Furry Windjammer Indoors?

[NorBro]

Is it okay to use a furry windjammer indoors?

Someone wants told me that a shotgun microphone should never be used without the regular foam windshield even indoors because of moving air currents that you may not physically feel, but do have an impact on audio. True?

Would using a thick, furry windjammer indoors be too much? Would it affect audio quality in anyway?

Thank you.

 

[Realdvxuser]

It depends on the quality of the furry, but yes it can make a big difference. We once did that and got really bad and dull dialogue. It was a bad quality deadcat too I should mention. But for best results take it off always.
The use of the foam inside depends on the microphone. There are super sensitive microphones like the oktava that really always need it, while other mics don't. Test it and always use headphones.

 

[Allan Black]

A shotgun on a boom or camera, should always have its foam windscreen installed. Any reputable mics furry windjammer accessory from the same manufacturer, is designed so it won't affect the sound, indoors or out. Use it whenever you think air movement or wind will spoil your sound, stopping recording to install it can be a pain.

Furry windscreens hairs should be combed out straight so they block wind, as the designers intend. Rode provide a comb for this purpose with their Blimp kit,
comb the hairs out before every use.

Also, to remove exterior dust, probably once a year wash the hairs out carefully with a clean cotton washer and a tiny drop of mild detergent in warm water.
Test a small section first and don't get the interior wet .. use a towel to pat dry, then let it airdry o/night.

Clean foam windscreens the same way.

Cheers.

 

[Jema]

I always use at least a foam, as I find that most mics need it when doing any fast movement on a boom. I've used a zeppelin inside too (without the fur, and sometimes you can even remove the front piece), which did the same job without affecting the sound much.

So, in answer of your question; yes, it's true that you need some form of wind protection. A thick furry is probably overkill, but if you use one of good quality (such as a rycote) then it won't affect the quality beyond a small cut in the high frequencies - easily mended with a little eq, if it's even noticeable.

 

[Rick R]

I use a foam windscreen 99.9% of the time for interiors. A furry is normally overkill, though a high quality one should not diminish the highs significantly.. however if there's a quick shot and not worth the trouble undressing the mic... I would let it slide.