Zephyx windscreen from Cinela

[Jeff Wexler]

Not totally a new topic (pictures posted here sometime back) but I am wondering when any of the US companies are going to get this windscreen in stock. I did see the Cinela mount first in France (at DCAudio Visuel) but it hasn't had much penetration here in the US. The Zephyx windscreen is something I think I would really like. Posted below is a description of its benefits (and it fits right into most all of the design considerations that Don Coufal has used in the windscreens he has built in the past):

from DVAudio Visuel website

"The new ZEPHYX windscreen has several new benefits:

- Wind protection is increased thanks to the ovoid shape and to better capsule position within windscreen volume.

- It is possible to use basic fabric alone (without fur), even with rather high wind, and so, to have very good acoustic transparency.

- The lack of "cage effect" (standing waves) is real: no disorder in the upper medium.

- The addition of a furry envelope is possible, in case of higher wind.

- An optional "Violent Storm" fur for high wind is available.

- The cage is suspended, essential for avoiding boom noises (especially for stereo recording).

- Full outdoor / indoor compatibility: indoors, there are no apparent rods.

- Indoors, the internal arm and the second swivel allow virtual mic length extension, which means better mic direction viewing."

-  Jeff Wexler

[Steve Joachim]

LSC has inquired about carrying these products and have been told that once all of the final design changes have been made and an initial European run shaken out, the decision on how best to import them will be made. When we hear more, we will alert the media.

Steve J.