Smaller, lighter, and more acoustically transparent than their Modular Windshield System, the Nano Shield NS4-DB from Rycote redefines the standards of microphone windshield performance and versatility. Highly advantageous for boom operators, sound designers, and location recordists, the Nano Shield NS4-DB is a complete windshield and suspension setup with indoor and outdoor wind protection, a low-profile XLR cable with a built-in RF filter and a switchable low-cut filter, and more. Not only does the NS4-DB model fit shotgun-style microphones up to 10.1" long, but its mix-and-match basket design allows it to accommodate many other mic sizes by swapping optional basket halves.

Complete Windshield & Suspension System    Improved Acoustic Transparency    30% Lighter than Modular Windshield Kits    Smaller than Modular Windshield Kits    Mix-and-Match Basket Design    Updated Lyre Mounts Lower Handling Noise    Indoor and Outdoor Wind Protection    Low-Profile XLR Cable    Built-In RF Filter and Low-Cut Filter    No Tools Required

• Audio-Technica AT4073
• Audio-Technica AT835ST / BP4029
• DPA 4017B
• Neumann KMR 81i
• RØDE NTG1
• RØDE NTG3
• RØDE NTG4
• Sanken CS-2
• Sanken CSS-50
• Schoeps CMIT 5
• Sennheiser MKH 416
• Sennheiser MKE 600
• Sony ECM 670
• Other mics up to 10.1" long

The Nano Shield offers an enhanced level of wind protection paired with improved acoustic transparency. The kits are smaller and on average weigh 30% lighter than Modular Windshield Kits. The updated advanced Lyre mounts are also more compliant and offer better handling noise reduction. Overall the Nano Shield Kits raise the bar for performance and versatility.

The Nano Shield kits use a special magnetic locking basket design, which can be configured to fit various microphone sizes by simply swapping out basket halves. Each size of basket half can interlock with any other size. They also have two manual locking sliders to hold everything secure and noise free. Quickly and easily access mics by simply pulling the halves apart.

The Nano Shield kits are on average 30% lighter than standard kits and have a smaller footprint when used with the same microphones. The basket shell is made from semi-rigid material that combines strength with flexibility.

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.

The Lyre mounts and mounting bar on the Nano Shield can be adjusted, repositioned, or swapped out by loosening/tightening the thumbwheel attached to the bar. Likewise, the swivel arm can be repositioned by loosening the friction braking wheel with interchangeable adapters for an integrated PCS tip or 3/8" thread.

The Nano Shield comes supplied with a low-profile XLR cable that has both an active in-line RF filter and a switchable 80 Hz low-cut filter (requires phantom power).

The basket design and included windjammer allow you to customize the level of wind protection to meet your needs. In addition, the patented mounting bar and Lyre mounts can be repositioned, swapped out, and taken apart without the need for any tools.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. I understand that the Rycote Cyclone Windshield Kit (Small) is supposed to be the appropriate size for a Sennheiser MKH-50, but will the Medium work as well without any downsides?

A: Hi Tony. Yes, it will be fine: the only real downside is loss of compact profile and a slightly increased weight spec. Wind protection will actually be increased slightly due to larger basket size.

Q: 2. Would this MS Kit 11 work for an Sennheiser 8060 and MKH 30?

A: The Rycote Stereo Cyclone MS Kit 11 Windshield System for Sennheiser MKH 416 and MKH 30 is considered a Made For Specific Microphone Series. The Sennheiser MKH 8060 is a Short Shotgun Microphone that would require a lyre suitable for shorter shotgun microphones.

Q: 3. Can I use Rycote Cyclone Medium with Sennheiser MKE600?

A: Rycote recommends using the slightly larger-sized model, which is the Rycote 089101 Cyclone Windshield Kit - Large (B&H # RYCWSKL), as a better match for the Sennheiser MKE 600 Shotgun Microphone.

Q: 4. it need rain cover

A: Hi Lee: thanks for getting in touch with your question. Although the Cyclone is 'weather resistant' (much more so against rain than fur-based solutions) and the 3D-Tex material is very easily dried, it is not waterproof. No windshield can be fully proofed against rain, since it would have to be a perfectly sealed box: and perfectly sealed boxes never sound good! Unfortunately, we don't produce a rain cover for the Cyclone at this time; we do, however, provide a range of Duck rain covers for our Modular range. More info here: a href= http://www.mymic.rycote.com/producttypes/duck-raincover/ target= _blank http://www.mymic.rycote.com/producttypes/duck-raincover/./a

Q: 5. Does this item come with the microphone suspension mount ? has the picture show ?

A: The Rycote cyclone windshield (#19102) does not include the suspension mount. Please see item #089102 for the entire kit; B&H# RYCWSKM.

Q: 6. what size windjammer does this need?

A: If you are referring to the Sennheiser AMBEO inside the Rycote Stereo Cyclone Ambisonic 1 Windshield System. The only other wind protection for that mic would be a Rycote Baby Ball Gag Windshield. That would be B&H part number BH #RYBBG25 on our website.

Q: 7. will the "Rycote Stereo Cyclone MS Kit 11 Windshield System for Sennheiser MKH 416 and MKH 30" work with a MKH 416 & MKH 50?

A: Yes, the MKH 30 and MKH 50 have identical dimensions, so the Rycote Stereo Cyclone MS Kit 11 Windshield System will be compatible with either.

Q: 8. What cable adapter do I need to connect to my Sound Devices Mixpre 6?

A: An XLR connector.

Q: 9. Will this work with a pair of Nuemann 184's?

A: The Rycote Stereo Cyclone XY Kit 1 Windshield System for Sennheiser MKH 8040 X/Y Pair is designed specifically to fit a pair of Sennheiser MKH 8040 microphones. The Neumann KM 184 is a different size and as such will not fit properly.

Q: 10. can rycorte rainman uses with cyclone?or better use rainduck?

A: The Rycote, The Duck is designed to rest on a furry and not over the Cyclone.The Remote Audio Rainman Boom Mic Rain Cover and Waterproof Hood B&H # REMRMAN is used in place of a furry and not covering the Cyclone.