The industry-leading Cyclone windshield, available in Small, Medium and Large.
Rycote’s flagship Cyclone range features next-generation wind and handling noise isolation for discerning audio professionals. All Cyclone baskets feature our advanced 3D-Tex® material. This durable windshield system possesses outstanding, consistent performance while being easy to maintain as it does not use fur. The Cyclone is truly evolutionary, and now we have taken it a step further.
Three sizes. Endless possibilities.
Cyclone Small
Cyclone Small delivers outstanding performance for small diaphragm condenser and short shotgun microphones alike. An Offset Link bracket is included, to provide mic axis articulation if required for ideal microphone placement.
Cyclone Small includes Short XLR, LEMO and MZL model variants.
Cyclone Medium
With our new, premium, short XLR, the Cyclone Medium fits a wide range of microphone sizes.
This Cyclone family member accommodates not only short shotgun microphones, but also many popular shotgun microphones too— all in a compact chassis for maximum wind and handling performance with minimal weight.
Cyclone Large
Originally introduced in 2014, the Cyclone Large has been updated with our durable, grey 3D-Tex material.
Used with many shotgun microphones, the latest Cyclone Large maintains industry-leading performance with a neutral appearance.
Advanced 3D-Tex®, for superior performance.
Premium performance for a wide range of microphones.
Premium short XLR.
Superb acoustic transparency.
Even greater microphone wind protection.
3D Tex® Material
Magnetic Z-Locking System
Multi Suspension
Any structure can transmit mechanical vibrations and radiate them as acoustic noise. Moreover, natural resonances, dependent on materials and mass, will amplify certain frequencies and give this a characteristic spectrum. Windshield baskets are no exception, so a small proportion of handling noise links to the microphone through the air, bypassing any immediate suspension system.
The Cyclone takes the Lyre principle and incorporates it into the Floating Basket Suspension. This innovative technique provides vibration isolation between basket and pole, thus attenuating handling noise at source. Each Cyclone size is equipped with a unique basket suspension designed to maximize vibration isolation based upon the combined weight of the basket and specified microphones.
Taking microphone shock-isolation a step further.
Any structure can transmit mechanical vibrations and radiate them as acoustic noise. Moreover, natural resonances, dependent on materials and mass, will amplify certain frequencies and give this a characteristic spectrum. Windshield baskets are no exception, so a small proportion of handling noise links to the microphone through the air, bypassing any immediate suspension system.
The Cyclone takes the Lyre principle and incorporates it into the Floating Basket Suspension. This innovative technique provides vibration isolation between basket and pole, thus attenuating handling noise at source. Each Cyclone size is equipped with a unique basket suspension designed to maximize vibration isolation based upon the combined weight of the basket and specified microphones.
From microphone windshield to suspension in the blink of an eye.
Superb acoustic transparency
Open shell structure
Reduced handling noise
3D-Tex was developed for both outstanding performance and ease of maintenance. Dust it off after mild use or rinse and air dry after heavy use to maintain outstanding, transparent and consistent performance for years of faithful use.
Consistent performance with low maintenance.
3D-Tex was developed for both outstanding performance and ease of maintenance. Dust it off after mild use or rinse and air dry after heavy use to maintain outstanding, transparent and consistent performance for years of faithful use.
In addition to testing with new, more powerful wind machines, Cyclone prototypes were sent out into the real world for real testing by location sound professionals. With various iterations of 3D-Tex covering Cyclone prototypes, we were able to learn where our developments were truly successful and where additional development was required. As a result, the Cyclone range performs incredibly – in all conditions.
We extend special thanks to the professionals that put the Cyclone through the harshest test imaginable – the real world.
Photo: Home of the Blizzard – Philip Samartzis – Cyclone Windshield
Real world testing.
In addition to testing with new, more powerful wind machines, Cyclone prototypes were sent out into the real world for real testing by location sound professionals. With various iterations of 3D-Tex covering Cyclone prototypes, we were able to learn where our developments were truly successful and where additional development was required. As a result, the Cyclone range performs incredibly – in all conditions.
We extend special thanks to the professionals that put the Cyclone through the harshest test imaginable – the real world.
Photo: Home of the Blizzard – Philip Samartzis – Cyclone Windshield
Extreme weather recording
Lyre® technology
Reduced room tone effects
Cyclone – Specifications
All components designed, manufactured & assembled in Stroud, United Kingdom.
