NEUMANN WNS 100

Product overview

The NEUMANN WNS 100 is a black foam windscreen made of open-cell polyurethane that reduces wind noise by 18 dB while attenuating the output level at 15 kHz by only 2 dB.

Close range sounds, wind and fast movements of the microphone boom may all cause interfering noises. NEUMANN foam windscreens are made of open-cell polyurethane foam: they do not cause interfering resonances and do not influence the directional pattern; only in the upper frequency range is the output level slightly attenuated. Wind noise attenuation is measured by NEUMANN without electrical filtering in a turbulent air stream travelling at 20 km/h, generated by a noiseless wind machine. Size: Ø 45 mm. Colour: black.

Key features

• 18 dB wind noise attenuation (measured at 20 km/h)
• Only 2 dB attenuation at 15 kHz
• No interfering resonances; the directional pattern is not influenced
• Open-cell polyurethane foam, black
• Ø 45 mm

Compatible with

Supplied with the NEUMANN KM 183, KM 184 and KM 185 small-diaphragm microphones (Series 180, including their stereo sets and A nx versions) and with the KK 183 and KK 184 capsules, as stated in their official scope of delivery; the Series 180 operating manual lists it as the included foam windscreen.

In the box

• WNS 100 foam windscreen

NEUMANN WNS 100: frequently asked questions

Which microphones is the WNS 100 for?

Supplied with the NEUMANN KM 183, KM 184 and KM 185 small-diaphragm microphones (Series 180, including their stereo sets and A nx versions) and with the KK 183 and KK 184 capsules, as stated in their official scope of delivery; the Series 180 operating manual lists it as the included foam windscreen.

Does the WNS 100 change the sound of the microphone?

NEUMANN foam windscreens do not cause interfering resonances and do not influence the directional pattern. Only the upper frequency range is slightly attenuated: 2 dB at 15 kHz.

Where can I buy the NEUMANN WNS 100 in India?

The NEUMANN WNS 100 is available from Shivansh Electronics, Kolkata, West Bengal, India, with delivery across India.

Workflow 1: Reducing wind and pop noise

Engineers recording vocals, speech or instruments close up.

Connections

Setup

1. Slip the WNS 100 carefully over the microphone head.
2. Make sure it sits evenly and does not touch the mount.
3. Position the microphone as usual.
4. Record a test take and check for wind or pop noise.

Tip: The directional pattern is not influenced; only 2 dB is lost at 15 kHz.

Workflow 2: Recording outdoors or with moving booms

Location recording, broadcast and stage use.

Connections

Setup

1. Fit the WNS 100 before going outside or using a moving boom.
2. Set up the microphone and cable.
3. Listen for wind noise during the first take.
4. Store the windscreen clean and dry after use.

Tip: 18 dB wind noise attenuation, measured at 20 km/h.