Achieve effective wind protection and minimization of handling noise for your shotgun or pencil microphone with the Saramonic VWS Windshield and Suspension System. This ultra-lightweight blimp enables clean audio capture in extreme weather conditions thanks to its vibration-reducing internal shockmount and acoustically transparent furry windscreen. It is compatible with shotgun and pencil mics up to 14.9" in length, and from 0.75 to 0.91" in diameter.

The integrated coiled XLR cable saves setup time and prevents cable strain at the microphone. The VWS features a pistol-grip handle for convenient handheld use, and easily mounts onto a boompole or stand. With its reconstructible design, the VWS can be quickly disassembled for efficient storage and transport in the supplied carrying pouch.

Enables Clean Audio in Extreme Weather    Holds One Shotgun or Pencil Microphone    For 0.75 to 0.91" Microphone Diameters    Accommodates Mic Lengths up to 14.9"    Internal Shockmount Mitigates Vibrations    Furry Windscreen Reduces Wind Noise    Integrated Coiled XLR Cable    Mounts on Boompole or Stand    Pistol-Grip Handle for Handheld Use    Lightweight, Reconstructible Design

Enables clean audio capture in extreme weather conditions; provides a premium shockmount system for both indoor and outdoor use

Ideal blimp solution for Saramonic TM1, TM7, and NV5 shotgun microphones, or for other shotgun/pencil mics up to 14.9" in length and from 0.75 to 0.91" in diameter

Ultra-lightweight components won't weigh you down when you're working or moving gear

3/8"-16 thread at handle's base allows attachment to a boompole

Includes 1/4"-20 thread adapter for affixing the VMS to a stand

Pistol-grip handle for convenient handheld use

Integrated coiled XLR cable for simple hookup and seamless routing

Microphone angle is easily adjustable for optimal positioning

Flexible shockmount system with three movable sections, each with four shockmount bands

Acoustically transparent furry windscreen serves as the external layer and may be removed for use in milder environments

Customizable and simple to break down—removable front and rear domes, and an integrated slide rail that grants detachment of the main blimp housing

Simplified storage and transport via supplied carrying pouch

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. If I attach the LG size Spacer Bubble Windshield and Fur Cover to the AT BP4029 (AT835ST), how much mic shaft will be left?

A: The AT BP4029 is 9.29" long, and the Spacer Bubble Windshield & Fur Cover System has an inner depth of 5.1", so the remaining shaft would be 4.19".

Q: 2. Does this have any kind of thread to attach to a boompole?

A: Yes. If you are attaching it to a studio Mike stand you will need an adapter. Rode makes one for 10 bucks.

Q: 3. Will this properly fit on a camcorder Panasonic CX350 with a MKH 416?

A: Yes, the extra-large Bubblebee Industries The Spacer Bubble Windshield & Fur Cover System for Shotgun Mics is compatible for use with the Sennheiser MKH 416 Shotgun Microphone when mounted on the Panasonic AG-CX350 4K Camcorder.

Q: 4. How long is the blimp when all together? I'm looking to purchase and need to know to make the right hard case purchase for it.

A: 48.3 x 16.5 x 22.9 cm

Q: 5. Whats the difference between a dead cat and a blimp?

A: Aiden, I hope I can help a bit... I can tell you about the blimp and tell you it's the best I've found for outdoor recording especially on windy day. I have tried 5-10 different Foam/Fur wind blockers there are. None of them work in a 10+ MPH direct wind. The Capsule makes the difference! Your Mic mounts to the Capsule frame via two Shock Mounts. This alone is a great use even before you slide the Capsule on the frame. There is no less than 2 of air space from the Mic Body and the fully indirect capsule now surrounding your Mic, there still a full Faux Fur cover for even more separation! A real winning combination! If there's a better solution I've not found it in the last 25 years...

Q: 6. How much more does the Space Bubble reduce wind noise than the Windkiller? 5db? 10db?

A: Bubblebee Industries has not provided a spec for the exact amount of attenuation provided by The Spacer Bubble, likely because this number would be contingent on multiple factors such as wind speed, direction, microphone sensitivity, and so on.

Q: 7. Will a Sennheiser MKE 600 fit this blimp?

A: Yes. It fits mics up to 12.75 in length. The MKE 600 at 10.1 should fit great. My Rode NTG2 is 22mm in diameter so the Rycote Lyres should also hold the 20mm diameter of the MKE 600.

Q: 8. What's the difference between this and the Rycote Baseball? Does this offer better wind attenuation to warrant the price difference? Or is one intended more for indoor/outdoor use?

A: The Rycote Baseball is built with faster, immediate movement in mind to avoid 'swooshing' or movement sounds, when the boom pole needs to make a sudden shift or movement, as well as plosive reduction. The Rycote Super-Softie is made with weather resistance in mind, with a high immunity to rain-soaking and an ideal solution for just about any electronic news gathering application.

Q: 9. Does it fit a senhiser mkh 50?

A: Yes the MKH 50 is one of the microphones this windshield is compatible with.

Q: 10. Would it help with Rode VideoMic NTG?

A: Yes. If you plan to be shooting in overly windy conditions a blimp would not only help but be necessary.