Neumann WS81

The Neumann WS 81 is a professional foam windscreen designed for the KMR 81i microphone. Made from open-cell polyurethane foam, it effectively reduces wind noise and handling noise without affecting the microphone’s directional characteristics, making it ideal for outdoor and boom-mounted recording applications.

The Neumann WS 81 is a high-quality foam windscreen specifically designed for use with the Neumann KMR 81i shotgun microphone. It is engineered to reduce unwanted noise caused by wind, fast microphone movement, or close-range recording, ensuring cleaner and more intelligible audio capture in both studio and field environments.

Constructed from special open-cell polyurethane foam, the WS 81 minimizes acoustic interference while preserving the microphone’s natural directional response. Unlike many generic windscreens, it does not introduce resonances or significantly alter the tonal balance of the microphone. The only minor effect is a slight attenuation in the highest frequencies, typically around 2 dB at 15 kHz, which is generally negligible in practical recording situations.

The WS 81 provides effective wind noise attenuation of approximately 15 dB under test conditions (20 km/h wind speed generated by a low-noise fan without additional electrical filtering), making it suitable for demanding outdoor recording scenarios such as film production, broadcast, and location sound recording.

With its precise fit for the KMR 81i, the WS 81 ensures secure placement while maintaining optimal microphone performance. Its durable black finish and professional-grade construction make it a reliable accessory for long-term use in challenging recording environments.

Key Features

• Professional foam windscreen for Neumann KMR 81i microphone
• Reduces wind noise and handling noise effectively
• Made from open-cell polyurethane foam
• Preserves microphone directional characteristics
• Minimal impact on sound quality and frequency response
• Wind noise attenuation of approximately 15 dB
• Slight high-frequency attenuation (~2 dB at 15 kHz)
• Ideal for outdoor and boom-mounted recording
• Lightweight and durable construction
• Easy and secure microphone fit
• Finished in black