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Soft-Zep 

The Reinhardt Soft-Zep is nothing short of a revolution in simplicity, design and performance. The Soft-Zep has favourable wind noise reduction in comparison with standard basket windshields systems.

Especially developed so that the microphone can be mounted easily and swiftly with no tricky bayonet or screw fittings to wrestle with, the microphone is simply inserted into the rear of the Soft-Zep just like an ordinary foam windshield.

Weight has been a key factor in the design of the Soft-Zep, weighing in an astoundingly light 385gms or 13.58oz

The hand grip has benefited from the experience that Reinhardt has gathered from the now famous PG2 & PG3 pistol grips. Made from high quality Kraton rubber with extra soft gel inserts with a slip-free surface for a secure and comfortable grip.

The 3/8 whitworth boom-pole mount is offset and can be swivelled and then locked in position for maximum comfort and convenience.



The XLR connectors are top quality Neutrik connectors and the cable is to the same high standard.

Accessories available are a soft fur cover and a RainHat.

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Reinhardt Soft-Zep       Reinhardt Soft-Zep

The Soft-Zep undergoing field trials in a stormy conditions in Northern Denmark.

The Soft-Zep has to be the best looking windshield device on the market today but the Soft-Zep is not only good looks, it is a device that delivers exactly what the demanding professional requires at a price and quality that is incomparable making it ideal for schools, colleges, reality TV and extreme sports.

Fitting Chart

Soft-Zep features:

Soft-Zep - Microphone Diameters

The Soft Zep is "One size fits all"
We have developed a unique system that now allows the Soft-Zep to fit all microphones from 19mm to 24mm.

For complete information, you can download the Soft-Zep instruction sheet as a PDF file
Soft-Zep Instructions

Accessories:

  • Fur windsock.
  • Raincover

Versions:

Soft-Zep Short (Model Number "SoftZep-S" - The Most popular model, wil fit 90% of all shotgun microphones)
  • Microphone slot length up to 250mm (see below)
  • Microphone dia. from 19 - 24mm
  • Comfortable rubber handle
  • XLR conceiled in base of handle
  • Boom Pole mount
Soft-Zep Short  Basic (Model Number "SoftZep-SB" - No pistol grip)
  • Microphone active length up to 250mm (see below)
  • Microphone dia. from 19 - 24mm
  • Boom pole mount
Soft-Zep (Model Number "SoftZep" - 50mm longer for larger mics)
  • Microphone slot length up to 300mm
  • Microphone dia. from 19 - 24mm
  • Comfortable rubber handle
  • XLR conceiled in base of handle
  • Boom Pole mount
Soft-Zep Basic (Model Number "SoftZep-B" - No pistol grip)
  • Microphone slot length up to 300mm
  • Microphone dia. from 19 - 24mm
  • Boom pole mount
  • Extremely Light weight.  385gms 13.6 oz.
  • Models available to fit virtually all shotgun microphones.
  • Neutrik XLR connectors.
  • Quick and easy to switch microphones.
  • No bayonets, screws or fiddly microphone holders to wrestle with.
  • Competitively priced.
  • Ideal where light weight is important - perfect for reality TV & extreme sports.

What you get with your Soft-Zep:

  • Pistol Grip
  • Internal XLR cable
  • Boompole adapter

Accessories:

  • Fur windsock.
  • Raincover

Reinhardt Rain Har

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Soft-Zep MkII  

When the original Soft-Zep was introduced to the market in September 2007 the Reinhardt Soft-Zep was nothing short of a revolution in simplicity, design and performance.

We have listened to our customers and have developed the Soft-Zep MKII. By utilising Reinhardts Whisper technology and optimising production techniques we have been able to substantially reduce the price and weight (390gm) of the Soft-Zep MKII so that it is the most cost effective blimp on the market which makes it ideal for schools and colleges.

The open cell foam core that we now use, is much more acoustically transparent than the earlier Soft-Zep models. The MKII uses a special light weight acoustic foam with a very coarse pitch which effectively creates a cavity, fundamental for effective windshield performance and yet simultaneously minimises high frequency attenuation. The MKII has a larger diameter and an extra protective lycra layer for improved windnoise reduction.

The MKII is lightweight, robust and simple to use and has a permanently mounted high quality fur windcover and a very comfortable hand grip made from Kraton rubber with soft gel inserts. A thread in the base of the handle allows a boom pole to be attached. The rubber handle can be easily removed and the microphone cable threaded through the handle so it is out of the way. A special handle is also available as an accessory, which has a built in XLR connector in the base. For ease of use, the microphone is simply inserted into the rear of the Soft-Zep MKII in the same way as a "Whisper".
 
Soft-ZepII

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Soft-Zepii


Soft-Zep features:

  • Extremely Light weight. 390gms 14 oz.
  • One size fits all
  • Quick and easy to mount or switch filters.
  • No bayonets, screws or fiddly holders to wrestle with.
  • Competitively priced.
  • Ideal for schools and colleges

What you get with your Soft-Zep:

  • Pistol Grip
  • Permanently mounted high quality fur windsock
  • Boompole mount

Accessories:

  • Neutrik XLR connectors in base of handle.
  • RainHat
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Compatibility:

All Microphones 19mm to 24mm* diameter and up to 320mm slot length.
AKG: CK98, C568, C451.
Audio Technica: AT4041, AT4071a, AT4073, AT8015, AT815b, AT8035, AT835s, AT835b, AT875R, AT897, ATR55, BP4027,
BP4029, BP7073, PRO37
Azden: ECZ990, SGM-1000, SGM-1X, SGM-2X, SGM-X
Beyer: ECM86 DPA: 4017
Monacor: ECM-925P
Neumann: KMR81, KMR82, RSM-191AS
Rode: NTG1, NTG2, NTG3
Sanken: CS-1, CS-3e
Sennheiser: ME62, ME64, ME66, ME67, ME80, ME88, MKH60, MKH70, MKH416, MKH418s
Sony: C74, C76, ECM674, ECM-NV1, ECM-XM2






Frequency Characteristics

Test Results - kindly measured by DPA Microphones www.dpamicrophones.com
Frequency Charactersitics Soft-ZepII
Red : Naked DPA4017
Black : DPA 4017 in Soft-ZepII


Wind Noise reduction
Wind Noise Reduction at 10M/S 0 deg.
For the full data please send a mail and we will be pleased to send you the complete data sheet.


Soft-ZepII at DPA Microphones DPA 4017
The Soft-ZepII under test at DPA Microphones in Denmark DPA 4017 microphone




Hi Wind Video Tests of the original 

Soft-Zep


Soft Zep naked

Sennheiser ME66.
150Hz Hi Pass filter
15 meters per second

Soft-Zep with fur

Sennheiser ME66.
150Hz Hi Pass filter
16.9 meters per second


Standard Basket & Fur

Sennheiser MKH60.
150Hz Hi Pass filter
13 to 19 meters per second