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Rycote Super-Shield Kit for Shotgun Mics (Medium)

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Rycote Super-Shield Kit for Shotgun Mics (Medium)
Key Features
  • Wind Noise Protection
  • Isolation From Shocks and Vibrations
  • Includes Super-Shield Suspension
  • Includes Super-Shield Windshield
The medium Super-Shield Kit for Shotgun Mics from Rycote is a complete windshield and shock mounting system for shotgun microphones 20-25cm in length. The kit contains the Super-Shield Suspension which provides your microphone isolation from shocks and vibrations, the Super-Shield Windshield which provides wind-noise reduction with minimal high-frequency loss, and the Windjammer, a high-quality synthetic fur cover which provides protection against extreme wind noise.
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Rycote Super-Shield Overview

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The medium Super-Shield Kit for Shotgun Mics from Rycote is a complete windshield and shock mounting system for shotgun microphones 20-25cm in length. The kit contains the Super-Shield Suspension which provides your microphone isolation from shocks and vibrations, the Super-Shield Windshield which provides wind-noise reduction with minimal high-frequency loss, and the Windjammer, a high-quality synthetic fur cover which provides protection against extreme wind noise.

The Super-Shield Suspension features patented Lyre technology, which provides your microphone isolation from shocks and vibrations without the use of rubbers or elastic. The chassis fits microphones 19mm (3/4") to 25mm (1") in diameter, using two snap-in, pinch-release Lyre suspensions that can be used in any of six positions to achieve the optimal balance and fit. The suspension comes with an 18" (450mm) high flexibility microphone cable.

Made up of two lightweight, durable baskets made from flexible grey plastic netting with a screening material attached, the Super-Shield Windshield connects to the Super-Shield Suspension. The windshield completely surrounds and creates a still volume of air around the microphone, which is designed to provide wind-noise reduction, with minimal high-frequency loss.

The Super-Shield Windjammer is a synthetic fur cover which provides another layer of protection to be used to combat extreme wind noise. Like the Super-Shield Windshield, it is designed to protect from wind without substantial high-frequency loss.

Fits these and similar sized mics:
  • Audio-Technica AT 4073a (BP4073)
  • DPA 4017
  • Neumann KMR 81i
  • Neumann KMR-81D
  • RODE NTG-1
  • RODE NTG-3
  • RODE NTG4
  • Sanken CS 2
  • Schoeps CMIT 5U
  • Sennheiser MKH 416
  • Shure VP82
  • Shure VP89S
  • Sony ECM 670
  • Sony ECM 678
UPC: 719821486626

Rycote Super-Shield Specs

Quantity
1
Compatible Microphones
0.7 to 1" / 19 to 25 mm (Diameter)
Outer Diameter
3.9" / 100 mm
Length
16" / 400 mm
Weight
23.4 oz / 662 g
Packaging Info
Package Weight
2.2 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
19.1 x 8.3 x 4.5"

Rycote Super-Shield Reviews

No more wind rumble

By John
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2026-03-29

Easily fits my shot gun mic (DEITY V-Mic D-3 Pro) The path for the cable works fine for the thin 3.5mm TRRS cable my mic needs, but might be too tight with a standard XLR cable. Opens and closes easily, the furry wind sock "dead cat" works great, slips over it fairly easily, prevents low end wind rumble without blocking too much high end. Quite a large blimp, fits into my standard sized back pack.

Light and easy to use

By Manny
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2021-01-02

Glad I picked this up over the Rode Blimp. The twist-turn mechanism for removing the capsules make this super easy and quick to use. Well built and nice and light.

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I would like to remove the handle from this and ...

I would like to remove the handle from this and mount it to a camera cage with a 3/8-16 or 1/4-20 screw. Would that be feasible by threading it through the hole the handle clamp screws through?
Asked by: Aaron
I purchased a used Rycote S-series blimp which is the predecessor to this model and uses the same handle mounting method. The thin metal plate the handle mounts to has 7 holes in it. The middle hole which the handle bolt go through is too small for a 1/4-20 thread, but the outer 6 holes are loose on a 1/4-20 thread and can be used to bolt this onto a cage or any other 1/4-20 accessory mount with a 1/4-20 nut. This allows for low profile mounting to a camera cage exactly as I had hoped.
Answered by: Aaron
Date published: 2021-04-23

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How does this blimp compare with the rycote windshield kit 4? Looks like the only real difference is that the the super-shield does not have a real connbox. Need help picking one, thanks!
Asked by: Brian G.
The Rycote Super-Shield Kits are a great cost effective solutions for heavy wind diffusion, but don't offer the same modular customization available on the windshield kits(4).
Answered by: James B.
Date published: 2018-08-25

Can you purchase extensions for this blimp?

Can you purchase extensions for this blimp?
Asked by: Matt
A boompole such as : https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/326895-REG/K_Tek_KE_110CC_KE_110CC_Avalon_Series_Aluminum.html Additionally: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1044548-REG/rycote_010321_super_shield_kit_medium.html/accessories
Answered by: james
Date published: 2021-02-23

Can this screw onto a boom pole? If so, what are ...

Can this screw onto a boom pole? If so, what are the thread specs?
Asked by: Brett
3/8″ threaded stud. Most boom poles use this size. A nice design and worth it.
Answered by: David
Date published: 2021-02-23

Will it fit Synco D1 ?

Will it fit Synco D1 ?
Asked by: fernando
The Synco Mic-D1 Hypercardioid Shotgun Microphone is too long for use within the Rycote Super-Shield Kit for Shotgun Mics (Medium). The Rycote Super-Shield Kit for Shotgun Mics (Large) (BH #RYSSKL) is the proper choice for use with the Synco Mic-D1: https://bhpho.to/3U26PkT
Answered by: Matt Z
Date published: 2022-09-12

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Would this be the correct model for the Sennheiser MKH 50?
Asked by: Robert
The Super-Shield Kit for Shotgun Mics (Small) from Rycote will accommodate several mics including the MKH-50. Rycote also recommends the Modular Windshield WS 2 Kit for a more robust solution.
Answered by: Jeff P.
Date published: 2018-08-25

Would the Audio-Technica bp4025 head fit when ...

Would the Audio-Technica bp4025 head fit when mounted with the 5 pin XLR cable?
Asked by: Quinn
The Rycote Super-Shield Kit for Shotgun Mics would not be recommended for use with microphones as wide as the Audio-Technica BP4025.
Answered by: Calvin M
Date published: 2024-03-28

I have the Rode NTG3B which is 10 inches. Should ...

I have the Rode NTG3B which is 10 inches. Should I get the medium or large for the Rycote Super-Shield Kit for Shotgun Mics. Which one would fit better?
Asked by: Clint
RYSSKM is directly compatible with the Rode NTG3B.
Answered by: David M
Date published: 2022-02-01
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