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Grey cylindrical windshield with black fur cover, 48cm long

Rycote

Rycote 48cm Classic-Softie Windshield for Sennheiser MKH816 and Rode NTG8 Shotgun Microphones

SKU CH-TCYJ-G1TYH

A 48 cm windshield tailored for Sennheiser MKH816 and Rode NTG 8 shotgun microphones with 19–22 mm diameters

  • Fits Sennheiser MKH816 and Rode NTG8 shotguns directly
  • 48 cm length covers the full interference tube
  • Softie fur reduces wind noise without acoustic muffling
  • Slides onto 19 to 22 mm diameter bodies securely
  • New condition ensures pristine foam and fur performance

Tailored Windshield for Long Shotgun Mics

The Rycote 48cm Classic-Softie is built specifically for the Sennheiser MKH816 and Rode NTG 8 shotgun microphones. It fits microphone diameters between 19 and 22mm. This cover serves field recordists and broadcast crews who need reliable wind protection for these exact models.

Dense Pile Maintains Acoustic Clarity

The thick synthetic fur diffuses turbulent air across its full 48cm length without choking high frequencies. Self-noise stays low during constant wind exposure so dialogue and ambient detail remain intelligible. The slip-on design stays secure on the interference tube during long sessions.

Exact Diameter Match Decides Fit

Only microphones measuring 19 to 22mm (0.75 to 0.87 inches) at the capsule end will seat correctly inside the elasticated opening. Shorter or thinner shotguns leave gaps that leak wind noise. Wider bodies cannot enter the sleeve at all.

Highlights

  • Fits Sennheiser MKH816 and Rode NTG8 shotguns directly
  • 48 cm length covers the full interference tube
  • Softie fur reduces wind noise without acoustic muffling
  • Slides onto 19 to 22 mm diameter bodies securely
  • New condition ensures pristine foam and fur performance

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

Does the 48 cm Classic-Softie add noticeable wind noise or handling noise during long outdoor sessions?

The Classic-Softie uses open-cell foam and synthetic fur to diffuse turbulent air before it reaches the capsule, so wind rumble stays low even in sustained gusts while the basket suspension isolates handling vibration.

What extra hardware is needed to mount this windshield on a Sennheiser MKH816 or Rode NTG 8?

The kit includes the Lyre suspension basket and a threaded connector that matches the 19 to 22 mm body diameter of both microphones, so no separate shock mount or adapter is required.

Will the 18.90 inch length interfere with a shorter boom pole or camera-mounted setup I already use?

At 48 cm the windshield extends well beyond the interference tube of the MKH816 and NTG 8, so you need a boom pole or stand that clears the full length plus the suspension basket.

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