The Rycote Nano Shield Windshield Kit NS1-BA is an innovative solution for capturing clean audio recordings in challenging conditions. Let me break down its features for you:
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Nano Shield Design:
- The Nano Shield is Rycote’s lightest, tiniest, and most advanced windshield kit.
- It offers an enhanced level of wind protection while maintaining improved acoustic transparency.
- The blimp shape may look familiar, but closer inspection reveals several new design and engineering features.
- Overall, it sets a new standard for performance and versatility.
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Mix-n-Match Basket Design:
- The Nano Shield uses a unique magnetic locking basket design.
- You can configure it to fit various microphone sizes by swapping basket halves.
- Each size of basket half can interlock with any other size, making it flexible and adaptable.
- Quickly access microphones by pulling the halves apart.
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Lighter & Smaller:
- On average, Nano Shield kits are 30% lighter than standard kits.
- They have a smaller footprint when used with the same microphones.
- The basket shell is made from a semi-rigid material, combining strength with flexibility.
- Add layers of extra wind shielding as you move from indoors to outdoors.
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Advanced Lyre® Mounts:
- Redesigned Lyre mounts specifically for Nano Shield kits.
- Engineered for better handling noise reduction and compliance.
- It prevents microphones from “bottoming out” or moving side-to-side.
- No tools are required to adjust or swap out Lyre mounts.
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RF Filter & Low Cut:
- Kits come with low-profile XLR cables featuring an active in-line RF filter and switchable 80Hz low cut (requires phantom power).
- Other cable versions with switchable 60Hz low cut, MZL, and digital mics are also available.
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What’s Included:
- Each Nano Shield Kit (NS1-BA) comes complete with:
- Two magnet-lock windshield basket halves with gray wind socks.
- Windjammer® fur for additional protection.
- “No tools needed” mic mounting bar with a pair of Nano Shield Lyre® mounts.
- Extra pair of Nano Shield Lyre® mounts.
- PCS swivel arm with friction brake.
- Interchangeable 3/8” thread mount for swivel arm (for non-PCS usage on booms or stands).
- PCS ergonomic handle.
- Low-profile XLR cable with built-in RF filter and switchable 80Hz low-cut.
- 360-adjustable and reversible XLR holder.
- Extra pair of black wind socks.
- Protective case.
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