Professional audio recording in challenging outdoor conditions demands specialised wind protection that won't compromise your sound quality. The Dead Kitten windshield tackles this exact challenge, engineered specifically to combat wind noise whilst maintaining complete acoustic transparency for your microphone. The windshield's artificial fur construction represents a careful balance between wind noise reduction and audio fidelity. This specialised material allows sound to pass through unimpeded while effectively blocking wind interference, making it an essential tool for location recording and outdoor broadcast work. Built to practical specifications, this compact windshield measures 80.00mm in height, width, and depth, with a lightweight 25.00gm construction that won't burden your recording setup. Its cube-like dimensions provide comprehensive coverage for compatible microphones while remaining portable enough for field recording applications.
Professional audio recording in challenging outdoor conditions demands specialised wind protection that won't compromise your sound quality. The Dead Kitten windshield tackles this exact challenge, engineered specifically to combat wind noise whilst maintaining complete acoustic transparency for your microphone. The windshield's artificial fur construction represents a careful balance between wind noise reduction and audio fidelity. This specialised material allows sound to pass through unimpeded while effectively blocking wind interference, making it an essential tool for location recording and outdoor broadcast work. Built to practical specifications, this compact windshield measures 80.00mm in height, width, and depth, with a lightweight 25.00gm construction that won't burden your recording setup. Its cube-like dimensions provide comprehensive coverage for compatible microphones while remaining portable enough for field recording applications.
Professional audio recording in challenging outdoor conditions demands specialised wind protection that won't compromise your sound quality. The Dead Kitten windshield tackles this exact challenge, engineered specifically to combat wind noise whilst maintaining complete acoustic transparency for your microphone. The windshield's artificial fur construction represents a careful balance between wind noise reduction and audio fidelity. This specialised material allows sound to pass through unimpeded while effectively blocking wind interference, making it an essential tool for location recording and outdoor broadcast work. Built to practical specifications, this compact windshield measures 80.00mm in height, width, and depth, with a lightweight 25.00gm construction that won't burden your recording setup. Its cube-like dimensions provide comprehensive coverage for compatible microphones while remaining portable enough for field recording applications.
Professional audio recording in challenging outdoor conditions demands specialised wind protection that won't compromise your sound quality. The Dead Kitten windshield tackles this exact challenge, engineered specifically to combat wind noise whilst maintaining complete acoustic transparency for your microphone. The windshield's artificial fur construction represents a careful balance between wind noise reduction and audio fidelity. This specialised material allows sound to pass through unimpeded while effectively blocking wind interference, making it an essential tool for location recording and outdoor broadcast work. Built to practical specifications, this compact windshield measures 80.00mm in height, width, and depth, with a lightweight 25.00gm construction that won't burden your recording setup. Its cube-like dimensions provide comprehensive coverage for compatible microphones while remaining portable enough for field recording applications.
Last updated at 06/08/2026 20:06:04
Rode Dead Kitten Artificial Fur Wind Shield for Stereo Microphones
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I purchased these twice, used them on PCM-M10 and Rode NT4 over supplied foam. Windblocking performance is very good on M10 but mediocre in NT4, the NT4 diaphragms being overly sensitive to wind and handling noise, blimp is the only way to go.Finally,these furries are expendables. Within a few months of heavy field use, audible performance degradation (hf loss) will occur. This is due to piling, knotting of hair, dust and oil accumulation and hairloss. No amount of combing and washing will restore performance, you need to buy a new one.These cannot match the transparency of blimp, even when new. Some amount of eq may only partially restore it.
