Rycote Super-Blimp Kit for Rode NTG & Shotgun Mics (11' Length, 0.7-0.9' Diameter)

This thing will cure any wind noise, vibration, hurricane, driving with your microphone out the window, literally its perfect. Highly recommend it.

For the money there's nothing better, you will find cons on other reviews, such as: the locking mechanism isn't as good as the more expensive Rycote systems and that's true. But keep in mind the price of this blimp, it gets the job done, you can choose which way to mount it, using the handle or the not, the deadcat doesn't need a tie, it's super lightweight compared to a Rode blimp or other blimp this size. If you can afford the more expensive one, by all means get it, but this is a really good addition to the kit.

It's smaller than Rode Blimp system and that is the most advantage point I think for ENG location sound. I just put it in my backpack when mobility is the most important for my job. Wind protection function is sufficient.

sure it doesn't come in a dedicated box, sure the build quality feels plasticy and the handle system is a bit complicated (they give you two mount options, why not just one that is versatile enough?) but for the price and to my knowledge, sure it's the best you can get!

I purchased this in November of 2016, so I've had some time to really use it. PROS - Excellent at blocking wind. Works just as it should. - Quiet suspension. - Fairly light weight. - Decent system for removing the zepplin from the mount. Maybe a little faster than the traditional Rycote slide on style. The small downside to this is the mounting O does give your boom slightly less clearance in low ceiling enviroments and door ways. - The cabling is very modern. The XLR input is spaced from the pole for use with a plug on trasmitter and the XLR connector for the microphone is compact. The cable itself is configured in a way that puts minimal stress on the XLR connector (like a com-box would). CONS - Cheap plastic. Not the worst but it doesn't feel like the nicer Rycote systems. - The handle for adjusting the angle of the blimp does not lock tightly (like it does on nicer Rycote's). It feels like if you tighten it too much, it might break or strip the tightening mecanism. Even at it's tightest, you can still adjust the angle of the boom with your hand and not much force. It's not a huge deal but it is annoying from time to time. All in all, it's a decent system. Great bang for your buck. Perfect for Indie film, ENG and Doc stuff.

Never keep time on sound. Its faster than Sennheiser and rode blimps. Its a great deal but keep in mind.. This is not the best for really strong winds.

Just bought this. No obvious way to open it w/o maybe damaging it. Zero info on Rycote website, one of the worst I have seen. No manual of assembly with it, just figure it out on your own. Truly abysmal website that is nothing but buy, buy, buy. I already bought it and may send it back as I am not willing to ruin a .320. item due to rycote not wanting to even send a simple drawing. Still, Rycote, why no indicator or a small piece of paper to show a first time buyer what is needed.