Neumann 007197 Windscreen WS 89 Windscreen made out of open-cell polyurethane foam
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Product Overview
The WS 89 (007197) is engineered to fit the unique, slightly more compact form factor of the U 89 i and TLM 170 series. Its 90 mm diameter spherical shape is acoustically optimized to create a protective buffer around the microphone head, effectively diffusing air currents from breath or wind before they reach the dual-diaphragm capsule. Unlike generic covers, the WS 89 is precision-manufactured to avoid interfering resonances, ensuring that the microphone's multi-pattern capabilities—including Omni, Cardioid, and Figure-8—remain accurate and balanced.
Product Description
Acoustic Transparency for Linear Performance:
The U 89 i and TLM 170 R are prized for their exceptionally flat and natural frequency response. The WS 89 is designed to respect this technical precision. The specialized open-cell foam structure allows sound waves to pass through with minimal resistance, introducing only a negligible 3 dB attenuation at 15 kHz. This ensures that the "air" and high-frequency transients of your recording are preserved, making it the ideal choice for "honest" recordings where every detail counts.
Maximum Protection Against Plosives and Motion:
Whether you are recording an authoritative voice-over or a dynamic vocal performance, plosive sounds ($P$, $B$, and $T$) can cause low-frequency distortion. The WS 89 acts as a high-performance pop filter, allowing the microphone to be placed closer to the source for a rich, intimate sound while keeping the signal clean. It is also tested in turbulent air streams of 20 km/h, making it highly effective at suppressing noise caused by fast movements of a microphone boom in broadcast and film environments.
Safe-Guarding Your Investment:
High-end large-diaphragm capsules are sensitive to environmental factors. The WS 89 acts as a physical shield, protecting the gold-sputtered diaphragms from moisture, saliva, and dust during long studio sessions. Using this professional windscreen is a simple yet effective way to extend the maintenance intervals and overall lifespan of your Neumann microphones.
Tailored Fit and Professional Finish:
The WS 89 is designed with a specific internal diameter to slide snugly onto microphones with a 46 mm head diameter. It stays securely in place whether the microphone is mounted upright or inverted. The non-reflective matte black finish provides a discreet, professional look that is perfect for television studios, broadcast booths, and live stage environments.
Key Features
Precision Fit: Specifically designed for 46 mm diameter mics like the U 89 i and TLM 170 R.
Exceptional Wind Rejection: Provides approximately 25 dB of wind noise attenuation.
Premium Open-Cell Foam: High-quality polyurethane ensures maximum sonic transparency.
Minimal Tonal Coloration: High-frequency detail remains crisp with only ~3 dB shift at 15 kHz.
Pattern Neutrality: Does not interfere with the microphone's multi-pattern directional characteristics.
Boom-Ready Performance: Handles fast microphone movements and light outdoor wind with ease.
Professional Aesthetics: Discreet matte black finish for studio and broadcast use.
Applications
Voice-Over & Dubbing: The primary choice for a natural, pop-free vocal recording.
Broadcast News: Essential for interview setups where air movement or drafts are present.
Orchestral Spot-Miking: Protects TLM 170 R microphones in large, drafty concert halls.
Grand Piano: Ideal for close-miking inside the piano where air displacement is high.
Close-Miking Woodwinds: Tames air blasts from flutes and saxophones during studio tracking.