originally posted on ebay.com
This is my second Rode NT4 microphone purchase in a year. I was so impressed with the sound quality and front-to-back isolation that, despite it's size and mass for use on a video camera, I could find no other mic under $5,500 that would equal or surpass the performance and utility of the Rode NT4. The only drawback to this mic is as an on-camera mic, because of the mass and bulk of its largely non-functional cylindrical body. I use my NT4 mics on Sony PMW-EX1 and PMW-EX3 cameras. The cylinder body is too large to fit in the stock mic shockmount. It's also rather heavy and massive. Since the functional part of the mic is the dual capsule head, the body could ideally be smaller and shorter for video use, but Rode probably intended this mic for stage recording, not ... MoreThis is my second Rode NT4 microphone purchase in a year. I was so impressed with the sound quality and front-to-back isolation that, despite it's size and mass for use on a video camera, I could find no other mic under $5,500 that would equal or surpass the performance and utility of the Rode NT4. The only drawback to this mic is as an on-camera mic, because of the mass and bulk of its largely non-functional cylindrical body. I use my NT4 mics on Sony PMW-EX1 and PMW-EX3 cameras. The cylinder body is too large to fit in the stock mic shockmount. It's also rather heavy and massive. Since the functional part of the mic is the dual capsule head, the body could ideally be smaller and shorter for video use, but Rode probably intended this mic for stage recording, not camera use. Aside from that nitpick, the mic is superb. It "projects" well, picking up sound from the front as if it were much closer to the camera, while rejecting noise from behind the camera by over 10dB. I was on a hiking trip with rapids and waterfalls and took the NT4, mounted to a Sony EX3 camera, where it performed smoothly. In a shot where I turned my back to the roaring rapids, the sound of the rapids faded to near inaudibility, so I could hear clearly the person in front of the camera that was speaking. I've recorded outdoor jazz bands and had the resulting sound come out sounding like a well produced CD album. I also recorded marching bands, aircraft at a military air show, fireworks and various other events with this mic on this camera, and people are always amazed at the sound quality. The X-Y configuration is similar to binaural recording, producing a wide and discreet stereo image. The NT4 is built solidly and is very heavy and rugged. If you do a lot of 'run & gun' style video work where sound matters a lot, this mic is still the only game in town for stereo recording with good directivity and a wide response. There are other X-Y mics on the market in this price range, but their specs don't even approach the NT4's. I would not hesitate to recommend this mic for a wide variety of applications where separate studio condensers are too much to deal with.
originally posted on ebay.com
I've gone through many mics over the years. This Rode NT4 is the best instrument mic I have. It maintains a realistic and true sound. Anyway, I'm glad I have it. If there is a down side (and there is) it is the rubber mic clip. It's simply not strong enough to hold the mic when changing the angle. The mic can easily be pulled out by either lifting up or down, or by sliding it through. Anyway, I will replace it. Right now I'm using one of clips from one of my NT3s. In a nut shell, mike great, clip lousy.
| الشركة المصنعة | ركب |
| آخر تحديث | 2022-11-07 01:01:29 |
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| تنزيل رقمي | لا |
Rode Dead Kitten Artificial Fur Wind Shield for Stereo Microphones
Affiliate Disclosure: We may receive a small commission for purchases made through this link at no extra cost to you. This helps support our site. Thank you!
Rode DeadMouse-Pin
Delivery between 12–17 June $20
RODE DeadKitten
Delivery between 12–17 June $20
Rode Dead Kitten Windshield Rode Microphone Accessories
Delivery between Wed – Thu $9.95
Rode Dead Kitten Windcover : Microphone Acessories
Delivery $35.98
I purchased these twice, used them on PCM-M10 and Rode NT4 over supplied foam. Windblocking performance is very good on M10 but mediocre in NT4, the NT4 diaphragms being overly sensitive to wind and handling noise, blimp is the only way to go.Finally,these furries are expendables. Within a few months of heavy field use, audible performance degradation (hf loss) will occur. This is due to piling, knotting of hair, dust and oil accumulation and hairloss. No amount of combing and washing will restore performance, you need to buy a new one.These cannot match the transparency of blimp, even when new. Some amount of eq may only partially restore it.
