• stereo method: mid-side
• mic combo: Sennheiser MKH8040/8050 + Sennheiser MKH8030
• connections: 2x XLR3F to 1x XLR5M (for use with MZX8000 XLR modules)

The Cyclone is the result of more than a decade of continuous development. The Rycote design and engineering teams have focused on each component to build an all-new windshield system from the ground up.

Designed and optimised for the Sennheiser MKH8030 with MKH 8040 or MKH 8050 and featuring a compact Z-lock basket design with 3D-Tex material, the industry-leading Stereo Cyclone offers remarkable acoustic transparency and supreme wind suppression (up to -50dB).

All of Rycote's Stereo Cyclone windshield kits are individually meticulously hand-built in the company's factory in Ashby-de-la-Zouch, using a highly specialised manufacturing process is carried-out by a highly-skilled Rycote technician.

Since the launch of Rycote's popular flagship windshield kit, the Cyclone -customers have been asking for stereo versions. As a result of intensive and detailed product development, Rycote now offers a comprehensive range of professional Stereo Cyclone Windshield Kits, designed for popular stereo techniques, such as X/Y, Mid-Side and Double Mid-Side. As well as models designed for single mic and Ambisonic mic applications.

Whether it's for location sound, production sound, broadcast, audio for gaming or wildlife recording - for stereo recording to create directionality, perspective, space, atmosphere and realism - there's a Stereo Cyclone model to suit any need.

FEATURES:

• unique, individually hand-built design with Lyre technology
• sleek Connbox design, specific to each stereo config
• outstanding mic shock-isolation
• acoustically transparent
• industry-leading wind protection
• 3D-Tex material provides great benefits concerning turbulence and acoustic impedance
• magnetic Z-Locking System that can be opened and closed easily
• multi suspension by incorporating floating basket
• open shell structure
• reduced handling noise
• extreme weather recording
• reduced room tone effects