How to minimise wind and unwanted noise when using a shotgun

There are couple of accessories you can add to the microphone to help minimising unwanted noise.

- Shockmount – anti-vibration holder

To protect your recording from knocks and bangs. 

    

- Windprotections - There are many different kinds of wind protectors, from a basic foam windscreen to a heavy-dutty windscreen. It is essential to have couple of protectors specially when recording outside.

eg: wind jammers, softies, dead cats, smoothies, blimps, zeppelins, etc.