Guides
Bubblebee Fur: The Long and Short of it
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.
3 ways to hide your Lav Mic with The Invisible Lav Covers - Fur Outdoor
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 - How to Mount and Unmount your Lav Mic quickly and easily
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.
How to Mount The Windbubble Correctly on your 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.
Cleaning The Windkiller or Spacer Bubble
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
Invisible Lav Covers Original and Fur Outdoor Comparison at Lake Havasu, Arizona
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...
'Drop Rigs' for Wildlife Recording by George Vlad
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.