The Nano Shield Lyre from Rycote is a custom polymer holding mount for attaching microphones to a Nano Shield Kit. This pair of Lyres feature a 17/21mm opening and a 68-shore hardness for supporting a range of select microphones manufactured by Sennheiser, Neumann, Sanken, Rode, Audio-Technica, and Sony, in the following Nano Kit sizes: DB, CB, DC.

Lyre Pair for Nano Shield Kits    17/21mm Opening for Microphones    68-Shore Material Hardness    Tool-Free Adjustment and Removal    Holds Select AT/Sennheiser/Sanken Mics    Holds Select Rode/Neumann/Sony Mics    For Nano Shield DB, CB, DC

Rycote has advanced the patented Lyre mount and redesigned them specifically for the Nano Shield kits. While the basic shape might look similar, the material, thickness, center of gravity, and mechanical properties have been engineered to provide a more compliant handling response in the direction the microphone is pointing, whilst giving more stability in other directions to prevent mics from bottoming-out or moving side-to-side. Adjustment and removal is easy and can be performed on-the-go, with no tools required.

This Lyre pair supports the following microphones and Nano Shield kits:

• Audio-Technica AT4073 - NS4-DB
• Neumann KMR81i - NS4-DB
• Rode NTG4 - NS4-DB
• Rode NTG2 - NS5-DC
• Rode NTG3 - NS4-DB
• Rode NTG4+ - NS5-DC
• Sanken CS-3e - NS5-DC
• Sennheiser MKH 8060 - NS3-CB
• Sennheiser MKH 416 - NS4-DB
• Sony ECM 670 - NS4-DB

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Will these work for the RDE videomicro. I see the diameter matches but can it be put on the cold shoe part?

A: Hi Jason: thanks for your question! The technology behind the Lyres originates with Rycote; however, we have licensed Rde to manufacture their own version, and so the Lyre that comes with and fits the VideoMicro and similar/other products is designed and manufactured entirely by them. Rycote's official Lyres are not incorporated: any versions you see on Rde products are made by them using their own materials and production methods under licence. Please get in touch with Rde to resolve the issue here:a href= http://en.rode.com/contact target= _blank http://en.rode.com/contact./a

Q: 2. Can i use with Rode Blimp??

A: These will work with a Rode Blimp as it is suitable for 19-25 mm diameter microphones.

Q: 3. Which rain cover size would suit this (e.g. which Rycote Duck Rain Cover, or which Remote Audio Rainman)?

A: You can use the Rycote Duck Rain Cover for Modular and S-Series Windshield Systems (B&H # RYDUCKWS4) with the Rycote Nano Shield Windshield Kit NS5-DC for Microphones up to 11.2" Long.

Q: 4. Can it fit into a Rode SM3-R, SM4-R, or PG2-R Shockmount?

A: Yes, the Rycote 042255 Lyre 62 can be mounted onto the base of the Rode SM3-$, SM4-R, or PG2-R Shockmount models.

Q: 5. Will this work with the new Sony Z200? The mount seems to be different from previous Sony camcorders.

A: The Rycote Softie Lyre Mount with MHR is only compatible with Sony NXCAM, DSR, HVR, PMW, and HDR-series cameras.

Q: 6. Good morningAny idea if this mount will work with a Panasonic AG-AC90?Thanks

A: The Panasonic mic holder mounts generally have a twin female M4 thread, spaced at 20mm. If the AG-AC90 has that mounting - the MHR will fit.

Q: 7. Hi it will fit in an old WS1 Windshield ?

A: The above Lyre mounts are not designed for the WS1. Based on Rycote's website, the WS1 kit comes with the small suspension which would use these Lyre mounts BH #RYMLU2192562.

Q: 8. Will this fit with a Sony PMW F3 camera?

A: I can't speak specifically to the PMW F3. What I can say is that this MHR mount is highly versatile. It has holes in multiple directions as well as slots that allow for hole spacing. If you have a factory mount that has two screws holding it I would say it will most likely work. I had to disassemble and flip some parts. But it worked on my Sony HXR-NX3.

Q: 9. hello I'm lookin for Rycote Lyre for an old system which are screwed from the front and rear (not top to bottom) ? thanks you for your answerBruno

A: Rode does carry parts for their older mics. Hopefully they can help to get you the correct Rycote Lyre shock mount for your mic. You can reach their customer service department by phone at 562-364-7400. Their US offices are based in California.

Q: 10. Is this compatible with Rycote Connbox 4 for Single Shank Stereo Microphones with 5-Pin XLR? (I have the AT BP4025 stereo mic)

A: No, the Rycote Nano Shield Windshield Kit is not compatible with Rycote connboxes.