View Full Version : zeppelin fit?


Jim Schweer
March 27th, 2008, 08:15 AM
How closely must a zeppelin fit a specific microphone to work effectively? I regularly use three mics, an AT4053a (6.1" long), an AT4073a (9.13"), and an AT835b (14.53"). Do I need three different-sized zeppelins?

Thanks.

Marco Leavitt
March 27th, 2008, 10:51 AM
Depends on the zepplin. The Rycote windscreen I've used has an extra section you can add to accommadate longer mics. Still, for something as short as the AT4053a, I'd want something smaller, like the baby ball gag, just for the convenience of handling. A zepplin is a somewhat awkward beast (at least to me).

Steve Oakley
March 27th, 2008, 11:42 AM
rycote has a new modular system worth checking out. just add in the extra section. sounds like you need a short base kit, with one longer extension

Jim Schweer
March 27th, 2008, 02:19 PM
Thanks, Marco and Steve, I'll check out your suggestions.

Renton Maclachlan
March 28th, 2008, 03:43 PM
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