Rycote Nano Shield Windshield NS5-DC for Mics up to 11.2" Long

Smaller, lighter, and more acoustically transparent than their Modular Windshield System, the Nano Shield NS5-DC from Rycote redefines the standards of microphone windshield performance and versatility. Highly advantageous for boom operators, sound designers, and location recordists, the Nano Shield NS5-DC is a complete windshield and suspension setup with indoor and outdoor wind protection, a low-profile XLR cable with a built-in RF filter and a switchable low-cut filter, and more. Not only does the NS5-DC model fit shotgun-style microphones up to 11.2" long, but its mix-and-match basket design allows it to accommodate many other mic sizes by swapping optional basket halves.

Compatible Microphones

Audio-Technica AT897

Beyerdynamic MCE 85 BA

RODE NTG2

RODE NTG4+

Sanken CS-3e

Schoeps Super CMIT

Sennheiser MKH 418

Sennheiser MKH 60

Other mics up to 11.2" long

Setting a New Standard

The Nano Shield offers an enhanced level of wind protection paired with improved acoustic transparency. The kits are smaller and on average weigh 30% lighter than Modular Windshield Kits. The updated advanced Lyre mounts are also more compliant and offer better handling noise reduction. Overall the Nano Shield Kits raise the bar for performance and versatility.

Mix-and-Match Basket Design

The Nano Shield kits use a special magnetic locking basket design, which can be configured to fit various microphone sizes by simply swapping out basket halves. Each size of basket half can interlock with any other size. They also have two manual locking sliders to hold everything secure and noise free. Quickly and easily access mics by simply pulling the halves apart.

Lighter, Smaller, and More Flexible

The Nano Shield kits are on average 30% lighter than standard kits and have a smaller footprint when used with the same microphones. The basket shell is made from semi-rigid material that combines strength with flexibility.

Advanced Lyre Mounts

Rycote has advanced the patented Lyre mount and redesigned them specifically for the Nano Shield kits. While the basic shape might look similar, the material, thickness, center of gravity, and mechanical properties have been engineered to provide a more compliant handling response in the direction the microphone is pointing whilst giving more stability in other directions to prevent mics from "bottoming-out" or moving side-to-side.

No Tools Required

The Lyre mounts and mounting bar on the Nano Shield can be adjusted, repositioned, or swapped out by loosening/tightening the thumbwheel attached to the bar. Likewise, the swivel arm can be repositioned by loosening the friction braking wheel with interchangeable adapters for an integrated PCS tip or 3/8" thread.

RF Filter and Low-Cut XLR

The Nano Shield comes supplied with a low-profile XLR cable that has both an active in-line RF filter and a switchable 80 Hz low-cut filter (requires phantom power).

Ready to Use Out of the Box

The basket design and included windjammer allow you to customise the level of wind protection to meet your needs. In addition, the patented mounting bar and Lyre mounts can be repositioned, swapped out, and taken apart without the need for any tools.

Key Features:

Complete Windshield & Suspension System

Improved Acoustic Transparency

30% Lighter than Modular Windshield Kits

Smaller than Modular Windshield Kits

Mix-and-Match Basket Design

Updated Lyre Mounts Lower Handling Noise

Indoor and Outdoor Wind Protection

Low-Profile XLR Cable

Built-in RF Filter and Low-Cut Filter

No Tools Required

What's in the Box:

Rycote Nano Shield Windshield NS5-DC for Mics up to 11.2" Long

Windshield Basket Halves

Mic Mounting Bar with Cable Clips

Set of Lyre Mounts

Swivel Arm Adapter for PCS Connections

Swivel Arm Adapter for 3/8" Connections

PCS Ergonomic Handle

Low-Profile XLR Connection with Integrated Low-Cut Filter

360-Degree Adjustable and Reversible XLR Holder

Windjammer

Protective Case