Røde Blimp System

The RØDE Blimp is a complete windshield and shock mounting accessory for the NTG-1, NTG-2 and NTG-3 microphones, as well as any third party shotgun microphone up to 325mm in length.

  • Greatly reduces handling and wind noise
  • Accommodates most shotgun microphones up to 325mm (12 ¾") in length
  • Adjustable dual hoop suspension system
  • Attaches to boompole via 3/8" thread attachment at the base
  • Dead Wombat, windshield and tail cable included
  • Ten year warranty*
  • Winner of a 2009 Red Dot Award and Australian International Design Award for outstanding product design

The RØDE Blimp has been recognized as a product of the highest design quality by the prestigious international Red Dot awards. An expert panel of 28 judges from around the world assessed over 3,200 products from 49 different countries and identified the Blimp as a creative, innovative and overall outstanding product.

Since its release in late 2008, the RØDE Blimp's incredible combination of functionality and value has made it one of the most popular shotgun microphone windshields on the market.

*RODE's 10-year warranty covers all components of the Blimp, excluding normal wear and tear of the Dead Wombat furry cover or any misuse, modification or improper storage and transportation of the product.

Compatible microphones: NTG-1, NTG-2, NTG-3, NT4 as well as many other shotgun mics. (See Specifications page)

Compatible Microphones

RØDE: NTG-1, NTG-2, NTG-3
AKG: C568EB, C568B, C480B CK61/62/63
Audio Technica: AT4073a, AT875R, AT897, BP4029, AT 835ST
Azden: SGM-1000, SGM-1X, SGM-2X (short barrel only)
Beyer: MC 836, MCE 86 II, MCE 86 S II
DPA: 4017
Edirol/Roland: CS-50
Neumann: KMR81I, RSM191
Sanken: CS1, CS3, CSS55
Schoeps: CMD 2U, CMIT 5U
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
Sony: ECM-678, ECM-673, ECM-674, ECM-680S, ECM-670, ECM-672

Specifications

Weight: 755g / 1.7 lbs (with tail cable installed)
Length: 490mm / 19.29 inches
Diameter: 125mm / 4.91 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.2kg / 2.65 lbs
Shipping Dimensions: 500mm (L) x 230mm (W) x 175mm (H) / 19.69” x 9.1” x 6.89”