Classic-Softie

The original slip-on windshield, the Classic-Softie offers proven, cost-effective wind protection at a moment’s notice.

The genuine Classic-Softie set the standard for slip-on wind protection.
Advanced materials, adhesives and assembly techniques all combine to make the Softie an extremely tough product that provides excellent wind protection to withstand the harshest environments.

Classic-Softie Windshield

Providing lightning-fast wind protection, the Softie is designed for modern day ENG and location recording.

Specially designed acoustic foam and synthetic fur achieve up to 25 dB of wind-noise reduction without any adverse effect on high frequencies. While protecting the mic, the specialty foam is impervious to UV and moisture damage making this a trusted tool for years of effective use in the harshest environments.

Softie windshields are available in a large range of sizes to fit most popular shotgun microphones.

There is only one Classic-Softie® | Look for the Rycote logo

Classic-Softie with Shock Mount Kits

The Classic-Softie is available in numerous kit configurations along with InVision Shock Mounts.
These convenient kits combine our classic, fast and easy to use wind protection with InVision Lyre technology for excellent value and performance.

Classic-Softie Kits

Perfect for boom mounting or hand-held recording, the Classic-Softie kit has all the essential components necessary for modern day ENG and location recording. The Classic-Softie is the simplest, most robust & cost-effective windshield in our range.

Available for various shotgun microphone lengths and diameters.
The Classic-Softie Kits include:

Classic-Softie Windshield
InVision Softie Lyre Mount with Pistol Grip
40cm XLR-3F/3M cable (4.8mm)
Brush for fur maintenance

Classic-Softie Kits

Perfect for boom mounting or hand-held recording, the Classic-Softie kit has all the essential components necessary for modern day ENG and location recording. The Classic-Softie is the simplest, most robust & cost-effective windshield in our range.

Available for various shotgun microphone lengths and diameters.
The Classic-Softie Kits include:

Classic-Softie Windshield
InVision Softie Lyre Mount with Pistol Grip
40cm XLR-3F/3M cable (4.8mm)
Brush for fur maintenance

Classic-Softie Camera Kits

These essential all-in-one kits provide excellent protection from wind, shock and vibration when capturing audio using shotgun microphones on camera. With its multi-purpose shock mount fitting, this versatile kit also includes all components needed for boom or stand mounting.

Available for various microphone lengths and 19-22mm diameter.
The Classic-Softie Camera Kits include:

InVision Video Shock-Mount
10 cm Hot Shoe Extension
Camera Mic Clamp / Hot Shoe Adaptor
3/8″ Boom Swivel with Lever
Hot Shoe 3/8″Adaptor
1/4″ Adaptor with 19mm washer
Brush for fur maintenance

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Cost effective

Simple cost-effective design that has stood the test of time.

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Acoustic transparency

Thin-walled cavity design for acoustic transparency across the spectrum.

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Integral fur cover

Integral fur cover for excellent wind noise reduction.

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Made in the UK

All Classic-Softie windshields are handmade in the U.K.

Specifications

Cameras not included, displayed for demonstration purposes only.

