{"product_id":"rycote-red-ixy-mini-windjammer","title":"Rycote Red iXY Mini Windjammer","description":"\u003ch2\u003eRycote Red iXY Mini Windjammer | Help reduce wind on iXY recordings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRycote Red iXY Mini Windjammer is a mini wind cover named for the iXY, made for people who want to limit wind noise in their recordings. It suits iXY users recording speech or other sound where air movement around the microphone could get in the way. Its small format is the key point: it’s intended as a specific accessory for the iXY, rather than a general-purpose cover for different microphones. The windjammer is most useful when recording outdoors or near a draught, where wind can make a take harder to listen to. It won’t change the sound you’re trying to record, and it can’t remove every source of background noise; its job is to help with wind. The red finish also makes the accessory easy to identify among small recording items. If your recordings are made in calm, indoor conditions, you may have less need for it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen it’s useful\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a spoken recording outside, fitting the windjammer before you start can help reduce the distraction of wind hitting the microphone. It’s also a sensible option near an open window or doorway, where a breeze may come and go while you record. Keep the microphone positioned for the voice or sound you want to capture; the windjammer is there to address wind, not to replace careful placement. Its iXY-specific name is worth paying attention to if you’re choosing accessories for a recording setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"specialist-note\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecialist Note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce it’s in place, you can concentrate on the recording instead of reacting to every little breeze. The “Mini” in the name points to a compact cover, so it makes sense for a portable iXY setup where a larger accessory would be awkward. And “iXY” matters: this is named for that microphone, not presented as a universal wind cover. For a one-person spoken recording outside, I’d fit it before starting and keep the microphone aimed toward the speaker; it’s meant to help with wind, not with traffic or other surrounding noise. The red finish is a practical touch when you’re sorting small accessories. If wind isn’t part of your recording situation, you may not need a dedicated cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: Rycote\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct name: Red iXY Mini Windjammer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCategory: Microphone Accessories\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Rycote","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57563980693844,"sku":"55445","price":35.74,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/2493\/3716\/files\/055445_01.jpg?v=1791805421","url":"https:\/\/www.htf-store.com\/de\/products\/rycote-red-ixy-mini-windjammer","provider":"Hard to Find Camera Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}