Neumann 006751 Windscreen WS 100 Windscreen made out of open-cell polyurethane foam
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Product Overview
The WS 100 (006751) is the professional choice for small-diaphragm microphones used in high-turbulence environments. Whether it's the fast movement of a microphone boom in a film studio or outdoor location recording, the WS 100 ensures your audio remains free from interfering low-frequency "thumps." Its 90 mm spherical design is acoustically engineered to break up air streams before they reach the capsule, all while preserving the microphone's directional pattern and frequency integrity.
Product Description
Acoustic Transparency for Critical Captures:
The primary goal of the WS 100 is to block air while letting every detail of the sound pass through. The open-cell polyurethane material is chosen for its specific porosity, which avoids the "boxy" or muffled sound common in lower-quality windscreens. It does not cause interfering resonances, and its impact on the frequency response is minimal—only a slight 4 dB attenuation at 15 kHz—ensuring the "shimmer" of your KM 184 or KM 140 is fully preserved.
Engineered for High-Motion Environments:
In broadcast and film, microphones on boom poles are frequently panned or swung quickly to follow a subject. These rapid movements create a "wind" of their own. The WS 100 is tested in turbulent air streams of 20 km/h to ensure it can handle these forces. By providing 23 dB of wind noise attenuation, it offers a massive safety margin for location sound recordists and boom operators.
Consistent Pattern Control:
A major advantage of the Neumann WS 100 is its lack of influence on the microphone’s directional characteristics. Whether you are using a Cardioid (KM 184), Hypercardioid (KM 185), or Omnidirectional (KM 183) capsule, the pickup pattern remains accurate. This allows you to maintain precise off-axis rejection even when working in windy conditions or close-miking high-pressure sources.
Durable Construction and Professional Fit:
The WS 100 is built to last, featuring a rugged foam structure that resists moisture and dust. It slides snugly onto any Neumann microphone with a 22 mm head diameter, providing a secure fit that won't slip during a take. Its professional matte black finish is non-reflective, making it perfect for television and video work where visual discretion is required.
Key Features
Large 90mm Design: Spherical shape for maximum air diffusion and protection.
Superior Wind Rejection: Provides a powerful 23 dB of wind noise attenuation.