wdt_ID	Classic Softie Size	Weight & Dimensions	Classic Softie	Kit	Camera Kit	Mic Compatibility
1	5cm Classic-Softie (19/22)	To fit mic diameter: 19-22mm Internal Length: 50mm External Length: 75mm Rubber diameter: 70mm Overall diameter: 120mm Fur length: 25mm Fur Colour: Grey Net Weight: .04Kg Gross Weight: .073Kg	033012	033312	N/A	AKG: C450, C451, C460B SE300B Audio-Technica: AT 4053A, 4053B Neumann: KM180 Series Oktava: MC012, MK012 Rode: NT55 Schoeps: CMC Series Sennheiser: ME40, ME62, ME64
2	5cm Classic-Softie (24/25)	To fit mic diameter: 24-25 mm Internal Length: 50mm External Length: 75mm Rubber diameter: 70mm Overall diameter: 120mm Fur length: 25mm Fur Colour: Grey Net Weight: 0.04Kg Gross Weight: 0.073Kg	033013	033313	N/A	BeyerDynamic: MCE72 Sennheiser: MKH 20, 30, 40, 50
3	10cm Classic-Softie (19/22)	To fit mic diameter: 19-22mm Internal Length: 100mm External Length: 125 mm Rubber diameter: 70mm Overall diameter: 120mm Fur length: 25mm Net Weight: 0.045Kg Gross Weight: 0.173Kg	033022	N/A	N/A	JVC: DY-500, GY HD 200, MV-P615U Sony: ECM CG1, ECM XM1, HDV Z7, HXR-MC50E, HXR-NX5U & NX5E, PDW 350, PXW-FS7 / 7K, NEX-FS700RH, PXW-X180, PMW-F5/55 Voice Technologies: VT-5000
4	10cm Classic-Softie (24/25)	To fit mic diameter: 24-25mm Internal Length: 100mm External Length: 125 mm Rubber diameter: 70mm Overall diameter: 120mm Fur length: 25mm Fur Colour: Grey Height: 70mm Net Weight: .045Kg Gross Weight: .173Kg	033023	N/A	N/A	Canon: XL-1, XL-1S, XL-2 Sony: DNW-7, DNW-790, DNW-9-NSP, DNW-90P, DNW-90SX, DVW-400, DVW600, DVW700P, DVW700WSP, DVW707, DVW709, HD-905P
5	12cm Classic-Softie (19/22)	To fit mic diameter: 19-22 mm Internal Length: 120mm External Length: 145mm Rubber diameter: 70mm Overall diameter: 120mm Fur length: 25mm Fur Colour: Grey Height: 70mm Net Weight: .05Kg Gross Weight: .176Kg	033032	033332	0116010	Audio-Technica: AT 4073a (BP4073), AT 875 (AT875R), AT 877 DPA: 4017 Schoeps: CMIT 5U Sennheiser: MKH 8060 + MZF + MZX + MZL Sony: ECM 673, ECM 674, NEX-FS700RH, PXW-FS7/7K, PXW-X180, PMW-F5/55
6	12cm Classic-Softie (24/25)	To fit mic diameter: 24-25 mm Internal Length: 120mm External Length: 145 mm Rubber diameter: 70mm Overall diameter: 120mm Fur length: 25mm Fur Colour: Grey Net Weight: .05Kg Gross Weight: .176Kg	033033	N/A	N/A	Sony: BVP5/BVP7, BVP 537, BVW
7	15cm Classic-Softie (19/22)	To fit mic diameter: 19-22 mm Internal Length: 150mm External Length: 175mm Rubber diameter: 70mm Overall diameter: 120mm Fur length: 25mm Fur Colour: Grey Net Weight: .056Kg Gross Weight: .182.5Kg	033042	033342	0116011	Audio-Technica: AT 897 Neumann: KMR 81i, KMR-81D RODE: NTG-1, NTG-2, NTG-4, NTG-4+ Sanken: CS 1, CS 2 Sennheiser: MKE 600 Shure: VP82, VP89S
8	18cm Classic-Softie (19/22)	To fit mic diameter: 19-22 mm Internal Length: 180mm External Length: 205 mm Rubber diameter: 70mm Overall diameter: 120mm Fur length: 25mm Fur Colour: Grey Height: 70mm Net Weight: .061Kg	033052	033352	0116012	AKG: C 568 EB, CK 68 ULS C460B Full + RED Beyer Dynamic: MCE 86 N (C) S, MCE 87vs RODE: NTG-3 Sanken: CS-3e Sennheiser: ME 66 K6, ME 80 K3U, MKH 416, MKH 418 Sony: ECM 670, ECM 678, ECM 680S
9	18cm Classic-Softie (24/25)	To fit mic diameter: 24-25mm Internal Length: 180mm External Length: 205 mm Rubber diameter: 70mm Overall diameter: 120mm Fur length: 25mm Fur Colour: Grey Net Weight: 0.061Kg Gross Weight: 177.6g	033053	033353	N/A	Sennheiser: MKH 60 Sony: ECM 672
10	24cm Classic-Softie (19/22)	To fit mic diameter: 19-22 mm Internal Length: 240mm External Length: 265 mm Rubber diameter: 70mm Overall diameter: 120mm Fur length: 25mm Fur Colour: Grey Net Weight: Gross Weight: 208.3g	033072	N/A	N/A	AKG: CK 8 451, CK 8 460, CK 98 SE300 B Audio-Technica: AT 835b (AT8035) Azden: SG(M)-2X (Cardiod)