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Erik Norgaard · August 23rd, 2007, 06:54 AM

Hi:

Sorry, one more dead cat question. I'm not into dead cat surgery, so I'd like to get one that fits.

I've settled on an AT897 mic, it comes with a windshield but no size specifications. I can't find a dead cat specifically for the AT897. Now, the RODE dead cat fits on top of the RODE windscreen that fits NTG-2.

Question: Will the RODE dead cat fit the AT supplied windscreen (AT8134)? Or, does the RODE windscreen (WSVM) fit the AT897?

The NTG-2 is 22mm diameter and the AT897 is 21mm, I don't know if this is enough difference to be of any problem. But I don't know about the length - the total length is about the same, but no idea of the length of the mic that needs to be covered (does this part have a name?).

Thanks, Erik

Kevin Randolph · August 23rd, 2007, 10:54 AM

When I bought my AT897 I bought this kit:

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...icrophone.html

and the Rycote Softie that is in the kit seems to work like a charm. Fits the mic well (just slips on) and this past February I did an outdoor shoot on a windy day by the river and got nearly no wind noise.

Here's the link for just the Softie:

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...le_Softie.html

HTH...

Steve House · August 23rd, 2007, 11:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Erik Norgaard

Hi:

Sorry, one more dead cat question. I'm not into dead cat surgery, so I'd like to get one that fits.

I've settled on an AT897 mic, it comes with a windshield but no size specifications. ...

Take a look at the Rycote sytems page http://www.rycote.com/ There's a mic locator tool on the left mragin that lets you search for the correct versions of all their products for use with a wide variety of mics and the AT897 is included in the list

Abe Dolinger · August 24th, 2007, 12:24 PM

Yes, the Rode Dead Cat for NTG-1 fits over the AT897 foam windscreen.

Erik Norgaard · September 3rd, 2007, 03:42 AM

I got the Rode DeadCat, and yes, it fits the AT8134 windscreen, also, it appears that the Rode WSVM windscreen fits the AT897, the slot length is 125mm.

Since I couldn't find any place where the dimensions are posted, I will post it here for future reference:

Rode WSVM Length: 160mm, inner diameter 22mm, outer diameter 46mm.
Rode DeadCat Length: 160mm, diameter 46mm
AT897 windscreen (AT8134) Length: 160mm, inner diameter 21mm, outer diameter 46mm.
AT897 slot length: 125mm

August 23rd, 2007, 06:54 AM	#1
Erik Norgaard Major Player Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Madrid, Spain Posts: 238	Getting a dead cat that fits Hi: Sorry, one more dead cat question. I'm not into dead cat surgery, so I'd like to get one that fits. I've settled on an AT897 mic, it comes with a windshield but no size specifications. I can't find a dead cat specifically for the AT897. Now, the RODE dead cat fits on top of the RODE windscreen that fits NTG-2. Question: Will the RODE dead cat fit the AT supplied windscreen (AT8134)? Or, does the RODE windscreen (WSVM) fit the AT897? The NTG-2 is 22mm diameter and the AT897 is 21mm, I don't know if this is enough difference to be of any problem. But I don't know about the length - the total length is about the same, but no idea of the length of the mic that needs to be covered (does this part have a name?). Thanks, Erik

August 23rd, 2007, 10:54 AM	#2
Kevin Randolph Major Player Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 423	When I bought my AT897 I bought this kit: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...icrophone.html and the Rycote Softie that is in the kit seems to work like a charm. Fits the mic well (just slips on) and this past February I did an outdoor shoot on a windy day by the river and got nearly no wind noise. Here's the link for just the Softie: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...le_Softie.html HTH... __________________ "... the drama is on your doorstep..." - John Grierson www.grvideo.net

August 24th, 2007, 12:24 PM	#4
Abe Dolinger Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 111	Yes, the Rode Dead Cat for NTG-1 fits over the AT897 foam windscreen.

September 3rd, 2007, 03:42 AM	#5
Erik Norgaard Major Player Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Madrid, Spain Posts: 238	I got the Rode DeadCat, and yes, it fits the AT8134 windscreen, also, it appears that the Rode WSVM windscreen fits the AT897, the slot length is 125mm. Since I couldn't find any place where the dimensions are posted, I will post it here for future reference: Rode WSVM Length: 160mm, inner diameter 22mm, outer diameter 46mm. Rode DeadCat Length: 160mm, diameter 46mm AT897 windscreen (AT8134) Length: 160mm, inner diameter 21mm, outer diameter 46mm. AT897 slot length: 125mm