The black, 19/20mm Baseball Felt-Covered Windscreen from Rycote is designed to fit over a shotgun or similarly shaped microphone and greatly reduce unwanted 'swooshes' during fast swings and other rapid boom-pole movements. It is lightweight and offers increased performance over conventional foam windscreens.

The Baseball is built with open-cell foam and covered in a felt material. It can be used for fast/deep booming and plosive reduction. Additionally, it helps to protect your mic.

Increased Performance over Foam    Low Coloration of Sound    Fast On/Off Installation    Reduces Swooshes from Boompole Movement    Helps Protect the Microphone

DPA 4018A, Schoeps CMC Series, Sennheiser MKH 8040 + MZX, and Sennheiser MKH 8050 + MZX

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. What's the difference between this cavity-type baseball and the original one?

A: This in fact the original rycote baseball. B&H sells size 21/22 as a single baseball as well as 3 pack. B&H can special order the other sizes. The Rycote Baseball comes in 19/20, 21/22 (green end-cap) and 24/25 variants, reflecting compatible microphone diameters in mm.

Q: 2. will this work with the mkh 8040 and mkh 8050 from sennheiser? and what shock mount should i use with this? difference to cages?

A: Yes, the Rycote Baseball Felt-Covered Windscreen (Black, 19/20mm, Single) will work with the Sennheiser MKH 8040 and MKH 8050 models. You will be able to use any shockmount that is compatible with these microphones as well.

Q: 3. Will you be getting the 22mm size in stock, with the green seal?

A: After speaking to the manufacturer, we should have the 22mm (green seal) version available for pre-order within the next month or so; cat# 039705.

Q: 4. Can I put the Hi-Wind Cover on the Rode Blimp and additionally add Rode Blimp Windshield(BH #ROBLIMPR) or Rode DeadWombat Windshield(BH #RODEADWOMBAT)?

A: No, the Rycote Hi-Wind Cover is designed to fit directly over the surface of the blimp and not over any additional windshields.

Q: 5. is this fit for sennheiser mke2 gold ?

A: Unfortunately it is not. The correct wind screen for the MKE 2 is B&H # SEMZWA that you can find on the B&H website.

Q: 6. Which size is the best for the Sennheiser mkh50? Thanks.

A: For the Sennheiser MKH 50 we would recommend a Rycote Baseball Felt-Covered Windscreen (Black, 24/25mm, Single, B&H # RY039702) or a Rycote Classic Softie Wind-Screen (1.9" Long, 0.9" Diameter Hole, Grey, B&H # RYS5L).

Q: 7. Will this work with Rycote Super-Blimp for NTG shotguns? https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1246580-REG/rycote_010323_super_blimp_ntg_for_rode.html

A: Although specified for another windshield with a 17-inch length, the Rycote Hi-Wind Cover 4 Windscreen for Mono Modular Windshield 4 may also work with the Rycote Super-Blimp Kit for Rode NTG & Shotgun Mics, which has a specified length of 16 inches.

Q: 8. Will these fit either the sony ECM88 or ECM77?

A: Yes, both should fit: the ECM77 might require the foam to stretch a touch, but you should be fine. MF

Q: 9. What filter size fits this "Small" holder?

A: As per B+W, the Small Felt Filter Wallet holds filters from 37-52mm.

Q: 10. Will this fit the oktava m 012 mic or is it better to go a size down since it is 23mm?

A: We cannot confirm compatibility for any of the baseball windscreen and windjammer combo kits with your microphone. Oktava does list the diameter of the MK 012 and MC 012 models as 23mm (0.9") and length as 128mm (5"). The Rycote 24/25mm will be too loose and the 21/22mm may not be able to stretch because of the plastic collar on the foam. This item is intended for use with a shotgun microphone while your mic is more of small diaphragm condenser style. If you do want the foam/fur combination, perhaps something like the Auray WSS-2012 Professional Windshield for Shotgun Microphones - 12cm (B&H # AUWSS2012), Movo Photo WS-G120 Furry Rigid Windscreen for Microphones up to 4.7" Long and 18 to 23mm in Diameter (B&H # MOWSG120) or Movo Photo WS-G100 Furry Rigid Windscreen for Microphones up to 3.9" Long and 18 to 23mm in Diameter (B&H # MOWSG100) may be a better option. There are options for the same windscreen in shorter lengths if you want to cover a smaller portion of the mic and you will see a drop-down menu for the available options on the item page.