The Reference PIA-1 is composed of the cage with single axis swivel and light XLR extension (machined Neutrik XLR bodies), the main fabric, a suspension of your choice (PIA-OSIX-xxx) and a fur (PIA-FUR-SP: short pile or PIA-FUR-LP: long pile).
PIANO was developed to meet the need for wind and vibration protection for half-shotgun microphones. In the Mono version, it is particularly suitable for the Schoeps CMIT, Super CMIT, Sennheiser MKH60, MKH416, Neumann KMR81 and any other microphone up to 28cm in length.
PIANO is also available in MS, Double MS or even totally dedicated versions for specific and large microphones (ambisonic, large diaphragm, etc…).
Unlike ZEPHYX, PIANO‘s cage is not removable. This choice of design allows to privilege of the cage suspension feature, to gain in simplicity, in lightness and in acoustic transparency. The result is the lightest windshield on the market for an equivalent size.
PIANO‘s suspension modules are basically interchangeable and can be positioned with a simple knob. The detachable XLRF connector is held by a simple strap.
The cross-isolator suspension modules, based on cradles 5 and 6, are suitable for use with CMIT, SuperCMIT, MKH60, CS3e, MKH416, KMR81…
For the sake of compatibility, the suspension modules with elliptical isolators, based on cradles 7, 8 and 9, normally intended for the E-OSIX and PIANISSIMO ranges, are adaptable to the PIANO. This allows the occasional use of shorter and/or different microphones. For any other particular or different microphone, we also offer custom-made and dedicated suspension modules.
The ovoid cage has a slightly elliptical cross-section, which is favourable to good acoustic behaviour (softening of residual eigenmodes) and to the reduction of wind noise during lateral movements.
All PIANO windshields in the Mono version are equipped with a single axis of rotation swivel whose base is compatible with most PLUG-ON type transmitters.
The base of the single axis swivel (PIA-SW-BASE) is associated to the PIA-HILT1 bracket connecting the internal cross to the swivel base.
For the MS or double MS (DMS) version, there is an option with a double axis swivel
(References: PIA-2D-xxx, PIA-3D-xxx)
The double axis allows the operator to respect the horizontal axis of the L/R stereo, while allowing the operator to boom on the side if necessary.
The double axis swivel base (reference Z-SW-BASE) is associated to the PIA-HILT-2 ensuring the connection between the inside and the outside of the windshield.
The Z-SW-BASE reference is also shared with ZEPHYX and ALBERT windshields.
Available Models:
- PIA-1 : Mono PIANO windshield
- PIA-2S : MS stereo PIANO windshield, single axis swivel
- PIA-2D : MS stereo PIANO windshield, double axis swivel
- PIA-3S : Stereo PIANO windshield, double MS, single axis swivel
- PIA-3D : Stereo PIANO windshield, double MS, double axis swivel
When purchasing, whatever the version of PIANO chosen, it is essential to specify the exact make and model of microphone, and the choice of fur (Hair: Short or Long, Colour: Black, Grey or Black/Grey).
Compatible Microphones
- DPA 4017B
- Schoeps CMIT 5U
- Sennheiser MKH 416
- Sennheiser MKH 60
- Neumann KMR 81
- Sanken CS-3e
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