The Rycote Stereo Cyclone MS Kit 5 is a windshield system offering acoustically transparent protection for location sound mixers and recordists using a mid-side array of Schoeps CMC microphones in broadcast TV, film, video, and game audio production. It features an enhanced Connbox design with no straight or parallel surfaces to reduce room tone and resonance. Its Lyre mic suspension and Floating Basket Suspension improve vibration isolation and minimize handling noise.

The 3D-Tex material delivers significant attenuation of wind noise while being easy to clean. Further contributing to the system's low maintenance is the magnetic locking design, which allows one-handed opening and closure. The XLR3F inputs match the connectivity of your Schoeps CMC microphones, and the XLR 5-pin output contributes to effective cable management. Boompole compatibility is offered via a brass 3/8" UNC female thread.

Lyre and Floating Basket Suspension    Improved Vibration Isolation    Acoustically Transparent    Reduced Room Tone and Handling Noise    Significant Wind Noise Reduction    Magnetic Locking System    No Straight or Parallel Surfaces    Low-Maintenance, Easy to Clean    2 x XLR Inputs    XLR 5-Pin Output

Each Stereo Cyclone windshield is individually hand-built in the Rycote factory in Stroud. This very specialized manufacturing process is carried out by a highly skilled Rycote technician and takes many hours to complete.

Designed specifically for internal cable routing, isolation, and vibration reduction, each Connbox has been optimized for specific stereo and multichannel microphone configurations. Every wire and connector has been precisely measured to offer maximum performance.

Rycote uses its industry-leading Lyre microphone suspension to reduce the bulk of shock and handling noise. The Stereo Cyclone also features the Rycote Floating Basket Suspension: an innovative design that prevents natural resonances and vibrations from bypassing the main suspension and radiating from the structure of the basket itself.

The Lyre principle is incorporated into the portions of the suspension that connect directly to the basket; the entire structure "floats", isolating problematic internal vibrations originating from boompoles and other sources.

Stereo configurations are particularly susceptible to the effects of acoustic re-radiation, since more microphones point at the overall surface of the basket. The incorporation of the Floating Basket Suspension results in a windshield with superb vibration isolation.

An open-cell structure consisting of curved contours and no straight or parallel surfaces greatly reduces room-tone effects inherent in conventional tubular windshield designs. The physical design shifts the overall bulk to the basket front. The aerodynamically efficient asymmetric basket covered with 3D-Tex material provides enormous benefits in terms of surface turbulence and acoustic impedance, resulting in wind-noise reduction comparable to the combined modular-style windshield/fur cover performance. In truly extreme weather conditions, a Cyclone Windjammer (available separately) can be used to deliver superior wind-noise reduction.

The windshield can be removed from or attached to the suspension in an instant using just one hand, allowing audio professionals to capture the best possible audio at any moment in any environment. This is the unique benefit of Rycote's Z-Locking System. Reassembly is automatic as components magnetically snap into perfect alignment.

Location sound mixers require equipment that will not only withstand extreme conditions, but also maintain consistent performance. Maintenance is often a time-consuming, yet necessary evil. The Stereo Cyclone's 3D-Tex was developed for both outstanding performance and ease of maintenance. Dust it off after mild use or rinse and air dry after heavy use to maintain outstanding, transparent, and consistent performance for years of faithful use.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. 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: 2. Can I use short mics like B9audio cm150?

A: Hi Jean. Unfornunately, no: each kit has been specifically designed and calibrated for a specific configuration. You can attempt to use it for other mics, but it is not officially recommended by Rycote and has not been tested at Rycote HQ: purchase will be at your own discretion.

Q: 3. will this work with the CMC 1 and cut 60?

A: Yes, this should work with the CMC1 and the Cut 60 capsule together.

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. Is there a size for the Cyclone that will accommodate both an MKH60 and miniCMIT? Or am I better off going for the Modular Windshield?

A: While the Medium Cyclone would work for the miniCMIT, it would be a tight fit for the MKH60. We would recommend going with a Modular Windshield to accommodate both better.

Q: 6. does the dead cat come with this?

A: Yes, a dead cat style windshield (windjammer) is included with the Rycote Windshield 9 Kit CMC 1 Modular Windshield for Schoeps CMC 1 Microphone.

Q: 7. Position

A: MS for 2 Sennheiser MKH 8040 pair.

Q: 8. 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: 9. How should this windshield be stored and transported - what type of case?

A: There is no specific case designed for storing and transporting the windshield, but you could use a hardshell case like those made by Pelican and SKB or use a padded carry bag.

Q: 10. will it fit the CMC 1 with both the cut 60 and mk 41?

A: Yes, this should work with the CMC1, Cut 60, and MK41 capsules together.