Rycote

5cm Super-Softie (19/22)

Product Code: 033205

Slip-on Windshield with the new 3D-Tex material and open-cell foam suitable for shotgun microphones only, with slots no further than 5cm from the front of the mic and a diameter of 19-22mm.


Main Benefits:

  • Novel shape and 3D-Tex give greatly improved wind noise reduction compared to conventional “soft" windshields.
  • A true cavity design, with superb performance at extreme low frequencies (where wind noise is worst).
  • A rough-service windshield, robust enough for the most challenging news-gathering situations.
  • High immunity to rain-soaking, and maintains excellent acoustic transparency in almost all situations

Where to Buy
Sharing Options

Super-Softie®

The Super Softie® is a completely new approach to the slip-on windshield. The new shape & open cell structure along with specially designed 3D-Tex™ material provides increased wind attenuation performance compared to conventional slip-on designs. It also achieves improved attenuation in extreme low frequencies and infrasonic frequencies protecting captured audio where wind noise is at its greatest.

3D-Tex™ Material

The Super Softie® windshield is designed with 3D-Tex™, a specially designed new material that combines enhanced acoustic transparency with outstanding attenuation of wind noise without the use of fur. This new material covers an open-cell foam structure rather than a rigid internal chassis to yield virtually no polar pattern distortion.

Ease of Maintenance

The Super-Softie® can be quickly squeezed out and shaken dry when rain-soaked, or rinsed when dust-coated without affecting its performance. This extremely robust design will sustain excellent performance for years of use in challenging environments such as news-gatherings.
Suitable for: Mics 19-22 mm
Internal bore length: 19/22 mm mics
Overall Length: 150 mm
Min. Diameter: 70 mm
Max. Diameter: 100 mm
Net Weight: 65.2 g


Finding the correct slip-on windshield will depend on the type, length and diameter of the microphone. Slip-on windshields are designed for cylindrical shotgun mics, ranging from 19-25 mm in diameter.

For any windshield to work effectively it must cover all the ports on the microphone. Therefore a 12 cm slip-on windshield would be suitable for shotgun microphones, with slots no further than 12 cm from the front of the mic.

The diameter of the microphone is also key, as the fit must be tight in order to achieve a good seal. Rycote slip-on windshields come in three diameter fittings, Universal (19-25 mm), Standard (19-22 mm) or Large (24-25 mm).



AKG C391 BModular studio condenser microphone system including a cardioid capsule. Its application range shall include lecterns, places of wors...
AKG CK 1 451The classic cardioid capsule for the CMS range. The pattern was remarkably consistent across the frequency range. The 1S had a rising...
AKG CK 1 460A remote cardioid capsule introduced for use with the C 460 B preamplifier.
AKG CK 61 C460 BA CMS/ULS series preamplifier (now superseded by the ULS C480B) for use with several CK series capsules. A thread adapter allowed the...
AKG CK 63 C460 BA CMS/ULS series preamplifier (now superseded by the ULS C480B) for use with several CK series capsules. A thread adapter allowed the...
AKG CK 91 SE300 BThe flat frequency response and uniform polar pattern of the CK 91 make it ideal for general applications where suppression of off-ax...
AKG CK 92 SE300 BThe CK 92 offers exceptionally neutral presentation of a source in its ambient sound field, providing uniform results regardless of t...
AKG CK 93 SE300 BSimilar to the CK 91, the CK 93 provides additional attenuation of 90 degree off-axis sounds. In addition to a higher ratio of direct...
Audio-Technica AT 4053a; AT 4053bRecommended for professional recording and critical applications in broadcast, the AT4053a has a direct-coupled, balanced output, whi...
Audix SCX1CA professional studio condenser microphone, the SCX1 is available with three different polar patterns: Cardioid (SCX1C), Hypercardioi...
DPA 4006The 4006 is phantom powered, which, together with its extended range of acoustic pressure equalisers and different protection grids, ...
DPA 4011After its release in 1989 the 4011 immediately won a TEC Award for technical excellence. It is a condenser microphone with totally fl...
DPA DPA 2011c DPA Microphones is known for its high-performance, uncolored transducers for studio recording, broadcast and live performance. The 20...
Neumann KM 180Description.
Neumann KM 180 SeriesFor more information on this specific microphone, go to Neumanns website at http://neumannusa.com.
Neumann KM 184The Series 180 consists of three compact microphones (KM 183, 184, and 185) with patterns that satisfy the demands of all common stud...
Neumann KM 185The Series 180 consists of three compact microphones (KM 183, 184, and 185) with patterns that satisfy the demands of all common stud...
Oktava MC 012 / MK 012A compact, high-quality capacitor microphone which uses interchangeable capsules to provide a choice of cardioid, hypercardioid or om...
RODE NT55The NT55 utilises the 1/2 inch gold sputtered true condenser transducer used in the internationally renowned RØDE NT5. The NT5...
Schoeps CMC SeriesFor more information on this specific microphone, go to Schoeps website at http://www.schoeps.de/en/home
Sennheiser ME 40The ME40 is a supercardioid capsule for use with various powering adapters. [The K3U (XLR) or K3N (Tuchel) powering module had balanc...
Sennheiser ME 62 K6The ME 62 is designed for use with the K6 and K6P powering modules. It can be used for reporting, discussions and interviews, and is ...
Sennheiser ME 64 K6Cardioid microphone head designed for use with the K6 and K6P powering modules. It has a very wide range of applications, including r...
1 x 5cm Super-Softie (19/22)
Product Code: 033205
Slip-on Windshield with 3D-Tex material and open-cell foam suitable for microphones with slots no further than 5cm from the front of the mic and a diameter of 19-22mm.

More About This Product




Super-Softie Windshield

Super-Softie Windshield from Rycote on Vimeo.


Super Softie Brochure_08_14.pdf
Super-Softie (update 08_14)

FAQ Categories


Product Code(s)

5cm Super-Softie (19/22)

Slip-on Windshield with 3D-Tex material and open-cell foam suitable for microphones with slots no further than 5cm from the front of the mic and a diameter of 19-22mm.

Product Code: 033205