Guides

You may have noticed that a couple of our wind-protection solutions for Shotgun mics, are available in both long and short-haired variations, so we wanted to  explain exactly why this is, the science behind it and when it's necessary to use which - long or short fur.

The Invisible Lav Covers - Fur Outdoor are the ultimate tool for wind protection and noise reduction when hiding your lavalier mic. In this video, Aj and Caleb demonstrate 3 of our favourite ways to hide a lavalier microphone on your talent.

The Lav Concealer is the essential lav mic tool for film, TV, theatre and any other time your lavalier mic needs to be hidden, yet still sound good. The Lav Concealer is a soft, pliable rubber mount that covers many different mounting options for your lavalier microphone.

Caleb talks us through How To Mount The Windbubble correctly, as this can have a huge impact on its performance in reclaiming that otherwise lost dynamic range.

Take good care of your Windkiller or Spacer Bubble and it will take good care of your mic for years. Here's how to clean and disinfect the Windkiller, Spacer Bubble or Spacer Kit fur and return it to all its original fluffy glory. Watch our video guide

If you've taken your Windbubbles a little too deep into the wild, it might be time to give them a bath, so to speak. This guide to cleaning The Windbubble is also particularly good if you want to sanitise them between jobs for personal use on talent. Here's our video guide on how to clean a Windbubble:

Sometimes it may be necessary to clean your Lav Concealers, removing unwanted grime, dust and any other contaminants. The Lav Concealer is made of 100% biodegradable rubber, so we show you how to clean it properly while protecting the material in this guide video

We had the chance to do a test comparison of two variants of Bubblebee Invisible Lav Covers - Original and Fur Outdoor - at London Bridge Beach in Lake Havasu City, Arizona. There was a fair wind out: ideal conditions for using The Invisible Lav Covers to record clean and clear dialogue. Watch the video...

In short, a drop rig is a dry bag with all the requirements for a stereo recording rig contained in it. George Vlad is a skilled and experienced nature field recordist and has a lot of good advice on how to prepare the perfect drop bag, selecting your gear and how to use it.

Here's a quick tip to help you get a super-quiet hidden lavalier mount under clothing for when it's windy out or when you feel you might need extra protection from fabric friction noise. As used in the Windchasers series of interviews.

We have compiled a series of tips on how to use it correctly and get the best results out of The Lav Concealer. Here's the third in the series - how to remove the Lav Concealer Tape and leave it ready to apply again.

Here's the second in The Lav Concealer Tips series - how to apply The Lav Concealer Tape to the concealer for quick and firm appication of the mic directly to the skin.