NEW Rode Blimp fits most shotguns.

[Jim Brennan]

I have a quick question.
What's the fur made of, on all these?
Just wondering if it's real fur or not.

Yes, the Rycotes are mink...that's why they are so expensive :grin:

No, the are all synthetic.

All of this debate brings me back to the phrase "It ain't about what's best, it's about what's best for you"

This is a mechanical device. It holds and isolates a mic while minimizing/stopping wind noise. The only additional nuances I can think of are durability, weight and how easily it goes together/comes apart. If it does that to your specs at a price you are willing to pay, you are done. I could care less if Rycote keeps selling to people with deep pockets, but if there is a comparable product at a significantly lower price, I'm going to look at it. That's money I can spend elsewhere. I bought a couple of Micover windscreens earlier this year and I would put them up against Rycote softies any day, at a bit more than half the price.

 

[Spudman]

So True!
Remembering back, I first had the pleasure of using Rycote in 1980 as a tv audio trainee, it was the all pressed metal shell / cloth zepplin with the 815, it could even be panel beaten if need be. For me Rycote is THE trade mark and always will be. Besides I still at present need a Rycote to run an 816, for the time being I guess? I ordered a Rode Blimp last week to add to the kit, too cheap not to. However personally I don't like the idea of running two different formats if dual booms are required posing the question. Do I change over to a different format with less range of options at present, plus potentially ,more cost to do this!
cheers.