slots no further than 18cm from the front of the mic. That's a lot of microphones! The list include Sennheiser MKH 416 and also the K6/ME66 combination, Rode NTG3, Sanken CS-3 and many Beyer and AKG models. This system provides a quick, simple, robust and cost effective windshield and shock-mount for general purpose documentary and news interview work. The pistol grip has a standard 3/8” thread fitting for mounting on a boom pole and a 40cm XLR cable is included. Here's an interesting video by Rycote about the making of the Softie windshield:-
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