Designed for' video production and broadcast (ENG/EFP) audio acquisition', it is suited for both boom and handheld use, providing the narrow acceptance angle desirable for long-distance sound pick-up, with 'excellent sound rejection from the sides and rear'. Part of the larger InVision range of noise-reducing microphone shock-mounts, Rycote's InVision Broadcast, are designed for discreet, low-profile on-camera use in broadcast studio environments where windshielding is not required. Advanced materials, adhesives and assembly techniques all combine to make the Softie an extremely tough product that provides excellent wind protection in the harshest of environments. The Audio-Technica AT875R Condenser Shotgun Microphone requires phantom power to run, which a DSLR camera will not be able to provide. However, if you want, you can use it with another windshield like the Rycote 12 cm Super-Softie for further attenuation of the wind noise.

Leisuretec are Trade Distributors of Professional and Commercial Audio, Lighting, Video, Special Effects and Ancillary. The Softie Windshield can be purchased either on its own, or as part of a Kit, which includes a Windshield, Lyre shock-mount and Pistol-grip. I actually like it, of course it is what it is but I like the way it sounds and behaves more than the NTG2 for example. Included accessories: AT8135 windscreen, AT8405A stand clamp for 5/8 inch thread, 5/8 inch to 3/8 inch threaded adapter, battery, protective carrying case. unique web browser id used to track data from Microsoft Bing and its services/functions connected such as Clarity.For a compact model, it has some good directional characteristics, effectively rejecting sounds starting from 60 degrees angle.

However I'm looking to quickly upgrade my gear because I feel that might be the bottleneck to my work level improving right now (of course experience is the main thing but I can't upgrade that quickly you know 😂). Battery -powered models are included as well as phantom-powered only, or battery and phantom powered types.Designed for 'video production and broadcast (ENG/EFP) audio acquisition', this is the shortest Audio-Technica shotgun microphone. The short haired Softie, known as the Camera-Mounted Softie has closely cropped dark grey synthetic fur, offers lower profile and a more compact design without severely altering the efficiency of the Softie. It has 'smooth, natural-sounding on-axis audio quality and excellent off-axis rejection of sound arriving from the sides and rear'.