18cm Nimbus Windshield (19/22), Grey Fur

Professional Shotgun Microphone Wind Protection

The 18cm Nimbus windshield offers professional-grade wind noise reduction for shotgun microphones within the 19-22mm diameter range. This slide-on windscreen utilises advanced acoustic engineering to deliver up to 25dB of wind noise attenuation whilst preserving essential high frequency audio clarity required for broadcast and field recording applications.

Innovative Pepper Pot End Cap Technology

The windshield incorporates a distinctive pepper pot hole design in the rear end cap, setting it apart from conventional slip-on windscreens. These precisely engineered apertures provide enhanced acoustic transparency, reducing polar pattern distortion that commonly affects directional microphones when enclosed in traditional windscreen designs. This innovation maintains the microphone’s intended pickup characteristics whilst delivering effective wind protection.

The specially designed rubber end caps accommodate microphones ranging from 19-22mm in diameter. The snug fit prevents wind infiltration behind the capsule, addressing a common vulnerability point in shotgun microphone wind protection systems.

Advanced Multi-Layer Construction

The windshield features a dual-layer construction combining a porous open cell foam internal core with high-quality synthetic fur outer layer. The foam core provides the primary wind noise reduction whilst the synthetic fur outer layer handles surface wind interaction. This combination delivers consistent performance across varying wind conditions, from light breezes to moderate wind environments.

The grey synthetic fur finish offers visual discretion for broadcast applications whilst maintaining acoustic properties. The material resists moisture absorption and provides durability in field recording conditions.

Broadcast Equipment Compatibility

This windshield accommodates established broadcast microphones including the Rode NTG-3, Sanken CS-3e, Sennheiser ME66 K6, MKH416, MKH418-S, Sony ECM-678, and ECM-680S models. The 18cm length specification suits shotgun microphones where slots measure less than 18cm from the microphone’s terminus.

The design accommodates various shotgun microphone configurations commonly employed in broadcast, documentary, and professional field recording workflows. The windshield maintains compatibility with most boom pole mounting systems and shock mount configurations.

Professional Workflow Integration

In broadcast environments, this windshield enables continuous operation in outdoor conditions without compromising audio quality. The slip-on design allows rapid deployment and removal, essential for news gathering and live broadcast scenarios where equipment setup time is critical.

For documentary and film production, the windshield provides reliable wind protection whilst maintaining the microphone’s directional characteristics. The reduced polar pattern distortion ensures consistent off-axis response, crucial for maintaining audio continuity across different shooting angles and positions.

Field Recording Performance

The windshield’s 25dB wind noise reduction capability addresses the primary challenge in outdoor recording environments. This attenuation level handles moderate wind conditions whilst preserving the full frequency response essential for professional recordings.

The porous foam core maintains acoustic transparency across the audio spectrum, preventing the muffled sound characteristics often associated with inferior windscreen designs. High frequency clarity remains intact, preserving the natural sound characteristics that define professional shotgun microphone performance.

Professional Care and Storage

The synthetic fur construction resists matting and maintains its acoustic properties over extended use periods. Regular maintenance involves gentle brushing to restore fur alignment and periodic inspection of the end caps for secure fit.

Storage in dry conditions preserves the foam core integrity and extends windshield service life. The robust construction withstands repeated deployment cycles typical of professional broadcast and production environments.

Technical Specifications and Professional Applications

The 18cm length provides optimal coverage for standard shotgun microphones whilst maintaining manageable size for handheld and boom-mounted applications. The 19-22mm diameter range accommodates the most commonly specified professional shotgun microphones in broadcast and production inventories.

This windshield represents essential equipment for outdoor broadcast operations, documentary production, and professional field recording applications where reliable wind protection directly impacts audio quality and production efficiency.