Lavalier Solutions
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.
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
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Ronan Hill
CAS, Production Sound Mixer
Rycote’s new Stickies and Overcovers are an essential tool in the wireless mic box.
Darrell Briggs
AMPS, Sound Mixer / Supervisor / Recordist
Not content with producing a catalogue of industry standard products, Rycote are constantly listening to end-users and striving to improve and develop new products.
Next up, the ubiquitous Stickies get a complete overhaul and more choices. Now, an even stickier, medical grade adhesive, but also in mic & mount specific sizing options, and with a new ‘skin tone’ Overcover. Already an essential part of any professional’s mic kit, now, even more so.
Peter Olsted
Sound Mixer
The new circular Stickies with a hole in the middle are genius! When mounting my lavs under clothing, but on to the fabric with an Overcover (does that make sense?) I don’t lose the transparency which happened with the normal circular Stickies because of their thickness. So now the fabric gives me wind protection from one side, and the Overcover from the other.
Malcolm Davies
Production Sound Mixer
I keep all the Rycote bits along with the new size Stickies in a bag marked ‘Ronseal’. Cos the bits do exactly what it says on the tin!
Calum Thomson
Sound Recordist / Supervisor
Working in a wide array of filming locations has its challenges so when it comes to mic choice and placement, I never want to be restricted or have to compromise. Rycote have developed a range of Stickies to make sure they can get secure placement with adequate wind protection – even in challenging situations, they have to stop in the box of tricks and become my go to solution!
Good clean source audio is key and Rycote have developed a range of Stickies to help me achieve it every time.
Ian Whitehead
Production Sound Mixer
When placing mics on artists wearing period costumes, it’s been great to have different options. The new Stickies we’ve found most useful are the circular ones with the hole in the middle, particularly with the Overcovers, when shooting outdoors scenes in a windy environment.
Simon Bysshe
Production Sound Mixer
The new individually cut Stickies are great! They are a bit bigger which allows them to be used with DPA Concealers, and the new Square stickie is perfect for RM11 mounts. They seem stickier too which is always a bonus! I also love the new ‘Stickie donuts’ 🙂 these will be going straight into my regular kit when they finally hit the shelves.
Michael Taylor
Sound Recordist
Loving the new beige colour Overcover. The ‘doughnuts’ were fantastic for sticking over mics in DPA concealers, as well as straight onto the mic head.
Oliver Machin
MIPS, Sound Recordist
The new square Stickies are perfect for using with Sanken RM11 rubber mounts. Quick and easy to fit. Simple but effective.
The new large sized Overcovers and Stickies are just what I have been wanting. Those few extra mm make all the difference when fitting a pop-shield onto a COS-11 under the Overcover. The beige / off-white Overcovers are also great. Bright white Overcovers tend to stand out so it saves a couple of uses to wear them in!
The ‘doughnut’ Stickies are brilliant. It now makes it possible to wrap an Overcover on the end of a concealer or RM-11 mount. I can also easily fit an Overcover over the internal mic of a DSLR camera to help with giving a better-quality scratch track.
Personal mic placement, and in particularly hidden mic placement, has become increasingly important in modern location sound capture. A day of rustle-free radio mics can be a joyous day – however a day with rustling mics and wind across the capsules can quickly turn a day’s filming into a miserable stressful day. So, it’s fantastic that a company like Rycote is dedicating so much attention to producing “problem solvers” that can help us concentrate on mixing sound with a smile on our faces!
Peter Davis
Boom Operator
…it sort of brought back that ease of use (which we all enjoyed first with Stickies), with the two peel-off tabs – and it is sticker than its predecessor. So, it is an all-round improvement.
Scott J Farr
CAS, Production Sound Mixer
Used them on some commercials with A-list celebrities and they stayed stuck and of all the complaining they did they didn’t complain about the adhesive. Worked as advertised.
Jon Gilbert
Production Sound Mixer
Working on documentaries, I need to mic people quickly and I need to get it right first time. The new Rycote Stickies and Overcovers make this easier than ever!
Gary Stadden
Freelance Sound Recordist
I have been using Overcovers and Stickies now since Rycote sent some testers out many, many years ago. These have become my standard way for attaching Cos 11’s to clothing.
I really like the new square Stickies, and have been using them with the rubber RM11 Cos mounts.
I recently used one of the ‘donut’ Stickies placed over the end of an RM11, then attached an Overcover, then placed inside the knot of a tie, and stuck in place with a new square Stickie.
It was a fairly windy day, and the fact that I could place an Overcover quickly to the mic mount using a ‘donut’ sticky made a huge difference…. I shall be trying this technique again in the future.
Pete Lee
Sound Recordist
Quick rigging of lots of Overcovers onto DPAs in concealer discs today, easy and fast with the ‘doughnut’ Stickies, love em, perfect!
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:
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.

