Rode WS2 Windshield
Foam windshield designed for Rode large-diaphragm studio mics
Best for: Home studio podcasters using Rode studio condensers or broadcast dynamics in imperfect acoustic environments with drafts or HVAC noise
Check price on AmazonThe Rode WS2 is a foam windshield sized for Rode's large-diaphragm studio and broadcast microphones including the NT1-A, NT2-A, NTK, K2, NT1000, NT2000, Podcaster, Procaster, and Broadcaster. It covers the capsule area to reduce wind noise and plosives in untreated spaces, measuring approximately 110 mm tall by 85 mm in diameter and weighing just 10 g.
Key features
- Foam construction, 10 g weight
- Dimensions: approx. 110 mm H x 85 mm W/D
- Compatible with NT1-A, NT2-A, NTK, K2, NT1000, NT2000, Podcaster, Procaster, Broadcaster
- Attenuates wind noise and plosive bursts
- Designed specifically for Rode large-diaphragm mics
Our take
The WS2 is a focused, utilitarian product: it fits Rode large-format mics correctly, adds minimal mass, and reduces wind and plosive problems in spaces with air movement. It is not a replacement for a proper pop filter for close-mic vocal work, but for on-location recording or studios with ventilation noise it makes a practical difference. The limitation is compatibility - this is a Rode-specific foam shape and it will not fit mics from other manufacturers without modification.
Pros
- Exact-fit design for Rode large-format mics with no improvisation needed
- Negligible weight addition to the mic
- Useful in outdoor or drafty indoor environments
Cons
- Rode-specific fit - not compatible with non-Rode microphones
- Foam accumulates dust and debris over time
- Not a substitute for a pop filter on close vocal recording
Rode WS2 Windshield alternatives
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Auphonix Pop Filter
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Elgato Wave Mic Arm LP
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Gator Frameworks Deluxe Desk-Mounted Boom Arm
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Heil Sound PL-2T
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InnoGear Mic Arm
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