Microphone windscreen and windjammer Rycote 5cm SGM Foam & Windjammer (24/25)

Rycote 5cm SGM Foam & Windjammer (24/25) is a two-part wind protection kit for microphones with a 5 cm diameter. The set combines a closed-cell foam windscreen with an outer fabric windjammer to reduce wind noise and plosive sounds while preserving the microphone's acoustic transparency. It is engineered to fit compact shotgun and small-diaphragm microphones used in field recording, location sound and broadcasting environments.

Advantages

The foam core provides immediate attenuation of low-level wind gusts and reduces plosive energy from vocal sources. The fabric windjammer adds an additional layer of protection against stronger winds without significantly affecting frequency response. Together the components offer a balance of wind noise reduction and sound clarity while remaining lightweight and easy to fit on microphones with a 5 cm diameter.

Suitable for

• Field recording and ENG (electronic news gathering)
• Location sound for film and video production
• Outdoor interviews and reporting
• Studio use to reduce plosives and air blasts
• Broadcasting and podcasting where outdoor use is required

Key specifications

• Compatibility: designed for microphones with approximately 5 cm (50 mm) outer diameter
• Construction: closed-cell foam inner windscreen plus fabric outer windjammer
• Function: reduces wind noise and plosive sounds while maintaining acoustic transparency
• Weight: lightweight design suitable for handheld and mounted microphones
• Fit: stretchable/elastic fit to ensure secure placement on compatible microphone barrels

How to use

Slide the foam windscreen onto the microphone barrel until it sits flush with the grille, ensuring the foam fully covers the capsule area. Stretch the fabric windjammer over the foam, aligning seams away from the capsule for even coverage. Confirm that the windjammer does not contact the capsule directly and that the microphone's controls and connectors remain accessible. For enclosed mounting systems, test fit to ensure there is no unwanted contact that could transfer handling noise.

Usage recommendations

For optimal performance in moderate to strong wind, use both the foam windscreen and the fabric windjammer together. In calm indoor conditions the foam alone will reduce plosives effectively. Regularly inspect the foam and fabric for compression or damage and replace components if acoustic transparency is compromised. When recording critical dialogue or broadcast material, perform a short test recording to verify tonal balance and wind attenuation with the wind protection fitted.