Cyclone Windshield Kit – Small (3 variants)
Product Codes:
089103 (XLR)
089104 (LEMO)
089105 (MZL)
Microphone Compatibility
CYCLONE SMALL – XLR
DPA 4017C, 4018C
Neumann KM100 series
Schoeps CMC series, MiniCMIT
Sennheiser MKH 8040*, MKH 8050*, MKH 50
CYCLONE SMALL – LEMO
Schoeps CCM series
CYCLONE SMALL – MZL
Sennheiser MKH 8060*
Dimensions
Overall length: 297mm
Body length: 142mm
Front Diameter: 157mm
Back Diameter: 113mm
Weight:
Suspension w/o C-Arm: 277g
Cyclone Kit: 564g
Cyclone Kit & Windjammer: 716g
Temperature Range
Safe operating range:
Min. -20ºC (-5ºF) – Max. 38ºC (100ºF)
Input Connectors
Cyclone Kit, Small XLR: Reduced XLR-3f
Cyclone Kit, Small LEMO: Lemo FVN
Cyclone Kit, Small MZL: MZL connector
Boom thread
Brass, 3/8″ UNC female
To suit 3/8″16 UNC male & 3/8″ BSW
Cyclone Windshield Kit – Medium
Product Code: 089102
Microphone Compatibility
DPA 4017B, 4018A
Neumann KMR 81D, KMR 81i
Røde NTG-3, NTG-4
Sanken CS-1, CS-2
Schoeps CMIT 5, CMC w/Cut 1, CMC w/Cut 60
Sennheiser MKH 416, MKH 8060 w/MZF
Dimensions
Overall length: 385mm
Body length: 260mm
Front Diameter: 157mm
Back Diameter: 113mm
Weight:
Suspension w/o C-Arm: 276g
Cyclone Kit: 623g
Cyclone Kit & Windjammer: 806g
Temperature Range
Safe operating range:
Min. -20ºC (-5ºF) – Max. 38ºC (100ºF)
Input Connectors
Cyclone Kit, Medium: Reduced XLR-3f
Boom thread
Brass, 3/8″ UNC female
To suit 3/8″16 UNC male & 3/8″ BSW
Cyclone Windshield Kit – Large
Product Code: 089101
Microphone Compatibility
Røde NTG-2, NTG-4+
Sanken CS-3e
Schoeps Super-CMIT
Sennheiser MKH 60
Dimensions
Overall length: 470mm
Body length: 330mm
Front Diameter: 157mm
Back Diameter: 113mm
Weight:
Suspension w/o C-Arm: 289g
Cyclone Kit: 672g
Cyclone Kit & Windjammer: 889g
Temperature Range
Safe operating range:
Min. -20ºC (-5ºF) – Max. 38ºC (100ºF)
Input Connectors
Cyclone Kit, Large: Standard XLR-3f
Boom thread
Brass, 3/8″ UNC female
To suit 3/8″16 UNC male & 3/8″ BSW
What’s in the box?
Cyclone Small
- Cyclone Suspension, fitted with 2 x 62-shore Universal Lyres (XLR model)
- Cyclone Suspension, fitted with 1 x 62-shore Universal Lyre & 1 x 8mm Lyre (LEMO model)
- Cyclone Suspension, fitted with 2 x 62-shore Universal Lyres (MZL model)
- Cyclone cable – LEMO FVN, reduced XLR-3f or MZL connector dependant on chosen variant
- Cyclone Windshield, Small (left & right pods)
- Additional 1 x 62-shore Universal Lyre (LEMO model)
- Additional 2 x 72-shore Universal Lyre (MZL model)
- Hex key driver, for adjustment of Lyre
- Offset Link Bracket
- Quick start guide
Cyclone Medium
- Cyclone Suspension, fitted with 72-shore Universal Lyre
- Cyclone cable – reduced XLR-3f
- Cyclone Windshield, Medium (left & right pods)
- Pair of Universal Lyre 62-shore, for lightweight microphones
- Hex key driver, for adjustment of Lyre
- Quick start guide
Cyclone Large
- Cyclone Suspension, fitted with 72-shore Universal Lyre
- Cyclone cable (fitted)
- Cyclone Windshield, Large (left & right pods)
- Pair of Universal Lyre 82-shore, for heavier microphones
- Hex key driver, for adjustment of Lyre
- Quick start guide
Cyclone Small – accessories
- Cyclone Windjammer – Small (029103)
- Extension Handle (037301)
Cyclone Medium – accessories
- Cyclone Windjammer – Medium (029102)
- Extension Handle (037301)
Cyclone Large – accessories
- Cyclone Windjammer – Large (029101)
- Extension Handle (037301)
Cyclone – Video, brochures and images
Cyclone brochure
Cyclone user guide
Cyclone images
Quick start guide
Quick start guide
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