Rycote Nano Shield

Rycote has pushed their windshield kits to another level with the creation of the Nano Shield. Although the blimp shape may look familiar from afar, a closer look reveals several new design and engineering features that make it our most advanced windshield kit yet.

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 new 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-n-Match Basket Design

The Nano Shield kits use a unique 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 & 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. Layers of extra wind shielding can easily be added as you move from indoors to outdoors.     

Advanced Lyre® Mounts

Rycote has advanced our 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.

What’s In The Box

• 2x Magnet lock windshield basket halves with grey wind socks
• Windjammer® fur
• “no tools needed” Mic mounting bar with pair of Nano-Shield Lyre® mounts
• Extra pair of Nano-shield Lyre® mounts
• PCS swivel arm with friction brake
• Interchangeable 3/8” thread mount for swivel arm (for non-PCS usage on booms or stands)
• PCS ergonomic handle
• Low-profile XLR cable with built-in RF filter and switchable 80Hz low-cut
• 360-adjustable and reversible XLR holder
• Extra pair of black wind socks
• Protective case

Size Options

Nano-Shield Kit NS0-AA: Max Mic Length = 59 mm

• DPA 4018 MMP-ER
• SCHOEPS CCM
• SCHOEPS CMC-1L MK41
• SCHOEPS CMC-1U
• SENNHEISER MKH 8040 / MZL

Nano-Shield Kit NS1-BA: Max Mic Length = 122 mm

• DPA 4018C
• NEUMANN KM 100 SERIES
• SANKEN CS-M1
• SCHOEPS CMC-1 w/ CUT 1
• SCHOEPS CMC-1 w/ CUT 60
• SENNHEISER MKH 8040 / MZX
• SENNHEISER MKH 8050 / MZX

Nano-Shield Kit NS2-CA: Max Mic Length = 155 mm

• DPA 4017C
• Rycote HC-15 (Available in a bundle)
• SCHOEPS CMC 6 SERIES
• SCHOEPS CMC 6 w/ CUT 60
• SCHOEPS MiniCMIT
• SENNHEISER MKH 40
• SENNHEISER MKH 50

Nano-Shield Kit NS3-CB: Max Mic Length = 202 mm

• BEYERDYNAMIC MCE 85 PV
• SANKEN CS-1e
• SCHOEPS CMC 6 w/ CUT 1
• SENNHEISER MKH 8060
• RØDE NTG5

Nano-Shield Kit NS4-DB: Max Mic Length = 256 mm

• AUDIO-TECHNICA AT 4073
• AUDIO-TECHNICA AT 835ST / BP 4029
• DPA 4017B
• NEUMANN KMR 81i
• RØDE NTG1
• RØDE NTG3
• RØDE NTG4
• Rycote HC-22 (Available in a bundle)
• SANKEN CS-2
• SANKEN CSS-50
• SCHOEPS CMIT5u
• SENNHEISER MKH 416
• SENNHEISER MKE 600
• SONY ECM 670

Nano-Shield Kit NS5-DC: Max Mic Length = 285 mm

• AUDIO-TECHNICA AT 897
• BEYERDYNAMIC MCE 85 BA
• RØDE NTG2
• RØDE NTG4+
• SANKEN CS-3e
• SCHOEPS Super CMIT
• SENNHEISER MKH 418
• SENNHEISER MKH 60

Nano-Shield Kit NS6-DD: Max Mic Length = 315 mm

• SENNHEISER ME66 K6