Mini Urchin Lav Windshield, Black (Pair)

Professional Miniature Lavalier Wind Protection

The Mini Urchin Lav windshield system provides essential wind protection for miniature lavalier microphones in professional broadcast environments. This mini black windshield pair features ultra-compact synthetic fur construction specifically engineered for discrete applications where visual prominence must be minimized.

Precise Microphone Compatibility

Designed to accommodate lavalier microphones with capsule diameters between 2-4mm, these windshields provide secure protection for industry-standard models including the Countryman B6, DPA 6060, Deity W.Lav Pro, Sanken COS-11, Sennheiser MKE 1, and Voice Technologies VT401/403 series. The internal diameter ensures proper acoustic coupling while maintaining mechanical stability during operation.

Each windshield measures just 25mm across from end-to-end, making them among the most compact lavalier protection systems available. This minimal footprint proves essential for television interviews, corporate productions, and theatrical applications where visual discretion remains paramount.

Secure Retention System

The distinctive blue safety strap provides reliable microphone retention during active recording sessions. This elastic retention mechanism prevents displacement while allowing quick installation and removal. The microphone capsule inserts through the blue strap opening before positioning within the synthetic fur cavity, creating a dual-layer securing system.

The fur material effectively reduces wind noise and breath sounds while maintaining natural frequency response characteristics. The synthetic construction ensures consistent performance across varying humidity and temperature conditions typical in broadcast environments.

Professional Workflow Integration

These windshields excel in electronic news gathering (ENG) scenarios where reporters conduct outdoor interviews under challenging atmospheric conditions. The black coloration provides visual neutrality against dark clothing and equipment, maintaining professional aesthetics during on-camera work.

For scripted dialogue recording, the Mini Urchin windshields enable close microphone positioning without visible distraction. Their compact profile allows placement within the natural shadow zones created by performers, maintaining audio quality while preserving visual continuity.

Concealed Microphone Applications

Beyond standard wind protection, these windshields serve as effective anti-rustle barriers for hidden lavalier installations. When concealing microphones beneath clothing, the synthetic fur creates a buffer zone that prevents fabric contact noise and movement artifacts. This capability proves particularly valuable in drama production, documentary work, and corporate presentations where microphone visibility must be eliminated.

The soft fur texture minimizes contact friction against garments while maintaining acoustic transparency. Production teams frequently employ this technique for interviews where subjects wear textured fabrics or during active movement sequences.

Field Recording Considerations

Professional sound recordists utilize these windshields during location recording sessions where environmental factors cannot be controlled. The DPA microphone compatibility ensures seamless integration with high-end miniature microphone systems commonly deployed in professional applications.

Installation requires careful attention to capsule alignment within the fur cavity. Proper positioning ensures optimal acoustic performance while preventing mechanical stress on delicate microphone elements. The blue retention strap provides visual confirmation of correct installation during setup procedures.

Storage and Maintenance

Long-term storage requires protection from crushing and contamination. These windshields should be stored in ventilated containers away from direct sunlight to prevent synthetic fur degradation. Regular inspection for fur matting or retention strap elasticity ensures continued performance reliability.

Cleaning procedures involve gentle brush techniques to restore fur loft after extended use. Avoid liquid cleaning agents that may compromise synthetic fiber integrity or alter acoustic characteristics. Professional rental houses typically maintain replacement schedules based on usage frequency and environmental exposure.

Technical Performance Parameters

The 25mm diameter specification represents the maximum external dimension, allowing accurate clearance calculations for boom operation and rigging applications. This compact footprint enables use in confined spaces where traditional windscreen systems prove impractical.

Acoustic transparency remains consistent across the critical frequency range for speech reproduction. The synthetic fur density provides effective wind noise attenuation without introducing high-frequency roll-off or resonant colorations that could compromise recording quality.