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About Microphone Windscreens and Grilles
"The answer, my friend, is blowin' in the wind" may speak to some of life's dilemmas. But if that wind happens to be blowin' directly into your microphone while you're trying to perform or record, a better "answer" might be a windscreen.
Windscreens make excellent solutions for pernicious plosives and gale-force gusts. Sweetwater's selection of foam windscreens, fur windshields, and replacement mic grilles can help tame unwanted noise in the most challenging environments.
Windscreens and Windshields
Windscreens
Windscreens — sometimes called "clown noses" — are foam filters that slide over a handheld microphone to reduce the impact of wind, breathing, and plosives on the mic capsule. Windscreens are popular in live performances because they're inexpensive and effective at neutralizing this type of interference. A windscreen's dense foam is strong enough to resist air pressure yet permeable enough to apply minimal sonic coloration. A new windscreen also has the added benefit of "sanitizing" a shared mic from vocalist to vocalist..
Windshields and wind muffs
Windshields, on the other hand, are a costlier yet highly effective solution for keeping environmental noise from spoiling a recording. You'll often find these enshrouding shotgun mics on film sets or field recorders on location. Windshields are often made from synthetic fur or hair to minimize noise and handling while remaining as acoustically transparent as possible. The windshield's furry appearance has earned it several nicknames on set, including "dead cat" or "wombat" (both terms now coopted as official products from RODE).
Colored screens accessorize and streamline
We've all seen the garden-variety black foam windscreen. But did you know that you can also get them in a variety of different colors? In addition to adding a visual pop to your band's stage presentation, color-coding has practical applications. For instance, the sound engineer can place colored dots on the mixer faders coordinating with each colored windscreen. You can also use colored pop filters as a visual checklist to ensure all mics are accounted for at the end of the gig.
Replacement Mic Grilles and Caps
Many handheld microphones have some type of windscreen built in. Picture the ubiquitous Shure SM58, with its ball-shaped metal mesh grille housing a thin foam internal windscreen. This two-stage filtration system not only informs the sonic characteristics of the mic, but it can be quite effective at reducing wind noise and plosives on its own.
Are you missing a grille from your favorite microphone? Is it dented and tarnished beyond recognition? If it's a brand we sell, we mostly carry a replacement for it. We also stock a variety of microphone caps for headsets and lavaliers to keep your gear clean and operable from show to show.
Find Your Next Mic Grille or Windscreen at Sweetwater
Not sure which windscreen is right for you? Put our highly trained Sales Engineers to the test. Let us know the type of mic you're working with and the conditions you'll be using it in, and we will hook you up with the perfect screen or shield for your situation.
What are the most popular brands for Microphone Windscreens & Grilles on Sweetwater.com?
What are the most popular Microphone Windscreens & Grilles on Sweetwater.com?
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Shure A58WS Microphone Windscreen - Black
4.5 out of 5 stars 5 reviews
$13.99 -
Rode Blimp Windshield and Shock Mount System
5 out of 5 stars 1 review
$299.00 -
On-Stage ASWS58B5 Windscreen for Handheld Microphones - Black (5-pack)
4.5 out of 5 stars 3 reviews
$8.95 -
Countryman E6 Windscreen - Light Beige
4 out of 5 stars 1 review
$8.79 -
Shure A2WS Locking Microphone Windscreen - Gray
5 out of 5 stars 3 reviews
$20.99
Why shop Microphone Windscreens & Grilles at Sweetwater.com?
With a massive selection of Microphone Windscreens & Grilles, free shipping, a free 2-year warranty, 24/7 access to award-winning support - and more - Sweetwater gives you more than any other retailer! If you have any questions about Microphone Windscreens & Grilles, make sure to give your personal Sales Engineer a call at (800) 222-4700.
