Rycote Windshield

Combined "pistol grip" handle and shockmount microphone clip. Used to support Sennheiser MKH 805 (& similar) rifle

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Combined "pistol grip" handle and shockmount microphone clip. Used to support Sennheiser MKH 805 (& similar) rifle
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© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum, London

Windshield for use with rifle microphone.

Rifle microphones are very prone to wind noise and must have a windshield when used outside. The Rycote became the industry standard, especially for news crews.

Details

Category:
Television
Collection:
BBC Heritage Collection
Object Number:
2012-5118/496
Measurements:
overall: 675 mm 98 mm, 0.15 kg
type:
microphone
taxonomy:
  • furnishing and equipment
  • tools & equipment
  • audio equipment