Rode Blimp MKII
Estimated Shipping Widget will be displayed here!
- This item is covered for 3 years
Essential Information About the Rode Blimp Windshield
Essential Information About the Rode Blimp Windshield
- Complete "zeppelin" windshield for shotgun microphones, ideal for outdoor recording with strong reduction of wind and handling noise.
- Internal double elastic hoop suspension to mechanically isolate the microphone and limit vibrations.
- Integrated cable path: female XLR inside the windshield, internal cable running through the handle to a male XLR at the base.
- Depth-adjustable handle via a knob to adjust the microphone position and keep the Blimp out of the camera frame.
Manufacturer Information
Rode
https://www.rode.com
------------------------
Safety manager:
IMS Distribution
Email: contact@ims-distribution.com
Address:
A Broadcast Standard in the Rode Range
Designed for broadcast, reporting, and cinema, the Rode Blimp has established itself as a benchmark for "zeppelin"-type windshields. Its durable plastic shell, lined with a textile film, creates an effective aerodynamic barrier while the supplied "Dead Wombat" furry windshield completes protection against gusts. Reliable and robust, it naturally integrates with other Rode microphones and accessories intended for real-world shooting conditions.
Who Is It For and What Are Its Uses?
The Blimp is aimed at sound recordists, journalists, creators, and film crews capturing outdoors or indoors sensitive to drafts. On a boom pole or mounted on a camera, it secures your dialogue, ambience, and effects without breath noise or rumble, while facilitating framing thanks to its depth adjustment. Its wide compatibility makes it a versatile choice for mobile studios, documentaries, and fiction.
Design and Key Features
At the heart of the Blimp, two elastic suspension hoops hold the microphone and absorb handling shocks. The perforated shell reduces wind impact, while the internal textile lining and "Dead Wombat" windshield mitigate turbulence and whistling. The result: a clean sound recording with less post-production touch-up.
The connectivity is designed for field use: a female XLR connector is integrated into the shell, a discreet cable runs through the handle and exits as a male XLR at its base for immediate connection. The handle, equipped with a knob, allows precise adjustment of the microphone depth to optimize balance on the boom pole and prevent any intrusion of the Blimp into the image during camera shooting.
Technical specifications
| Connection | XLR | Color | Grey |
| Rode | NTG-1, NTG-2, NTG-3 | Schoeps | CMD2U, CMIT5U |
| AKG | C568EB, C568B, C480B, CK61/62/63 | Sennheiser | MKH 20 P48, MKH 30 P48, MKH 40 P48, MKH 50 P48, MKH 60-1, MKH 416 P48, MKH 418 S, ME60, ME62, ME64, ME66 |
| Audio-Technica | AT4073a, AT875R, AT897, BP4029, AT835ST | Sony | ECM-678, ECM-673, ECM-674, ECM-680S, ECM-670, ECM-672 |
| Azden | SGM-1000, SGM-1X, SGM-2X (small diameter only) | Gross weight | 755 g (with internal cable) |
| Beyer | MC 836, MCE 86 II, MCE 86 S II | Length | 490 mm |
| DPA | 4017 | Diameter | 125 mm |
| Edirol/Roland | CS-50 | Total weight | 1.2 kg (including packaging) |
| Neumann | KMR81I, RSM191 | Packaging dimensions | 500 mm (L) x 230 mm (W) x 175 mm (H) |
| Sanken | CS1, CS3, CSS55 | ||
You will also like
Rode
Wireless Pro
Rode
Videomic NTG
Sennheiser
MKE 600
Rode
Wireless Go II
Sennheiser
Profile Wireless
Rode
Videomic Pro+
Rode
NTG2
Audio Technica
AT897
Customer reviews
Based on 1 review
- 5 stars, 1 review
- 4 stars, 0 reviews
- 3 stars, 0 reviews
- 2 stars, 0 reviews
- 1 star, 0 reviews
The review form didn't open. Please try again.
-
This product perfectly meets my expectations.
It allows you to record sound with a RODE NTG2 for example.
Whether for amateur or professional productions, this product will allow you to take good sound. The windjammer supplied with is a plus in case of outdoor filming with wind.
Excellent quality/price ratio.Automatically translated
No reviews match this filter.
Reviews can't be loaded right now. Please try again.
Automatically translated
Questions frequently asked
Is the Rode Blimp MKII compatible with a Sennheiser MKH 416 P48?
The Sennheiser MKH 416 P48 is among the compatible microphones. It is held in place by two elastic suspension bands integrated into the shell.
What wind protection is provided with this Rode zeppelin?
The Dead Wombat furry windshield is included. It complements the plastic shell lined with a textile film to reduce turbulence and wind noise caused by gusts.
What XLR connector is built into the Blimp?
A female XLR socket is integrated into the shell, with an internal cable ending in a male XLR at the base of the handle.
Can it be mounted on a boom pole or camera?
The knob handle allows adjustment of the microphone’s depth to balance the assembly on a boom pole. This adjustment also helps limit the windshield’s intrusion into the frame when used on a camera. The internal cable is routed inside the handle for direct XLR connection.
What are the dimensions and weight of the Rode Blimp MKII?
The unit measures 490 mm in length with a diameter of 125 mm and has a gross weight of 755 g including the internal cable.
