Mini-ALTO 180 Professional Windshield System
The 180 grey fur xlr cable kit represents a complete location recording solution built around the compact Mini-ALTO windshield platform. This integrated system combines the award-winning RAD-2 shock mount with a magnetic two-piece windshield design specifically engineered for small condenser and short shotgun microphones.
At just 85mm in diameter, the Mini-ALTO 180 delivers full-coverage wind protection in the smallest professional form factor available. The magnetic pod construction allows rapid transition between indoor and outdoor recording environments, with the windshield assembly fitting or removing in seconds without disturbing microphone positioning or cable management.
Magnetic Windshield Design
The Mini-ALTO windshield employs a two-part magnetic pod system that maintains acoustic transparency while providing mechanical wind protection. The lightweight construction minimizes boom handling fatigue during extended recording sessions, while the magnetic closure system ensures secure attachment without complex mechanical fasteners.
Indoor recording benefits from the windshield’s ability to manage air currents from boom movement, HVAC systems, and talent movement without compromising frequency response. The transparent acoustic characteristics of the windshield material preserve the natural microphone response across the full frequency spectrum.
RAD-2 Shock Mount Integration
The included RAD-2 shock mount provides professional-grade isolation from handling noise and mechanical vibration. Four pairs of suspension hoops in varying firmness levels (extra soft, soft, standard, extra firm) allow precise tuning of the isolation characteristics to match specific microphone weights and recording environments.
The suspension system accommodates the weight distribution of different microphone models while maintaining consistent isolation performance. Cable routing through the shock mount structure prevents strain on microphone connections and maintains clean cable management in boom pole configurations.
Grey Fur Wind Protection
The included grey fur windcover provides up to 40dB of wind noise reduction when combined with the Mini-ALTO windshield. This performance level matches significantly larger windshield systems while maintaining the compact 85mm profile essential for discrete recording applications.
The fur material selection balances wind protection effectiveness with minimal high-frequency attenuation. Professional grey coloration provides visual neutrality in broadcast and film production environments where equipment visibility requires consideration.
3-Pin XLR Cable System
This kit includes a custom-fitted 3-pin XLR cable specifically designed for integration with the Mini-ALTO system. The cable routing accommodates the windshield and shock mount assembly without compromising the magnetic pod closure or affecting the suspension performance.
Cable strain relief integrated into the RAD-2 mount prevents connection fatigue during boom operation and location transport. The included RAD cable straps provide additional cable management for boom pole mounting and field recording configurations.
Professional Microphone Compatibility
The Mini-ALTO 180 system accommodates a comprehensive range of professional microphones including DPA 4017C, Neumann KM 184, Rode NT5, Sanken CS-M1 and CMS-50, Schoeps CMC6 series, CMD42/MK41, MiniCMIT, CMC1U-KMIT, and Sennheiser MKH50 models.
The 180mm internal length provides clearance for standard short shotgun and condenser microphone configurations while maintaining the compact external profile. Microphone positioning within the windshield maintains proper acoustic coupling without compromising directional characteristics.
Field Recording Applications
Location sound professionals benefit from the rapid deployment characteristics of the magnetic pod system during documentary, commercial, and broadcast production. The system transitions between controlled interior environments and challenging outdoor conditions without requiring microphone removal or extensive setup changes.
The compact profile proves advantageous in confined recording spaces where larger windshield systems create practical limitations. Vehicle interior recording, architectural acoustics documentation, and close-proximity dialogue capture benefit from the reduced visual impact and improved maneuverability.
Storage and Transport
The kit includes a magnetic windshield stowage holder with carabiner clip for secure field storage and transport. The magnetic holder allows single-handed windshield storage during interior recording while maintaining immediate access for outdoor applications.
The complete system packs into standard location sound bags without requiring dedicated windshield cases. Component organization within the storage system prevents loss of small parts including suspension hoops and adaptors during field deployment.
Smiley Face Adaptor Integration
The included smiley face adaptor provides universal microphone mounting compatibility within the RAD-2 shock mount system. This adaptor accommodates variations in microphone body diameter and mounting thread configurations across different manufacturer specifications.
Professional broadcast and post-production facilities benefit from the standardized mounting approach when working with multiple microphone models. The adaptor system maintains consistent suspension performance regardless of the specific microphone configuration in use.
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