Posted by Steve King on 03/18/06 22:00

"Richard Crowley" <rcrowley@xpr7t.net> wrote in message
news:121otj1ok9d7af7@corp.supernews.com...
> "Dan Wenz" wrote ...
>> I'm buying a Sony MS908C mic for my Sony H-85 MiniDV camera and have
>> taken a look at Rycote's site to look at their
>> offerings, which have overwhelmed me with choices. I just
>> use the camera for typical consumer use, but want some wind
>> noise reduction since I have occasion to use the camera on either windy
>> days or while on a moving ship. Any suggestions as to which type screen I
>> should buy?
>
> Well, they have an extensive listing of many different brands
> of microphones including Sony. And for Sony, they have over
> 200 different models listed. The Rycote product listed for most of those
> small on-camera mics is the Mini Windjammer.
>
> This page lists all the different sizes.
> http://www.rycote.com/products/miniwindjammer/sizes/index.asp
>
>
> Since Rycote is the "high-price spread" you can expect to pay
> almost as much for one of their products as you did for the
> microphone itself.

Which is why you should 'Google' Microphone Windscreen for other, less
expensive, choices. With Rycote you would be paying for a level of
durability that may not be appropriate for your less frequent use.

Steve King

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