Smaller, lighter, and more acoustically transparent than their Modular Windshield System, the Nano Shield NS5-DC from Rycote redefines the standards of microphone windshield performance and versatility. Highly advantageous for boom operators, sound designers, and location recordists, the Nano Shield NS5-DC 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 NS5-DC model fit shotgun-style microphones up to 11.2" 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 AT897
• Beyerdynamic MCE 85 BA
• RØDE NTG2
• RØDE NTG4+
• Sanken CS-3e
• Schoeps Super CMIT
• Sennheiser MKH 418
• Sennheiser MKH 60
• Other mics up to 11.2" 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. Does the cyclone work with any boom pole?

A: I have a boom pole that is 3/8 so i will need to purchase another one with a 5/8

Q: 2. 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: 3. 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: 4. waht is most motch raincover with this?

A: Hi there. Thanks for your question! Rycote currently doesn't provide a rain cover for the Cyclone. The unique 3D-Tex fabric used in the Cyclone's construction provides good performance in wet conditions, but is not waterproof (only water resistant). We do provide a range of Duck rain covers for our Modular range, which offer rain protection above the basket. See here: a href= http://www.mymic.rycote.com/producttypes/duck-raincover/. target= _blank http://www.mymic.rycote.com/producttypes/duck-raincover/./a I hope that helps!

Q: 5. will this fit a deity smic-2s?

A: Yes, that windshield would fit the Smic-2s. If you prefer the blimp # RY086072 would also be a good option.

Q: 6. 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: 7. What cable adapter do I need to connect to my Sound Devices Mixpre 6?

A: An XLR connector.

Q: 8. it need a rain cover

A: The Rycote Cyclone Windshield Kit is not weather resistant. It would be advantageous to have a rain cover such as the the Remote Audio Rainman; B&H# REMRMAN

Q: 9. 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: 10. Can i use my Pearl MSH 10 microphone in the small model instead the medium ?Dimension of the microphone is 187mm with the xlr cable the total is 24mm.Because i really want the most compact solution.Thank you

A: Hi Jean-Phillipe, the length of the MSH10 + XLR-5f would be too long for the Cyclone, Small as we don't have a short XLR with 5pin yet. The Cyclone, Medium fitted with a Cb4 Connbox & 30mm Lyres however, would work. Cheers