The BOYA BY-WS1000 Shotgun Microphone Windshield Kit is now available at Mascom International for KSh 15,000, in stock at our Nairobi CBD store and ready for countrywide pay-on-arrival delivery. This complete blimp-and-suspension system holds shotgun microphones up to 320mm long and 20-22mm in diameter, combines a hard internal cage with a zippered fur dead-cat windshield, and ships with an internal coiled XLR cable, 12 elastic cords, a 1/4-inch tripod adapter, a carrying pouch, and the user manual. Total kit weight is 725 grams, with the housing extending from 480mm closed to 480 x 134 x 314mm with the windshield fitted.
Built for documentary filmmakers, news crews, wedding videographers, podcast producers recording outdoors, and content creators across Kenya who shoot interviews on rooftops in Westlands, run-and-gun footage in Karen, and on-location pieces in Naivasha, Nanyuki, Diani, and Maasai Mara. The BOYA BY-WS1000 Shotgun Microphone Windshield Kit solves the single biggest problem outdoor sound recordists face here: low-frequency wind rumble that ruins otherwise clean dialogue. Foam windscreens fail above 15 km/h breeze, and that is most coastal afternoons in Mombasa, every gusty drive through the Rift Valley, and almost any open-field shoot during Kenya's two windy seasons.
Unlike traditional electronics retailers in Kenya who sell shotgun microphones with only the foam cap and call it a "kit," Mascom International stocks the BOYA BY-WS1000 Shotgun Microphone Windshield Kit as a complete blimp system at a price that competes directly with import-plus-shipping from B&H or Amazon. The fur dead-cat layer reduces wind noise by an additional 25-50dB compared to bare foam, the internal shock mount isolates handling vibration from boom poles, and the included coiled XLR cable means one cable runs cleanly from your shotgun mic out to your camera or recorder without external snake cables fouling the boom. Visit our showroom at Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street to test the BOYA BY-WS1000 Shotgun Microphone Windshield Kit with your own shotgun microphone before purchase, or order through countrywide pay-on-arrival delivery to any of Kenya's 47 counties.
What does the BOYA BY-WS1000 Shotgun Microphone Windshield Kit actually do?
The BOYA BY-WS1000 Shotgun Microphone Windshield Kit is a blimp-style windshield and suspension system that wraps any 20-22mm diameter shotgun microphone in two layers of wind protection while suspending it on elastic cords inside a hard cage to block handling and boom-pole vibration. The hard outer cage breaks up wind currents before they reach the microphone capsule, the slip-on fur "dead cat" windshield catches whatever turbulence makes it through, and the internal shock-mount lyre absorbs physical shocks from the operator's hand or from boom-pole flex during long takes. The result is recordable production audio in conditions that would otherwise force a re-shoot, dialogue replacement in post, or hours of de-noise work in software.
The BOYA BY-WS1000 Shotgun Microphone Windshield Kit is the same category of equipment that broadcast crews from KTN, Citizen TV, NTV, and freelance production houses use when filming outside the studio. The price difference between this and a Rycote Modular or K-Tek system is the access barrier those systems run KSh 60,000 and up imported. The BOYA BY-WS1000 brings the same functional approach to Kenya's growing community of indie filmmakers, NGO documentary teams, journalism freelancers, and YouTube producers at KSh 15,000.
Which shotgun microphones does the BOYA BY-WS1000 fit?
The BOYA BY-WS1000 Shotgun Microphone Windshield Kit fits any shotgun microphone with a body diameter between 20mm and 22mm and a total length up to 320mm. Internal blimp spacing measures 125mm in diameter and 325mm in length, leaving room for the included shock mount lyres and the coiled XLR connector. The compatibility range covers most production shotgun microphones used by Kenyan crews:
- Rode NTG2, NTG3, NTG4, NTG5
- Sennheiser MKE 600, MKH 416, MKH 60
- Audio-Technica AT875R, AT897, AT8035, AT4053
- BOYA BY-BM6060, BY-BM6060L
- Comica CVM-VM30, CVM-V30 PRO
- Deity S-Mic 2, S-Mic 2S
- Saramonic SR-NV5
- Takstar SGC-598 (verify diameter)
If you are unsure whether your shotgun microphone fits, our Mascom International team will measure your microphone in-store before checkout. Bring the microphone with you to the Kimathi Street shop and we will confirm the fit on the spot.
