The Rycote Stereo Cyclone MS Kit for Sanken CS-1 Windshieldis a windshield system offering acoustically transparent protection for location sound mixers and recordists using a mid-side array of Sanken CS-1 and Ambient Emesser microphones in broadcast TV, film, video, and game audio production. It features an enhanced Connbox design with no straight or parallel surfaces to reduce room tone and resonance. Its Lyre mic suspension and Floating Basket Suspension improve vibration isolation and minimize handling noise.

The 3D-Tex material delivers significant attenuation of wind noise while being easy to clean. Further contributing to the system's low maintenance is the magnetic locking design, which allows one-handed opening and closure. The XLR3F and TA3F inputs match the connectivity of your Sanken CS-1 and Ambient Emesser microphones, and the XLR 5-pin output contributes to effective cable management. Boompole compatibility is offered via a brass 3/8" UNC female thread.

Lyre and Floating Basket Suspension    Improved Vibration Isolation    Acoustically Transparent    Reduced Room Tone and Handling Noise    Significant Wind Noise Reduction    Magnetic Locking System    No Straight or Parallel Surfaces    Low-Maintenance, Easy to Clean    XLR and TA3F Inputs    XLR 5-Pin Output

Each Stereo Cyclone windshield is individually hand-built in the Rycote factory in Stroud. This very specialized manufacturing process is carried out by a highly skilled Rycote technician and takes many hours to complete.

Designed specifically for internal cable routing, isolation, and vibration reduction, each Connbox has been optimized for specific stereo and multichannel microphone configurations. Every wire and connector has been precisely measured to offer maximum performance.

Rycote uses its industry-leading Lyre microphone suspension to reduce the bulk of shock and handling noise. The Stereo Cyclone also features the Rycote Floating Basket Suspension: an innovative design that prevents natural resonances and vibrations from bypassing the main suspension and radiating from the structure of the basket itself.

The Lyre principle is incorporated into the portions of the suspension that connect directly to the basket; the entire structure "floats", isolating problematic internal vibrations originating from boompoles and other sources.

Stereo configurations are particularly susceptible to the effects of acoustic re-radiation, since more microphones point at the overall surface of the basket. The incorporation of the Floating Basket Suspension results in a windshield with superb vibration isolation.

An open-cell structure consisting of curved contours and no straight or parallel surfaces greatly reduces room-tone effects inherent in conventional tubular windshield designs. The physical design shifts the overall bulk to the basket front. The aerodynamically efficient asymmetric basket covered with 3D-Tex material provides enormous benefits in terms of surface turbulence and acoustic impedance, resulting in wind-noise reduction comparable to the combined modular-style windshield/fur cover performance. In truly extreme weather conditions, a Cyclone Windjammer (available separately) can be used to deliver superior wind-noise reduction.

The windshield can be removed from or attached to the suspension in an instant using just one hand, allowing audio professionals to capture the best possible audio at any moment in any environment. This is the unique benefit of Rycote's Z-Locking System. Reassembly is automatic as components magnetically snap into perfect alignment.

Location sound mixers require equipment that will not only withstand extreme conditions, but also maintain consistent performance. Maintenance is often a time-consuming, yet necessary evil. The Stereo Cyclone's 3D-Tex was developed for both outstanding performance and ease of maintenance. Dust it off after mild use or rinse and air dry after heavy use to maintain outstanding, transparent, and consistent performance for years of faithful use.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. would this work with the CMC641?

A: This is not the appropriate blimp system for the Schoeps CMC641 microphones. The Rycote Stereo Cyclone MS Kit 5 Windshield System for Schoeps CMC Pair, BH #RYCWSK5 is made to work with CMS series microphones.

Q: 2. am i going to need a specific XLR cord for the end ?

A: Yes, the Rycote Stereo Cyclone DMS Kit 1 Windshield System for Schoeps CCM 4 Pair & CCM 8 uses a 7-pin XLR, not a typical 3-pin XLR

Q: 3. What cable adapter do I need to connect to my Sound Devices Mixpre 6?

A: An XLR connector.

Q: 4. Whats the difference between this and the kit that costs $649?

A: This kit includes just the windshield. It does not include the suspension. Here is the link for the complete kit, which includes the windshield and suspension: https://bhpho.to/3z0ZXcu .

Q: 5. Will this work with a pair of Nuemann 184's?

A: The Rycote Stereo Cyclone XY Kit 1 Windshield System for Sennheiser MKH 8040 X/Y Pair is designed specifically to fit a pair of Sennheiser MKH 8040 microphones. The Neumann KM 184 is a different size and as such will not fit properly.

Q: 6. it need a rain cover

A: The Rycote Cyclone Windshield Kit is not weather resistant. It would be advantageous to have a rain cover such as the the Remote Audio Rainman; B&H# REMRMAN

Q: 7. Which is the right Windjammer to fit this Stereo Cyclone (Single Mic 2)?

A: Hi Michael. That's the Cyclone Windjammer, Medium. Details here: a href= http://www.mymic.rycote.com/products/cyclone-windjammer-medium/ target= _blank http://www.mymic.rycote.com/products/cyclone-windjammer-medium//a

Q: 8. Would this MS Kit 11 work for an Sennheiser 8060 and MKH 30?

A: The Rycote Stereo Cyclone MS Kit 11 Windshield System for Sennheiser MKH 416 and MKH 30 is considered a Made For Specific Microphone Series. The Sennheiser MKH 8060 is a Short Shotgun Microphone that would require a lyre suitable for shorter shotgun microphones.

Q: 9. Will the WJ-4 fur fit over this shield or is it a different fur windjammer system?

A: The designated windjammer for the Rycote Cyclone Windshield Kit (Medium) is the manufacturer part # 29102; B&H# RYCWJM.

Q: 10. How should this windshield be stored and transported - what type of case?

A: There is no specific case designed for storing and transporting the windshield, but you could use a hardshell case like those made by Pelican and SKB or use a padded carry bag.