Lavalier Solutions

A wide range of professional wind protection products to fit diverse production needs.

Rycote understands that capturing high-quality audio with lavalier microphones can be an art-form depending on the needs of the application. That is why we have designed a line of products for lavaliers using our signature wind and noise protection for the best possible audio in various low-profile and hidden mic applications.

Essentials

Simple solutions for Lavalier microphones

Essentials Advanced and Original, versatility for discrete and hidden mic placement.

Consumables’, ‘disposables’, ‘expendables’… they go by many names and they are those single or limited use items that sound pros use on a daily basis with lavalier mics. Whether its for sticking, fixing, hiding or protecting lavalier mics, we know that these little products are crucial for getting the job done!


Advanced

Stickies Advanced

Stickies Advanced are double-sided, hypoallergenic, adhesive pads used to affix lavalier microphones directly onto skin or on top of clothing. The soft fabric sandwiched between the two adhesive pads prevents the adhered mic from creaking due to skin or clothing movement. Stickies Advanced are designed to remain secure when attached to a dry surface and are intended to be discarded after use.

Key features

Stickier hypoallergenic adhesive on both sides;
Supplied loose with easy peel-off tabs to make use easier;
Round – larger diameter means perfect for use with the ever-popular DPA Concealers;
O’s – allow wind protection on DPA Concealers, or folded-over with Overcovers;
Squared – perfect for use with Sanken RM-11 (the rubber mount produced for the ubiquitous Sanken ‘COS-11’ mic) & for general cable management on radio mics.

Overcovers Advanced

Overcovers utilise Rycote exclusive fur technology, providing excellent wind-noise protection for lavalier microphones. They consist of a discreet, fur covering and are supplied with Stickies. With a Stickie affixed to clothing or skin, a fur disc is affixed over the top of a lavalier microphone.

Key features

Large size (26mm) ideal for DPA Concealers;
Supplied with Stickies Adv Round, at 23mm also bigger than ‘Originals’;
Introducing new beige colour – to cater for even more applications.

Compatible with a huge range of lavalier microphones

Advanced Stickies and Overcovers are compatible with a huge range of industry standard lavalier microphones. Stickies Round are perfect for use with DPA Concealers, Stickies Squared are perfect for use with the Sanken RM-11 mount (for the COS-11D lav mic).

Stickies and Overcovers Advanced Video

What’s in the box

Essentials Advanced


Stickies Advanced

25 x Stickies Adv (either Round, O’s or Squared)
Essentials Quick Start Guide

Overcovers Advanced

5 x fur discs (single colour of Black, Grey, Beige or White)
25 x Stickies Adv, Round 23mm
Essentials Quick Start Guide

What the sound pros are saying…

We asked sound pros for their thoughts on Essentials Advanced during testing – here’s what they said!


‘I’m a big fan of Rycote’s new line of Stickies & Overcovers. With the Stickies easy-to-use pull tabs, higher tactility and new shape options you can really cut down on time when wiring actors. The end result, along with the larger Overcovers, is an enduring and highly wind resistant build that can last the entire day!’

Chris Durfy

CAS / AMPS, Production Sound Mixer

‘I was really impressed with the new Stickies. I work in drama and we use a combination of DPAs and COS 11s; the square Stickies worked great on the RM11 mounts and the large circular Stickies worked well with the DPA discs.
I particularly liked the ‘donut’ Stickies, I have been using a similar, hand-cut version regularly to mount Overcovers and similar over a mic rig, to create an air pocket giving extra wind protection and protecting the mic head from rustle. These pre-cut versions have saved a lot of wasted time.’

Ric Perrin

Boom Operator

‘From officer workers to rockstars, rock climbers to cavers, historians to historic guitars, car sun visors to Royalty. Rycote Stickies have NEVER let me down. And now they come in all manors of new shapes, all useful in ways you hadn’t even thought about. The king is dead, long live the king.’

Alan Hill

Sound Recordist

Originals

Stickies Original

Stickies are double-sided, hypoallergenic, adhesive pads used to affix lavalier microphones directly onto skin or on top of clothing. The soft fabric sandwiched between the two adhesive pads prevents the adhered mic from creaking due to skin or clothing movement. Included with Overcovers and Undercovers, Stickies are designed to remain secure when attached to a dry surface and are intended to be discarded after use.

Undercovers Original

Undercovers are the perfect solution to completely hide lavalier microphones. Used with the included Stickies, these soft, fabric discs are designed to minimize the sound of clothing movement while providing protection from light wind.

Overcovers Original

Overcovers utilize Rycote’s exclusive fur technology providing excellent wind-noise protection for lavalier microphones. They consist of discreet, fur Windjammers and Stickies. With a Stickie affixed to clothing or skin, a fur Windjammer disc is affixed over the top of a lavalier microphone.


Stickies Original Quantities:
30, 100, 500 (roll), and 750 (25 x 30 packs).


Undercovers Original Quantities:
Various quantities (see specs below).

Colours:
Black, Grey or White, and Mix Colour Packs


Overcovers Original Quantities:
Packs of 30 Stickies and 6 reusable fur discs.

Colours:
Packs of 30 Stickies and 6 reusable fur discs.Black, Grey or White, and Mix Colour Packs.
See specs for other variations.

Lavalier Windjammer

Perfect for use in windy outdoor conditions in news, documentary, and interview applications, Lavalier Windjammer provides excellent wind protection. Offering the most wind isolation of Rycote’s Lavalier offerings, these robust problem-solvers also reduce microphone noises caused by movement against clothing. A foam connector with a rubber ring ensures secure connection to a microphone.

Available in:

Black, Grey, White in one and two-piece quantities.
Green, Blue and Red are available upon special request.
Ask your Authorized Rycote Reseller for more information.

Ristretto Lavalier
Mini-Windjammer

Broadcasters often prefer their microphones and wind protection to remain as unobtrusive as possible when on camera. Ristretto Windjammer offers wind protection for lavalier microphones with a more discreet appearance, as the fur is considerably shorter than that on Rycote’s existing Lavalier Windjammer. The Ristretto is secured to a microphone by a foam connector with a rubber ring for grip and retention.

Available in:
Black, Grey, and White in one and two-piece quantities.

Foams for Lavaliers

Rycote’s foams for lavaliers are discreet, slip-on foam windshields, designed to protect personal microphones against light wind and pop noise.

Made of durable, high quality open-cell acoustic foam, Lavalier Foam windshields offer up to 20dB of pop and wind noise attenuation, whilst avoiding concurrent high frequency loss. Engineered exclusively for Rycote, this high quality foam also provides excellent resistance against the damaging effects of moisture and UV light.

Lavalier Foam:

Suitable for Lavalier mics of 4.5 to 6.0 mm in diameter and up to 15 mm length.

Colours: Black, Beige and Brown.

Miniature Lavalier Foam:

Suitable for Lavalier mics of 2.8 to 4.5 mm in diameter and up to 15 mm length.

Colours: Black.

VT Miniature Foam:

Suitable for Voice Technology VT-100 Lavalier mics.

Colours: Black.

Neoprene-coated Lavalier Foam:

Designed for Lavalier mics to repel water when used in light-rain conditions. Suitable for Lavalier mics of 4.5 to 6.0 mm in diameter and up to 15 mm length.

Colours: Black.

Neoprene coated Mini Lavalier Foam:

Designed for smaller Lavalier mics, repels water when used in light-rain conditions. Suitable for Lavalier mics of 2.8 to 4.5 mm in diameter and up to 15 mm length.

Colours: Black.