The standard hole Rycote 18cm Super-Softie Wind Shield for Shotgun Mics features an aerodynamic shape and surface structure made from the company's 3D-Tex material, which allows for attenuation of wind noise with acoustic transparency. It is ideal for a variety of sound recording applications including video, ENG and more.

The 18cm Super-Softie has no rigid internal structure, thus it causes virtually no polar pattern distortion. It's robust design has been engineered for use in challenging environments, and if it becomes rain-soaked, it can be squeezed out and shaken dry quickly. Also, if it becomes coated with dust it can be rinsed quickly without affecting its performance.

Wind Noise Protection for Shotgun Mics    18cm Depth and 19-22mm Diameter    3D-Tex Material and Open-Cell Foam    Slip-On Design    High Immunity to Rain-Soaking

• AKG C 568 EB
• AKG CK 68 ULS C460B Full
• AKG CK 68 ULS C460B Red
• BeyerDynamic MCE 86 N (C) S
• BeyerDynamic MCE 87vs
• RODE NTG-3
• Sanken CS-3e
• Sennheiser ME 66 K6
• Sennheiser ME 80 K3U
• Sennheiser MKH 416
• Sennheiser MKH 418
• Sony ECM 670
• Sony ECM 678
• Sony ECM 680S

  Related Questions and Answers

  Q: 1. Can this also be used for the ME66/K6? I have both the 416 and the ME66.

  A: Yes, it can also be used for the ME66/K6. The 18cm Super-Softie (19/22) featured in this kit is our recommendation for both of those mics.

  Q: 2. Is this compatible with a Sennheiser MKH 8060 with no filter modules?

  A: Hi Tony. Yes, that's the one to go for for 8060 + MZX (no MZF filter module). MF.

  Q: 3. it's compatible whit DPA4017B ?

  A: Yes, the Rycote 15cn Super-Softie is compatible for use with the DPA 4017B.

  Q: 4. What's the difference between this and the Rycote Baseball? Does this offer better wind attenuation to warrant the price difference? Or is one intended more for indoor/outdoor use?

  A: The Rycote Baseball is built with faster, immediate movement in mind to avoid 'swooshing' or movement sounds, when the boom pole needs to make a sudden shift or movement, as well as plosive reduction. The Rycote Super-Softie is made with weather resistance in mind, with a high immunity to rain-soaking and an ideal solution for just about any electronic news gathering application.

  Q: 5. Are Super softies made for 18" microphone like Audio Technica AT8015 ?

  A: This Rycote 18cm Super-Softie Wind Shield for Shotgun Mics (Standard Hole) is only rated for mics up to 7" in length and 0.748 to 0.87" in diameter.

  Q: 6. Will this work with the Sanken CS-M1?

  A: Yes, the Rycote Standard Hole Classic Softie Wind-Screen (2.7", 0.7 to 0.8" Diameter Hole, Gray) will be compatible with the CS-M1.

  Q: 7. Hi, I been reading about and noticed that there is a few versions of the Super Softie with very different performance, especially on the 18cm. Are you selling the latest?

  A: I purchased this item and was very disappointed in its performance. Didn't block wind noise very well.

  Q: 8. Will this fit the AT 4053B?

  A: Yes. The Rycote 033014 Standard Hole Classic Softie Windscreen will accommodate microphones with a diameter of 19 to 22mm and the Audio-Technica AT4053b Hypercardioid Condenser Microphone has a diameter of 21mm, so they are compatible for use together.

  Q: 9. Can i use this with DPA4017B?

  A: The longer version is recommended. Rycote Super Softie Windshield for Shotgun Mic (5.9" Long, 0.7 to 0.9" Diameter) B&H # RYSS15M

  Q: 10. Will this work on a Schoeps Mini CMIT?

  A: The hole is the correct size, but the length is a bit too short for the Schoeps MiniCMIT. The Standard Hole Classic Softie that Rycote recommends for this mic is the 5,9" length which is B&H # RYS15M.