I've taken a liking to using two microphones for my camera: one shotgun and the other a BLUE Dragonfly set at a lower recording level to capture peaks faithfully. I'm using a "dead cat" for the shotgun to guard against wind noise in outdoor recording. What would I use on something the size and shape of the BLUE?

Link, perhaps?

Not intimately aquainted with mentioned transducer.


CS

chris, a quick google search turned this up: Blue | Dragonfly - Cardioid Condenser Mic | DRAGONFLY | B&H (http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=cart&A=details&Q=&sku=241257&is=REG)

But that wasn't really my point, whatever.

Rycote denies all knowledge, so does Rhode.

Guess it's a "back to you" scenario, Gints - it's centre swivelled, which means just about any "ball" sock is going to have to be slit to fit.

If no one has an off the cuff answer, you'll have to wing it.


CS

I've taken a liking to using two microphones for my camera: one shotgun and the other a BLUE Dragonfly set at a lower recording level to capture peaks faithfully. I'm using a "dead cat" for the shotgun to guard against wind noise in outdoor recording. What would I use on something the size and shape of the BLUE?

Is this for indoor or outdoor use?

Assuming outdoor - from the picture it looks like the mount and elastic can be removed - so it should then fit inside a Rycote Basket Windshield or S-series.

For indoor use these are great ASVS6 Microphone Popper Stopper Pop Filter Screen -  Mic Pop Filters- Mic Mounts, Windscreens, & Pop-Filters- Microphones- Pro Audio Accessories- Accessories- PSSL.com (http://www.pssl.com/!mrvBwZBPZZgZCS25FhKxqQ!/ASVS6-Microphone-Popper-Stopper-Pop-Filter-Screen-s)

These people make a very wide variety of foam and fur windscreen products for about all microphone brands and models...
Olsen Audio Group: WindTech Microphone Windscreen & Mic Muff Home Page (http://www.olsenaudio.com/)

Blue Microphones (http://www.bluemic.com/dragonfly/)

I'm using the microphone indoors without a wind guard of any kind. For outdoor use in windy conditions, I'd prefer to find a "dead cat" that will fit the BLUE Dragonfly microphone. Thanks for all of your suggestions, guys. Richard's suggestion for the Olson foam guards are probably the best I can do for now short of sewing my own Dead Cat from fake fur.

Since you are using it in a studio I think what you are really looking for is a "pop filter" (mesh disc on a holder/stand).

The mesh screen on your mic surrounds the mic element so you already have a wind/pop filter built in. Most sound guys remove any wind guards indoors so as to get the cleanest (least colored) sound possible.

If you're after a "wind muff" sort of thing the folks at TheWindCutter.com, Professional Microphone Windscreens (http://www.thewindcutter.com) may be able to fit darn near any mic with something effective.

Blue Microphones (http://www.bluemic.com/dragonfly/)

I'm using the microphone indoors without a wind guard of any kind. For outdoor use in windy conditions, I'd prefer to find a "dead cat" that will fit the BLUE Dragonfly microphone. Thanks for all of your suggestions, guys. Richard's suggestion for the Olson foam guards are probably the best I can do for now short of sewing my own Dead Cat from fake fur.

A dead cat on it's own isn't much help as wind protection comes from the volume of still air you trap round the microphone.

I still think it would fit in something like a Rycote S-series if you remove the supplied suspension.

If you're after a "wind muff" sort of thing the folks at TheWindCutter.com, Professional Microphone Windscreens (http://www.thewindcutter.com) may be able to fit darn near any mic with something effective.

Thanks, Bruce. I had no idea that custom muffs were available.

A dead cat on it's own isn't much help as wind protection comes from the volume of still air you trap round the microphone.

I still think it would fit in something like a Rycote S-series if you remove the supplied suspension.

Thanks for the explanation, John. The BLUE dragonfly diaphragm is encased in a ball-shaped screen. Would that be enough? The S-series looks good and ball-shaped foams and muffs may also be suitable.

The "ball shaped screen" is at best a popperstopper - for outside use you will really need a proper basket - check with Rycote to see if it will fit in an S-series, otherwise you would need a basket.

Hi Gints,
Exactly what are you using the Blue mic for? On-camera interviews V/Os, music vocals.
An unusual choice for interviews.. . I see it has nice sensitivity specs, that's always helpful for low-talkers.

Rick, I just enjoyed the open, clean sound of the BLUE Dragonfly. Shotgun microphones are not meant to be used indoors as their design relies on a point source. Reflections from nearby walls and floors alter the pickup pattern, right? When I mounted the Audio Technica shotgun and the BLUE on the camcorder, I always preferred the sound of the BLUE despite its wider pickup pattern.

Initially, I needed microphone to pick up sounds that were quieter, so I decided to use both channels of the camcorder with different microphones: one set at a lower gain than the other to avoid triggering the limiter which can not be disabled in the Sony EX1. I'm videotaping indoor action sports (martial arts) that move around in the space of a two car garage. So, the signal varies wildly, and I didn't want to use AGC.