When recording video or audio outside on a breezy day, you'll probably hear the wind “cutting” your audio. Even a gentle breeze can completely destroy an otherwise perfect audio recording, especially when using ashotgun or condenser microphone.

Ask any videographer or sound professional, and they'll tell you that it's extremely difficult (or maybe even impossible) to remove wind noise in post. The most useful and easiest solution to avoid all this pain? Use awindscreen!

Also called wind muffs, windscreens come in many shapes and sizes to fit different kinds of mics. There are tiny muffs that are specially made for youriPhone and GoPro microphones, as well as a plethora of big ones for professional sound recording. Before we get to our recommended microphone cover for your device, let’s first see the different kinds of wind muff and what they specifically do.

Pictured above: an example of a living cat. It was not harmed in the production of any dead cat windscreens.

2. Dead Cat Mic Covers– For keeping your audio clean even on a budget

The fluffy “dead cats” use a lightweight synthetic fur material to block wind. (No actual cats were injured in the making of these handy accessories). But take one look, and you’ll understand why they earned their delightfully morbid industry nickname. This is the best choice for anyone with a tight budget. The furry material blocks wind but allows audio to pass through without losing the high-frequency response of a microphone.

You can also combine the dead cat with the foam windscreen for an even better effect to block wind blowing at a high speed, like 6 m/s (about 13 mph).

3. Professional Blimp Windshield– For heavy-duty wind protection

The most effective windscreen on the market is theblimp, a microphone cover that is shaped like a giant pill. It is a hollow cage that creates an open chamber of space of still air around the mic. Unlike other muffs that only cover the mic head, blimps enclose the whole microphone, including the body, to completely protect it from vibration. This is important in extreme weather conditions where the wind can shake the base of the mic and distort the sound it records. With a blimp housing the microphone and absorbing shock, noise can be substantially reduced from the final audio output.

Depending on your recording situation, you may or may not need a blimp. If you are seeking one, make sure to check the material and weight, as the newer versions are often much lighter than the old ones.

This offers superior wind protection with its synthetic rabbit fur outer layer and acoustic inner foam. Great for outdoor adventures and fast-moving subjects.

This fitted nylon windscreen is part of our premium line of microphone covers. It also features a ballistic nylon exterior and an airtight rubber base for complete protection and superb noise reduction with minimal high-frequency loss.