Saramonic VWS Microphone Basket Review

Saramonic VWS Microphone Basket is another Saramonic product that has a handle and built-in shock absorber and is designed and manufactured for shotgun and boom microphones. Equipped with a suspension system, this shock absorber keeps your microphone suspended inside itself so that you have a clear and clean sound even in certain weather conditions and intense hand movements. This advanced suspension system in the VWS shock mount helps prevent the recording of unwanted noise caused by vibration or shaking of the hand. The integrated XLR coiled cable saves time for setup and prevents cable strain on the microphone. The VWS has a convenient handle and is easily mounted on a stand. With a rebuildable design, the Saramonic VWS Microphone Basket  can be quickly prepared for transport and use.

The Saramonic VWS Microphone Basket   is compatible with almost all shotgun microphones in the audio industry with a maximum length of 38 cm and is particularly ideal for the Saramonic TM7, TM1 and NV5 shotgun microphones. The overall angle of the basket and shock mount can also be changed to optimize the microphone position and recording. Plus, with a small, spring-loaded internal XLR cable included with the shock mount and VWS handle, you don’t have to worry about getting and connecting the relevant cable; especially since the internal spring-loaded cable helps create a seamless structure that is resistant to strong winds and adverse weather conditions.

The VWS also has a fur windscreen that surrounds the basket as an external protective layer. This windscreen is very useful in certain weather conditions such as heavy wind and rain, and can be easily removed in open environments with favorable conditions or in indoor environments. Another feature of the VWS is the ability to add a variety of handheld microphone booms such as the  Saramonic Boom Pole   , which comes in handy when recording video and other recordings that require distance from the sound source.

The dome-shaped parts of the basket located at the front and back of the basket can be easily removed, and then the VWS internal sliding rail helps to completely separate the basket from its handle and internal shock mount. Another feature of this product that is of particular importance is the light weight of the Saramonic VWS  microphone basket itself and its components, which does not impose a lot of weight on the hand and does not tire it during long-term use. In addition, Saramonic has included a special bag for carrying this product in its package so that there is no problem with moving it.

 Important characteristics: 

• It enables noise-free audio recording in stormy weather conditions and has a shock-absorbing system for indoor and outdoor use.
• Ideal solution for Saramonic TM1, TM7 and NV5 microphones or other pencil-like microphones up to 14.9″ long and 0.75 to 0.91″ diameter
• It does not tire you when working or moving equipment due to its very lightweight components.
• The 3/8″-16 wire at the base of the handle allows for attachment to a stand.
• It has a pistol grip for comfortable use in your hand.
• Coiled XLR cable for easy connection.
• The microphone angle can be easily adjusted for the desired position.
• Flexible shock absorption system with three moving parts, each with four shock absorption bands.
• Comes with a portable, lightweight bag for easy transportation

A summary of the specifications of the Saramonic VWS microphone basket is as follows: