InVision™ Video Shockmount

Rycote’s InVision™ Video “Lyre” shockmount technology provides the best possible isolation for your shotgun and condenser microphones mounted on a camera.

The InVision™ Video “Lyre” shockmount will securely hold your microphone and supply isolation against many forms of disturbances, which includes handling noise, low frequency rumble and vibrations from camera motors. The InVision Video Microphone Mount uses the patented Rycote Lyre technology to provide unsurpassed isolation performance. The Lyres are made from a specialist material, Hytrel, which allows the suspension to operate effectively in temperatures from below freezing to over 45°C (113°F). Rycote Hytrel-based mounts are virtually unbreakable and retain their shape and performance specification. The InVision™ Video“Lyre” shockmount is available in either two ways: with a brass Hotshoe or a 1/4" adaptor.

The clip is designed to hold cylindrical shotgun microphones from 19 to 25mm in diameter and up to 300mm in length, including the slab sided Sennheiser MKH range. A “soft feel” grip is molded into the clip, to prevent the microphone twisting or slipping. The mount can be rotated 360° around the mounting point and slid in and out allowing the microphone to be positioned in the optimum place on the camera.

InVision™ Video Shoe Foot

InVision™ Video with Hotshoe	Closeup - Brass Shoe Foot

The InVision™ Shoe Foot model can also be used in conjunction with Rycote Hotshoe Extensions and the CC-Hotshoe Adaptor for camera integral microphone clamps. Rycote brass shoes are also feature a 1/4" threaded tap-through to further make it adaptable and decrease its weight.

InVision™ Video 1/4" Adaptor

InVision™ Video with 1/4" Adaptor	Closeup - 1/4" Thread Adaptor

The InVision™ 1/4" model has male 1/4" thread but additionally has a 1/4" female tap on it thumbscrew side.

MINISCREEN™ WINDSHIELD

A unique feature of the Rycote Miniscreen™ Windshield provides two levels of wind attenuation protection for your microphone with uncompromising audio transparency The Miniscreens' low profile design will fit comfortably and not obstruct your shot and cast shadows in your wide-shots when on a camera. The Miniscreen is also ideal for microphone on boom pole applications.

A Miniscreen™ Windshield is constructed of acoustic, open-cell foam within a rigid, screened outer shell. It has been engineered to provide excellent audio transparency while being tough enough for relentless use in harsh outdoor environments. Rycote's Miniscreen internal foam is specially designed to last and not be affected by inescapable damaging UV rays. Many foam based windscreen products use cheap foam that will break down and disintegrate within a short time of use in the field.

The outer screening material is vital for the Miniscreens ability to attenuate wind noise while having minimal effect on the microphone's response. Rycote Miniscreens have a unique rubber end cap where the microphone is inserted that creates a non-slip seal and prevents wind swirls at the rear of the microphone from getting in. Miniscreens generally provide up to 22 dB of wind noise attenuation on axis at 0 without a Miniscreen Windjammer affixed. The Miniscreen Windjammer (sold separately) is a black synthetic fur cover that is pulled over with the Miniscreen, thus providing a second level of wind protection. The Windjammer is crucial for higher wind conditions and has a negligible affect on audio transparency. It can then provide up to 30 dB of wind-noise protection, which is as good as many full blimp systems on the market.

 

Miniscreens are available in four lengths; 10cm, 12cm, 14cm and 18cm for camera mounted microphone and boom pole applications

 

How to quickly choose the right Rycote Miniscreen Windshield for your microphone:

1. Make sure your microphone has a cylindrical diameter between 19mm and 25mm. For best results, the area of the microphone the Miniscreen covers must have a consistent cylindrical diameter without any taper or extrusions.

2. Pick the length based on the “slots” of the microphone where sound is picked up - 10cm, 12cm, 14cm and 18cm lengths available. All the sound slots must be covered for proper results. Any integral microphone switches (low cut or pad) should also be covered with gaffers tape to seal-off potential wind incursion.

 

Example: an Azden SG(M)-1X uses an 18cm length Miniscreen to cover all the slots

3. Do I need a Miniscreen Windjammer? The unique feature of the Rycote Miniscreen Windshield is that it provides two levels of wind attenuation protection. A Miniscreen can certainly be used alone with good results for a degree of wind strength. The Miniscreen with Windjammer combination will maximize the amount of wind that will be suppressed which is better than other foam and fur covered push-on windscreens. Miniscreens with or without fur cover is great for camera mics mounted close to the lens whereas you want to prevent shadows cast in your shot.

 

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Which Microphone Shockmount Should I use with a with a Miniscreen?

A microphone with a Miniscreen can use many of the Rycote shockmounts that are used with Softie Windshields and foam windshields. Some recommendations:

• On a Camera with a Hotshoe: InVision Video Hotshoe
• On a Camera with a 1/4" receptacle: InVision Video 1/4"
• On a Camera with a 24/25mm integral microphone clamp: Softie Lyre Mount with CCA
• On the end of a Boom pole: Softie Lyre Mount with PG Handle