SCHOEPS W 5
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SCHOEPS W 5 large solid foam windscreen for 20 mm capsules: high efficiency for omnis, also a pop screen, minimal influence on sound and polar pattern. Available in India from Shivansh Electronics, Kolkata, West Bengal, India.
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FOAM WINDSCREEN
| Type | Large solid foam windscreen |
| For | 20 mm SCHOEPS capsules, pressure transducers |
| Use | Windscreen for omnis; pop screen; directional capsules in light wind |
| Influence | Minimal on sound and polar pattern, especially at low frequencies |
| Recommended with | MK 2 |
| Order number | 170112 |
Product overview
The SCHOEPS W 5 is a large solid foam windscreen for 20 mm SCHOEPS capsules, made for pressure transducers (omnis).
It is particularly suitable as a windscreen for omnis when higher efficiency is required, and it can also be used as a pop screen.
With pressure-gradient (directional) capsules it is meant for light wind, and it offers the advantage that its influence on sound and polar pattern is minimal, especially at low frequencies.
Key features
- Large solid foam windscreen for 20 mm capsules
- Made for pressure transducers (omnis)
- Higher efficiency for omnis outdoors
- Also usable as a pop screen
- Minimal influence on sound and polar pattern, especially at low frequencies
Made for
- Omni capsules such as the MK 2 outdoors
- Directional capsules in light wind
- Pop protection for speech
In the box
- W 5 foam windscreen
SCHOEPS W 5: frequently asked questions
What is the W 5 for?
It is a large solid foam windscreen, particularly suitable for omnis when higher efficiency is required; it also works as a pop screen.
Can I use it with a cardioid?
Yes, with pressure-gradient capsules it is used in light wind, with minimal influence on sound and polar pattern, especially at low frequencies.
Which capsule does SCHOEPS recommend with it?
SCHOEPS recommends the W 5 for the MK 2 omni capsule.
Where can I buy the SCHOEPS W 5 in India?
The SCHOEPS W 5 is available from Shivansh Electronics, Kolkata, West Bengal, India, with delivery across India.
Workflow 1: Omni outdoors
Location, ambience and nature sound recordists.
Connections
| Connect | To |
|---|---|
| CMC amplifier + MK 2 | Recorder or preamp |
| W 5 | Over the capsule |
Setup
- Push the W 5 over the MK 2 capsule.
- Set the microphone up outdoors.
- Record with higher wind protection.
Tip: For stronger winds SCHOEPS offers the hollow foam W 5 D.
Workflow 2: Pop screen for speech
Presenters and voice recording.
Connections
| Connect | To |
|---|---|
| CMC amplifier + capsule | Microphone stand |
| W 5 | Over the capsule |
Setup
- Fit the W 5 over the capsule.
- Place the speaker in front of the microphone.
- Record speech.
Tip: Its influence on sound and polar pattern is minimal, especially at low frequencies.
