Neumann 007352 Windscreen WSS 100 Windscreen made out of open-cell polyurethane foam
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Product Overview
The WSS 100 (007352) is designed to overcome the limitations of standard foam covers. Its large diameter creates an optimized air buffer around the microphone capsule, effectively diffusing turbulent air streams before they can reach the diaphragm. Despite its high level of protection, the WSS 100 is acoustically transparent, ensuring that the natural frequency response and sharp directivity of your KM 184 or KM 140 remain completely intact. It is a vital tool for engineers who need to record in drafty environments without sacrificing the "Neumann detail."
Product Description
The Standard for Acoustic Transparency:
The primary goal of the WSS 100 is to block air while letting sound pass through unhindered. The open-cell polyurethane material is chosen for its specific porosity, which avoids the "boxy" or muffled sound typical of lower-quality windscreens. It does not introduce interfering resonances, and its impact on the frequency response is minimal—only a slight 4 dB attenuation at 15 kHz—preserving the delicate high-end shimmer of your small-diaphragm condensers.
Engineered for Professional Motion:
In film and broadcast production, microphones on boom poles are frequently panned or swung quickly to follow a subject. These movements create "self-wind" that can ruin a recording with low-frequency thumps. The WSS 100 is tested in turbulent air streams of 20 km/h to ensure superior performance in these exact scenarios. By providing 23 dB of attenuation, it offers an exceptional safety margin for location sound recordists and boom operators.
Consistent Pattern Control:
A major advantage of the WSS 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 outdoor conditions or close-miking high-pressure instruments.
Durable Construction and Professional Fit:
The WSS 100 is built to withstand the rigors of professional daily use, 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, vibration-free fit. Its professional matte black finish is non-reflective, making it ideal for television and video work where visual discretion is essential.
Key Features
Large 90mm Spherical Design: Maximizes air diffusion for superior protection.
Significant Wind Rejection: Provides a powerful 23 dB of wind noise attenuation.
High-Grade Open-Cell Foam: High-quality polyurethane ensures maximum sonic transparency.
Minimal Tonal Shift: High-frequency transients remain crisp with only ~4 dB shift at 15 kHz.
Pattern Neutrality: Does not alter the directional pickup of the microphone capsule.
Boom-Ready Performance: Optimized for fast microphone movements and outdoor wind.
Universal 22mm Fit: Designed specifically for the KM 80, KM 100, KM 180, and KM D series.
Applications
Outdoor Field Recording: The ideal companion for high-end news gathering and nature recordings.
Professional Boom Operation: Prevents "swing noise" during rapid dialogue tracking.
Close-Miking Woodwinds: Exceptional as a high-performance pop filter for flutes and saxophones.
Live Recording: Protects sensitive small-diaphragm capsules from stage air and heavy drafts.
Stereo Main Miking: Perfect for outdoor choral or orchestral captures in windy environments.
