Auray Professional Windshield for Shotgun Microphones (5.5″)

The Auray Professional Windshield for Shotgun Microphones is a 5.5-inch foam windscreen designed to reduce wind noise during outdoor and field audio recording, offering a universal-fit solution for shotgun microphones within its compatible length range. Its straightforward, effective design makes it a practical accessory for videographers, sound recordists, and content creators who need reliable wind protection without the bulk of a full blimp or zeppelin windshield system.

Slipping directly over the body of a compatible shotgun microphone, this foam windshield helps disrupt and absorb the turbulence caused by wind passing over the microphone capsule, significantly reducing the rumbling, unwanted noise that unprotected microphones tend to pick up in even moderate outdoor conditions. This makes it a valuable accessory for run-and-gun video production, interviews, and location shooting where consistent, clean audio capture is important despite variable outdoor weather.

At 5.5 inches in length, this windshield is sized to accommodate shotgun microphones within that general dimension, offering a straightforward, universal fit rather than being tailored to one specific microphone model. This versatility makes it a practical, cost-effective option for videographers who may use multiple compatible shotgun microphones across different productions, without needing a dedicated windshield for each individual mic.

Constructed from acoustically transparent foam material, the windshield allows sound to pass through to the microphone capsule with minimal impact on audio quality while still providing meaningful wind noise reduction. Its lightweight design adds minimal bulk to a camera or boom pole setup, making it easy to keep on hand as a standard part of a location audio kit. For videographers and sound recordists looking for a simple, effective, and universally compatible wind protection solution for their shotgun microphone, this Auray windshield offers practical value for outdoor and field recording work.

Specs:
– Function: Foam windshield for wind noise reduction
– Size: 5.5″ (universal fit for compatible shotgun microphones)
– Material: Acoustically transparent foam
– Use case: Outdoor and field audio recording
– Brand: Auray