10cm Nimbus Windshield (19/22), Grey Fur

Professional Wind Protection for Camera and Shotgun Microphones

The 10cm Nimbus windshield provides essential wind noise reduction for professional camera-mounted and shotgun microphones in the 19-22mm diameter range. This slide-on windscreen delivers up to 25dB of wind noise attenuation while preserving high frequency clarity critical for broadcast and field recording applications.

Precision-Engineered End Cap Design

The windshield incorporates specially designed rubber end caps manufactured to accommodate microphones with diameters between 19mm and 22mm. These precision-fitted caps create a secure seal around the microphone housing, preventing wind infiltration behind the capsule where conventional windscreens often fail to provide adequate protection.

The innovative pepper pot hole configuration integrated into the rear end cap represents a significant advancement in windscreen acoustic design. These strategically positioned openings maintain acoustic transparency while reducing polar pattern distortion that commonly affects slip-on style windscreens. This design enhancement preserves the microphone’s directional characteristics and frequency response integrity.

Camera Microphone Compatibility

This windshield specifically accommodates older generation camera microphones including the Sony ECM-XM1 and HDV Z7 models, as well as the JVC MV-P615. The 10cm length specification makes it suitable for microphones where the interference slots are positioned less than 10cm from the microphone’s end cap.

The compatibility extends to various small shotgun microphones within the 19-22mm diameter range, making it a versatile solution for documentary crews, news gathering operations, and independent filmmakers working with compact recording setups.

Advanced Material Construction

The windshield utilizes a dual-layer construction approach combining a porous open cell foam internal core with high-grade acoustic synthetic fur exterior. The grey synthetic fur provides visual discretion while maintaining professional appearance standards required for broadcast environments.

The open cell foam core structure allows controlled air flow while creating turbulence patterns that effectively dissipate wind energy before it reaches the microphone capsule. This material combination ensures consistent wind noise reduction across varying environmental conditions without compromising the microphone’s frequency response characteristics.

Field Recording Applications

Professional sound recordists utilize this windscreen configuration for exterior location work where moderate wind conditions present ongoing challenges. The 25dB noise reduction capability handles light to moderate wind scenarios effectively, maintaining recording quality in dynamic outdoor environments.

Broadcast camera operators benefit from the compact profile and secure fit when recording news segments, documentary footage, and live event coverage. The windshield’s grey coloration provides appropriate visual neutrality for camera-mounted microphone applications where the windscreen may appear in frame.

Professional Workflow Integration

The slide-on installation method enables rapid deployment and removal during location changes, supporting efficient workflow practices in time-critical recording scenarios. The secure end cap fit eliminates concerns about windscreen displacement during equipment movement or position adjustments.

Sound departments appreciate the reliability of the connection system when working with rental equipment or when windscreens must be shared across multiple microphone units with similar specifications. The standardized 19-22mm compatibility range accommodates various microphone models without requiring specific windscreen variants.

Maintenance and Storage Considerations

The synthetic fur construction resists moisture absorption and maintains its wind noise reduction properties across repeated use cycles. Regular inspection of the end cap integrity ensures continued wind sealing performance, particularly after extended field use or equipment transportation.

Proper storage involves maintaining the windshield’s natural shape to preserve the internal foam structure and prevent compression damage that could affect acoustic performance. Professional audio departments typically store these windscreens in protective cases to maintain their operational readiness.

For detailed technical specifications and compatibility verification, reference the comprehensive windshield selection guide available at rycote.com which provides extensive compatibility matrices for professional microphone windscreen systems.