Rycote Softie-Lite KIT, 19mm

The Rycote Softie-Lite Kit 19 is a compact windshield and shock mount set for short shotgun microphones 19 mm in diameter, such as the Sennheiser MKH 8060. It brings the mic, the wind protection and the suspension together in one light package that's easy to carry on a boom pole all day.

The Softie-Lite is a slip-on fur windshield with a 17 cm internal length. It slides over the front of the microphone and cuts wind noise outdoors, as well as the air movement of a fast boom swing indoors. The INV-Lite shock mount holds the mic in Rycote Lyre suspensions, which isolate it from handling and pole noise and, unlike rubber bands, never sag or snap. An integrated XLR cable with a holder keeps the connection tidy and stops cable noise from reaching the mic.

It's a good fit for documentary, run-and-gun and interview work, where a full blimp is too big but the wind is still a problem. Rent it in Montréal with a short shotgun for outdoor shooting.

Technical information

• For: Short shotgun mics, 19 mm diameter
• Windshield: Softie-Lite slip-on fur, 17 cm internal length
• Shock mount: INV-Lite with Rycote Lyres
• Cable: Integrated XLR cable and holder
• Part number: 031101

Replacement value: $229.00 CAD + taxes or market value