SCHOEPS B 5 D

Product overview

The SCHOEPS B 5 D is the classic and most popular hollow foam pop shield from SCHOEPS, for 20 mm microphones.

It is used for close-up speech, and also as a shield against mild wind or against moving noise on the boom. It delivers good effectiveness with the lowest possible influence on the sound.

It is made of foam but is hollow inside, so it encloses an air volume around the capsule like a windshield basket. The foam is mounted on a plastic carrier that sits firmly on the microphone; the foam does not touch the microphone, which reliably prevents any motion noise. The microphone should be pushed as far as possible into the B 5 D. It is compatible with all axially addressed SCHOEPS microphones. A double version, the B 55 D, is also available.

Key features

• Classic hollow foam windshield, standard for many applications
• Encloses an air volume around the capsule like a windshield basket
• Plastic carrier: the foam never touches the microphone, preventing motion noise
• 35 dB-A wind-noise attenuation at 5 m/s (supercardioid)
• Fits all axially addressed SCHOEPS microphones
• Also as B 5 D Chromagreen and as the double B 55 D

Made for

• Conference microphones
• Close-up speech
• Boom work, against wind and moving noise
• Recommended with the CCM 41 and MK 4

In the box

• B 5 D hollow foam windshield on its plastic carrier (or the version ordered)

SCHOEPS B 5 D: frequently asked questions

What is the B 5 D for?

It is used for close-up speech, against mild wind and against moving noise on the boom; SCHOEPS recommends it for conference use too.

How effective is it?

At 5 m/s it attenuates wind noise by 35 dB-A on a supercardioid and 32 dB-A on an omni.

Which microphones does it fit?

All axially addressed SCHOEPS microphones; SCHOEPS recommends it with the CCM 41 and MK 4.

Is there a stereo version?

Yes, the B 55 D is a double version of the B 5 D.

Is it part of a SCHOEPS set?

It is included in the Stereo Set CMC 6, the Colette Set and the RC Set "Singer".

Where can I buy the SCHOEPS B 5 D in India?

The SCHOEPS B 5 D is available from Shivansh Electronics, Kolkata, West Bengal, India, with delivery across India.

Workflow 1: Boom and close-up speech

Location sound, presenters and voice work.

Connections

Setup

1. Push the microphone as far as possible into the B 5 D.
2. Mount it on the boom or stand.
3. Record; the carrier keeps the foam off the microphone, so no motion noise.

Tip: 35 dB-A wind-noise attenuation at 5 m/s on a supercardioid.

Workflow 2: Conference recording

Conference rooms and lecture halls.

Connections

Setup

1. Fit the B 5 D on each microphone.
2. Place the microphones for the speakers.
3. Record speech with the lowest possible influence on the sound.

Tip: The B 55 D double version suits two-capsule setups.