This is my second Rode NT4 microphone purchase in a year. I was so impressed with the sound quality and front-to-back isolation that, despite it's size and mass for use on a video camera, I could find no other mic under $5,500 that would equal or surpass the performance and utility of the Rode NT4. The only drawback to this mic is as an on-camera mic, because of the mass and bulk of its largely non-functional cylindrical body. I use my NT4 mics on Sony PMW-EX1 and PMW-EX3 cameras. The cylinder body is too large to fit in the stock mic shockmount. It's also rather heavy and massive. Since the functional part of the mic is the dual capsule head, the body could ideally be smaller and shorter for video use, but Rode probably intended this mic for stage recording, not ... MoreThis is my second Rode NT4 microphone purchase in a year. I was so impressed with the sound quality and front-to-back isolation that, despite it's size and mass for use on a video camera, I could find no other mic under $5,500 that would equal or surpass the performance and utility of the Rode NT4. The only drawback to this mic is as an on-camera mic, because of the mass and bulk of its largely non-functional cylindrical body. I use my NT4 mics on Sony PMW-EX1 and PMW-EX3 cameras. The cylinder body is too large to fit in the stock mic shockmount. It's also rather heavy and massive. Since the functional part of the mic is the dual capsule head, the body could ideally be smaller and shorter for video use, but Rode probably intended this mic for stage recording, not camera use. Aside from that nitpick, the mic is superb. It "projects" well, picking up sound from the front as if it were much closer to the camera, while rejecting noise from behind the camera by over 10dB. I was on a hiking trip with rapids and waterfalls and took the NT4, mounted to a Sony EX3 camera, where it performed smoothly. In a shot where I turned my back to the roaring rapids, the sound of the rapids faded to near inaudibility, so I could hear clearly the person in front of the camera that was speaking. I've recorded outdoor jazz bands and had the resulting sound come out sounding like a well produced CD album. I also recorded marching bands, aircraft at a military air show, fireworks and various other events with this mic on this camera, and people are always amazed at the sound quality. The X-Y configuration is similar to binaural recording, producing a wide and discreet stereo image. The NT4 is built solidly and is very heavy and rugged. If you do a lot of 'run & gun' style video work where sound matters a lot, this mic is still the only game in town for stereo recording with good directivity and a wide response. There are other X-Y mics on the market in this price range, but their specs don't even approach the NT4's. I would not hesitate to recommend this mic for a wide variety of applications where separate studio condensers are too much to deal with.
I've gone through many mics over the years. This Rode NT4 is the best instrument mic I have. It maintains a realistic and true sound. Anyway, I'm glad I have it. If there is a down side (and there is) it is the rubber mic clip. It's simply not strong enough to hold the mic when changing the angle. The mic can easily be pulled out by either lifting up or down, or by sliding it through. Anyway, I will replace it. Right now I'm using one of clips from one of my NT3s. In a nut shell, mike great, clip lousy.
Only used it a few times so far, but I'm very impressed with the results. I have lots of "nice" mics (a KM184, AKG 414, etc), and this mic is definitely going to make it into the rotation. If you want to record an acoustic instrument with a very nice and true recording (ie you don't want the mic to provide "character"), I recommend this mic. The stereo image is very nice...and idiot-proof, which is always extra nice.
It does what it's supposed to! -Allows for wonderful sound quality, even in fairly windy conditions. -Doesn't affect sound quality in normal situations, so you never have to take it off. EVER. -Fits snugly. -Doesn't interfere with mic control interface. My only complaint is that it sheds a little bit, but only slightly. Totally unavoidable. :P (Bonus feature- it makes your mic look more professional!) Hehe If you're an amateur film maker, and you have a corresponding Rode microphone, you NEED a Dead Kitten, just get it. You wont regret it!
This mic works well on my acoustic guitars (nylon and steel). This is my first foray into stereo mics and the results are good. The mic is not as sensitive as my large diaphragm mic (Groove Tubes Gt-66). This might affect the nuance of the recorded sounds, but cuts down on unwanted external noise. I Would recommend this mic to recording people, professional or amateur.
The photo does not match what I received. This is also not bad, but it seems to be a new design. It is less fluffy in length and different fur, more short
This is the third Rode stereo mic I have owned. I am a Folklorist and Ethnomusicologist and use these to do on location recording of traditional music. This one sounds as good as the other two. They are consistently good, actually excellent sounding mic's. I use them because they sound great and are versatile.
Wind protection for microphones works best if the mic is suspended in a still air environment, such as a blimp. I bought this to sue with the Rde iXY mic (same physical mics arrangement ad their NT4). With both of these mics (I also own the NT4), it fits over the foamy. But, there os no acoustic decoupling, so the combo of the foamy and furry are barely better than the foam by itself. Though a bare mic would be pretty useless outdoors in any sort of light breeze. So, it is better than nothing, but if you REALLY want to minimize wind noise on your mic, this won't do it, without doing something else to block wind from hitting the furry/foamy covered mic. I barely recommend this.
I bought the Dead Kitten to use with a Zoom H1 recorder mounted to my DSLR rig. When I put the Dead Kitten directly on the Zoom, it was still susceptible to some wind noise. I have the Dead Cat for my Rode NTG-2. I realized that the Dead Cat was meant to go over the foam mic cover. I rigged a foam cover and the Dead Kitten worked great like its big brother. I was able to shoot all day and wind noise was not a problem. Now I am ordering the foam mic cover for the Zoom.
| الشركة المصنعة | ركب |
| آخر تحديث | 2022-11-07 01:01:29 |
| موديل | ميتين |
| تنزيل رقمي | لا |
