Rycote foam windshield and windjammer for 19/22 mm shotgun mic (5 cm)

Rycote 5cm SGM Foam & Windjammer is a two-part windshield solution designed for slim shotgun microphones with a 19/22 mm diameter. The set combines a precision-fit open-cell foam layer and a fabric windjammer to reduce wind and breath noise for outdoor recording, ENG, film and field production. The foam provides immediate high-frequency attenuation while the outer windjammer improves suppression of lower-frequency rumble and gusts without affecting directional pickup characteristics.

Advantages

This windshield and windjammer set is compact and lightweight, providing practical wind protection for on-camera and boom-mounted slim shotgun mics. The foam element fits snugly around the microphone body to limit handling and breath noise, while the fabric windjammer adds an extra barrier against wind-induced low-frequency noise. The combined construction maintains microphone directionality and does not require tools or modifications to install and remove.

Suitable for

• Outdoor interviews and ENG (electronic news gathering)
• Film and documentary location sound
• Field production and run-and-gun shooting
• On-camera slim shotgun microphone setups

Key specifications

• Compatibility: slim shotgun/SGM microphones with 19–22 mm diameter
• Overall length: approximately 5 cm of windshield coverage
• Construction: open-cell foam inner windshield with fabric windjammer outer cover
• Function: high-frequency attenuation (foam) plus improved low-frequency wind suppression (windjammer)
• Weight: lightweight design suitable for on-camera use

How to use

Slide the foam windshield onto the microphone body so it sits securely around the capsule area; ensure the foam edge does not obstruct any switches or mounting points. Fit the fabric windjammer over the foam layer, smoothing it to remove folds and ensure full coverage. Confirm that the microphone’s directional pattern and capsule position remain unobstructed before recording. Remove the windjammer and foam for indoor studio sessions where wind protection is not required.

Usage recommendations

For best results in windy environments, use the foam and windjammer together. Check fit before each session and replace the foam if it becomes compressed or damaged. Avoid exposing the fabric windjammer to prolonged moisture; let it dry fully before storage.