08Mar Micover Windscreen for the Rode VideoMic Pro
As soon as I heard the results of the Rode Deadcat windscreen test, I returned it and ordered the Micover windscreen designed for the VideoMic pro. As you can see the windscreen is made of the exact same material as the one used on the Rode VideoMic in the video. It looks a lot nicer, fits very securely, and should provide the same level of wind protection (haven’t had a chance to test it yet).
There is no velcro to get stuck in the fuzz like the Rode Deadcat which means the end of the windscreen does slide over the back controls when fully installed. This seems to be a much better way of attachment and feels more secure then the flimsy velcro tabs on the Rode Deadcat.
If you need to turn the Rode VideoMic pro on or off, all you need to do is slide the slip over cover up then slide it back down. The Micover label tab seems to work well as a handle for this part, I don’t know if that was the intention but it is nice.
I’ll post some audio samples of the Micover Windscreen on the Rode VideoMic Pro once I have a chance to stand outside in tornado warning weather. But I think both of my Rode Microphones will be wearing their Micover Windscreens permanently.
March 9th, 2012 at 8:30 am
Since u are an AT shotgun user do you have a recommendation for a windscreen for it? I own the AT 897 which is an 11 inch shotgun.
March 9th, 2012 at 9:13 am
If you still have your original Foam that came with your mic, Micover has an At897 slip on cover for $22.95.
I was so impressed with there slip over cover that I’m going to be testing out there Puffin slide on windscreen in the next few weeks.
My blimp is an old Sennheiser model with fuzz from a broken Rycote blimp, I was luck enough to buy it used off a sound guy who need the money ($160), But I think a combo like that could easily run close to $500.
March 9th, 2012 at 10:04 am
Great I will give the Micover a try…great price. I still have the foam (but AT sent me a case with it that was twice as long as the mic about 20″ long… they re-purposed a case from another product…it sucks)
I have Rode Blimp and dead cat, but that thing is such a beast that sometimes I have the need for just the shotgun mic itself.
March 9th, 2012 at 10:59 am
I tend to use my Blimp only when I know I’m going to be carrying it around all day. It takes time to put together and pack up, then if you need the mic from something else you have to pull the whole thing apart. It’s usually easier to stand off screen with a hand held mic and a wireless pack. I guess it really depends on what you’re filming.
March 9th, 2012 at 11:16 am
Thats what I am finding too .. blimps can be a hassle.
But, on the other hand, I get more comments from people about the blimp that anything else. I guess they think it is a real hollywood piece of equipment.
So if you are out to impress clients, use a blimp (and a matte box)!
March 9th, 2012 at 12:20 pm
I’m not getting into the whole Matte box impressing clients discussion.
March 11th, 2012 at 10:22 pm
Just came across your site.
Wondering if you got a chance to test out the Micover deadcat on the Videomic Pro? Is it better than Rode’s deadcat?
Thanks, and keep up the great work.