The Rycote Stereo Cyclone MS Kit 16 is a windshield system offering acoustically transparent protection for location sound mixers and recordists using a mid-side array of Sennheiser MKH 8040/8050 and MKH 30 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 and MZL inputs match the connectivity of your Sennheiser MKH 8040/8050 and MKH 30 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    XLR and MZL 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. Will the Sennheiser MKH 60 fit in this kit?

A: Hi there,It certainly will: no issues at all there.

Q: 2. Will this system correctly hold the Sennheiser MKH 60 microphone?

A: This kit will not fit the Sennheiser MKH-60 correctly. The correct Rycote windshield system is "Windshield Kit 4"; B&H# RYWSK4.

Q: 3. what's the difference between this one and the Rycote Super-Shield Kit for Shotgun Mics ??

A: The wind protection for the Super-Shield & Modular series are identical, with or without the Windjammer fitted. The difference is on the opening mechanism of each basket (Modular = slide on, Super = twist lock) and with the suspension & cable each is supplied with. The Modular suspension is extremely versatile, with different grades of hardness suspension Lyres, that can be repositioned in multiple positions for maximum balance. The Lyres on the Modular are universal (19-25mm round & square MKH), and feature a soft-grip inner surface & it is fitted with a 3-pin XLR/XLR Connbox using Neutrik & Mogami parts. The Super-Shield suspension comes with one type of 19-25mm Lyre, which does not have soft-grip. The Lyre can be repositioned, but only to a few locations on the bar. It comes with a straight XLR cable, with Neutrik XLR connectors.

Q: 4. Will this fit the Sanken CS3e?

A: Yes, the Rycote 010324 Windshield Kit is compatible for use with the Sanken CS-3e Shotgun Microphone.

Q: 5. Can be attached an extension to fit longer mics? Thanks

A: There is no extension for this device.

Q: 6. Can this windshield be used in xy configuration with 8040's?

A: It is designed to hold a single microphone.

Q: 7. How does this blimp compare with the rycote super-shield? Looks like this one has a connbox and the other does not. How important is that feature to handling noise? Thanks

A: Hi Brian: thanks for your question. The Connbox does reduce handling noise substantially; it's been designed almost exclusively for that purpose, along with tidy and effective signal routing internally (e.g. for mid-side configurations). It really depends on how you work, and how much you value handling noise and impact reduction in a windshield. Reducing it to a bare minimum might be particularly important if the rig is on the end of a boom pole, for example; a Modular might be the best choice in that case. If you needed a cost-effective, handheld solution for quick and easy sound effects gathering in the field, you might opt for the Super-Shield. For the ultimate in handling noise reduction, your best bet would be our industry-leading, flagship Cyclone range. There is no established, quantifiable method of measuring handling noise, since it's a highly variable source and depends entirely on how a rig is operated in the field. Hope that helps! MF.

Q: 8. Would I be able to put put the Rycote pistol grip on this blimp?

A: Yes

Q: 9. does it fit with mkh8070 mkh70 Rycote Windshield Kit 6 - Complete Windshield and Suspension System?

A: Hi there: thanks for your question. The 8070 will require the 8J version of our Modular series. See here: a href= http://mymic.rycote.com/products/windshield-solutions/modular-windshield-kit/modular-windshield-ws-8j-kit/. target= _blank http://mymic.rycote.com/products/windshield-solutions/modular-windshield-kit/modular-windshield-ws-8j-kit/./a The MKH 70 will fit in a Modular 6. MF.

Q: 10. will this fit the audio technical at8035?

A: The correct Modular Kit for the Audio-Technica AT8035 is the WS 6 (Part# 086006): a href= http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/325577-REG/Rycote_086006_Windshield_Kit_6.html target= _blank http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/325577-REG/Rycote_086006_Windshield_Kit_6.html/a