Specifications
Lavalier Foams
wdt_ID | Foams | Product No. | Compatible Mics |
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2 | Miniature Lavalier Foams Black (1 pack of 2) Miniature Lavalier Foams Black (1 pack of 10) Neoprene-coated Mini Lavalier Foam |
105504 105514 105526 |
BeyerDynamic: MCE7 Countryman: B6 Sanken: COS11 Sony: ECM88 |
3 | VT Miniature Foam Black x50 | 105515 | Voice Technologies: VT-100 |
4 | Lavalier Foams Black (1 pack of 5) Lavalier Foams Black (10 packs of 5) Lavalier Foams Beige (1 pack of 5) Lavalier Foams Beige (10 packs of 5) Lavalier Foams Brown (1 packs of 5) Lavalier Foams Brown (10 packs of 5) Neoprene coated Lavalier Foam |
105501 105511 105502 105512 105503 105513 105525 |
AKG: C577, CK77, CK97 Audio-Technica: AT 899 Countryman: B3, EMW DPA: 4061, 4062, 4071 Electrovoice: RE90L PSC: FPSCNM Sennheiser: MKE 2, ME 102, ME 104 Shure: SM93, WL50, WL51, ECM77 Tram: TR50 Voice Technologies: VT-500 |
Lavalier Windjammer
wdt_ID | Lavalier and Ristretto Windjammers | Product No. | Colour | Quantity |
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1 | Lavalier Windjammer | 065514 | Black | Single |
2 | Lavalier Windjammer | 065501 | Black | Pair |
3 | Lavalier Windjammer | 065515 | Grey | Single |
4 | Lavalier Windjammer | 065502 | Grey | Pair |
5 | Lavalier Windjammer | 065516 | White | Single |
6 | Lavalier Windjammer | 065503 | White | Pair |
7 | Lavalier Windjammer | 065564 | Green | Single |
8 | Lavalier Windjammer | 065561 | Green | Pair |
9 | Lavalier Windjammer | 065566 | Blue | Single |
10 | Lavalier Windjammer | 065563 | Blue | Pair |
Lavalier Windjammer – Compatible Mics
AKG: C577, CK77, CK97. Audio-Technica: AT 899. BeyerDynamic: MCE7. Countryman: B3, B6, EMW. DPA: 4061, 4062, 4071. Electrovoice: RE90L. PSC: FPSCNM. Sanken: COS11. Sennheiser: MKE 2, ME 102, ME 104. Shure: SM93, WL50, WL51, ECM77. Sony: ECM88. Tram: TR50. Voice Technologies: VT-100, VT-500
Essentials Advanced
Stickies and Overcovers Advanced
wdt_ID | Product | Product No. | Colour | Pack Quantity | Total Contents |
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1 | Stickies Adv | 066301 | N/A | 1 pack | 25 x Stickies Adv, 23mm Round |
2 | Stickies Adv | 066321 | N/A | 1 pack | 25 x Stickies Adv, 23mm O's |
3 | Stickies Adv | 066303 | N/A | 1 pack | 25 x Stickies Adv, 20mm Squared |
4 | Stickies Adv | 066302 | N/A | 10 packs | 250 x Stickies Adv, 23mm Round |
5 | Stickies Adv | 066322 | N/A | 10 packs | 250 x Stickies Adv, 23mm O's |
6 | Stickies Adv | 066304 | N/A | 10 packs | 250 x Stickies Adv, 20mm Squared |
7 | Stickies Adv | 066327 | N/A | Bag of 100 | 100 x Stickies Adv, 23mm Round |
8 | Stickies Adv | 066328 | N/A | Bag of 100 | 100 x Stickies Adv, 23mm O's |
9 | Stickies Adv | 066329 | N/A | Bag of 100 | 100 x Stickies Adv, 20mm Squared |
12 | Overcovers Adv | 066305 | Black | 1 pack | 25 x Stickies, 23mm Round. 5 x Fur Discs, 26mm Round |
Essentials Original
Undercovers, Overcovers and Stickies
wdt_ID | Product | Product No. | Colour | Pack Quantity | Total Contents |
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1 | Undercovers | 065101 | Black | 1 pack | 30 x Undercover, 30 x Stickies |
2 | Undercovers | 065107 | Black | 25 packs | 750 x Undercover, 750 x Stickies |
3 | Undercovers | 065104 | Black | 1 pack | 100 x Undercover, 100 x Stickies |
4 | Undercovers | 065102 | Grey | 1 pack | 30 x Undercover, 30 x Stickies |
5 | Undercovers | 065108 | Grey | 25 packs | 750 x Undercover, 750 x Stickies |
6 | Undercovers | 065105 | Grey | 1 pack | 100 x Undercover, 100 x Stickies |
7 | Undercovers | 065103 | White | 1 pack | 30 x Undercover, 30 x Stickies |
8 | Undercovers | 065109 | White | 25 packs | 750 x Undercover, 750 x Stickies |
9 | Undercovers | 065106 | White | 1 pack | 100 x Undercover, 100 x Stickies |
10 | Undercovers | 065504 | Mixed Colours | 1 pack | 30 x Undercover, 30 x Stickies |
Undercovers, Overcovers and Stickies – Compatible Mics
AKG: C577, CK77, CK97. Audio-Technica: AT 899. BeyerDynamic: MCE7. Countryman: B3, B6, EMW. DPA: 4061, 4062, 4071. Electrovoice: RE90L. PSC: FPSCNM. Sanken: COS11. Sennheiser: MKE 2, ME 102, ME 104. Shure: SM93, WL50, WL51, ECM77. Sony: ECM88. Tram: TR50. Voice Technologies: VT-100, VT-500
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