Accessory kit Rycote RYC033342 — black/grey, self-noise 25 dB, length 175 mm

Accessory kit Rycote RYC033342 is a compact microphone accessory set finished in black and grey, designed to provide windshielding, shock isolation and practical mounting options for location and studio use. The kit is specified with a self-noise of 25 dB and an overall length of 175 mm. It combines a Softie Windshield and a Softie Mount system to reduce wind noise, protect the microphone and offer a robust solution for ENG, broadcast and field recording applications.

Advantages

The Softie Windshield is a slip-on open-cell foam core with an integral fitted fur cover that reduces wind noise while protecting the microphone element. The Softie Mount uses a one-piece EPDM rubber diaphragm shockmount, providing durable mechanical isolation from handling and environmental vibration. The kit is lightweight, quick to deploy and suitable for handheld, boom or camera-top use when paired with appropriate adapters, delivering reliable performance across varied recording environments.

Suitable for

• Location sound recording and ENG (electronic news gathering)
• Broadcast and video production with on-camera microphones
• Field interviews and documentary shoots
• Sound engineering tasks requiring compact windshield and shockmount solutions

Key specifications

• Finish: black and grey
• Self-noise: 25 dB
• Overall length: 175 mm
• Windshield type: Softie (open-cell foam core with fitted fur cover)
• Shockmount material: EPDM rubber diaphragm
• Designed for: cylindrical shotgun/on-camera microphones (short to medium length)
• Windshield diameter example compatibility: up to 70 mm external diameter for typical Softie sizes

How to use

Slip the Softie Windshield over the microphone ensuring the foam core seats evenly around the capsule, then fit the fitted fur cover into place. Select the appropriate Softie Mount size for the microphone diameter and attach the microphone into the rubber diaphragm shockmount. Use the chosen attachment below the mount (pistol grip handle, boom pole adaptor or multi mount for hotshoe use) according to the recording setup. For handheld operation the windshield can be used without the mount; for boom or camera-top configurations secure the mount to the corresponding adapter before recording.

Usage recommendations

Check microphone diameter against mount size before fitting: Softie mounts are intended for cylindrical shotgun microphones and are available in small, medium and large bore sizes. Avoid using the Softie mount with tapered bodies. For microphones longer than short-to-medium shotguns, consider a full windshield system and modular suspension to ensure adequate support.