15cm Classic-Softie Kit (19/22)

Softie Mount and Windshield System for ENG Use

The Softie Windshield and Softie Mount system provides a fast, flexible, and cost-effective solution for ENG (Electronic News Gathering) and location recording. This system is robust and practical, designed to deliver high-quality wind protection while being simple to use and reliable under challenging conditions.

Key Features:

1. Softie Windshield:

   • Slip-on design made of open-cell foam with an integral fitted fur cover.
   • Reduces wind noise and protects microphones without compromising audio quality.
   • The standard worldwide in TV production, ensuring excellent wind protection.
   • Available in a wide range of sizes to fit most popular shotgun microphones.
   • Protects microphones from wind noise in outdoor or live settings, ideal for ENG and location recording.

2. Softie Mount:

   • Simple, yet effective, the Softie Mount is a diaphragm shockmount that supports shotgun microphones.
   • Made from EPDM rubber, this shockmount is extremely robust and has been tested in diverse environmental conditions, ensuring reliable performance even in tough settings.
   • The Softie Mount comes in three sizes to fit microphones with:
     • Small Hole (19-20mm diameter)
     • Medium Hole (21-22mm diameter)
     • Large Hole (24-25mm diameter)
   • Supports short to medium-length shotgun microphones. It is designed for cylindrical microphones and cannot support tapered microphones.

3. Mounting Options:

   • The mount is designed for versatility with different attachment options for:
     • Pistol grip handle for handheld operation
     • Boom pole adaptor for boom-mounted setups
     • Multi-mount for hot shoe attachment on camcorders or cameras
   • The mount's dimensions are 58mm diameter x 56mm long, making it perfect for shotgun microphones used in ENG and camera-mounted setups.

4. Compatibility:

   • Suitable for shotgun microphones with diameters ranging from 19mm to 25mm (depending on the size of the mount).
   • The longest microphones recommended for use with this system are approximately 32cm (12-1/2'') long, such as the AKG CK68 or Audio Technica AT815b.
   • For longer microphones, it is advised to use a Full Windshield System with a Modular Suspension instead.

Benefits:

• Fast, flexible setup for outdoor or camera-mounted recording.
• Robust construction: built to withstand the demands of ENG and location recording.
• Simple to use with excellent performance in wind protection.
• The Softie Windshield and Softie Mount system is the standard choice in TV production worldwide for high-quality windshielding and shockmounting.

Ideal For:

• Camera-mounted shotgun microphones
• Outdoor, ENG, and location recordings
• Vibrations isolation and wind noise reduction