How does this windshield kit improve audio quality compared to using just the foam cap?
The foam windscreen that ships with most shotgun microphones cuts wind noise by approximately 12-15dB and works in still air or breezes under 8-10 km/h. The BOYA BY-WS1000 Shotgun Microphone Windshield Kit pushes wind rejection to roughly 50-60dB combined when the hard blimp cage and fur windshield are used together usable production audio in winds up to 30-40 km/h, which covers virtually every shooting condition you will encounter in Kenya outside of a tropical storm.
The improvement comes from three independent mechanisms working at once:. Aerodynamic cage. The perforated outer shell breaks up turbulent airflow before it can reach the microphone capsule. Smooth, laminar air around the capsule produces almost no diaphragm displacement, which is what records as low-frequency rumble.2. Fur dead-cat windshield. The synthetic fur layer slows residual airflow further and absorbs the high-frequency hiss component of wind noise. Fur outperforms any foam-only solution in wind above 15 km/h.3.Shock-mount suspension. The elastic cord lyres mechanically isolate the microphone capsule from the operator's hands, the boom pole, and any vibration traveling through the rig. This eliminates the low-frequency thumps and handling rumble that show up as transient spikes on a waveform.
For Kenya's content creators recording weddings on the windy shore at Watamu, NGO field interviews on dusty roads in Turkana, or news pieces during Nairobi's afternoon updraft season, the BOYA BY-WS1000 Shotgun Microphone Windshield Kit converts unusable raw audio into clean, broadcast-grade dialogue.
What is in the box for the BOYA BY-WS1000 Shotgun Microphone Windshield Kit?
The BOYA BY-WS1000 Shotgun Microphone Windshield Kit ships complete with everything required to mount and protect a shotgun microphone for outdoor recording. No additional purchases are required to start using the system the same day:
• 1 x Main blimp housing with integrated shock-mount lyres and pistol grip handle
• 1 x Zippered fur "dead cat" windshield (slip-on outer layer)
• 1 x Internal coiled XLR cable (3-pin male to 3-pin female, pre-installed)
• 12 x Replacement elastic suspension cords
• 1 x 1/4-inch to 3/8-inch thread adapter for tripod or stand mounting
• 1 x Padded carrying pouch
• 1 x User manual (English)
The pistol-grip handle uses a 3/8-inch threaded mount that connects directly to standard boom poles, and the included 1/4-inch adapter lets the rig sit on a regular camera tripod or light stand for static interview setups.
How does the BOYA BY-WS1000 compare to a Rycote or K-Tek system?
The BOYA BY-WS1000 Shotgun Microphone Windshield Kit costs roughly 75-80% less than equivalent Rycote Modular Windshield kits or K-Tek Airo systems while delivering 80-85% of the wind-rejection performance in real-world Kenyan shooting conditions. The build quality difference shows up in weight (Rycote systems are lighter at 450-550g for comparable sizes), in cage rigidity for very high winds, and in long-term durability across thousands of shooting hours.
For Kenya's working professionals who need a blimp system that works for documentary, wedding, and content-creation use cases but cannot justify spending KSh 60,000-90,000 on a Rycote the BOYA BY-WS1000represents the most practical entry into proper outdoor production audio. Users consistently report that the audio improvement over foam-only setups is dramatic and immediate from the first outdoor shoot.
For broadcast crews shooting in extreme conditions multiple days per week, a Rycote Modular Windshield remains the longer-term investment. For everyone else, the BOYA BY-WS1000 Shotgun Microphone Windshield Kit closes the gap between "amateur outdoor audio" and "production-ready outdoor audio" at an accessible Kenya-market price.
Is the BOYA BY-WS1000 worth KSh 15,000 in Kenya's market?
Yes, particularly when you compare the complete-kit pricing against the cost of buying the components separately. A standalone fur dead-cat windshield from a reputable brand runs KSh 4,000-6,000 in Nairobi. A standalone shock-mount lyre system runs KSh 3,500-5,500. A coiled internal XLR cable adds KSh 1,800-2,800. A blimp cage on its own when sold separately at all typically lists at KSh 8,000-12,000.
The BOYA BY-WS1000 Shotgun Microphone Windshield Kit bundles all four components into a single integrated system, saves you the integration work, and includes 12 spare elastic cords plus a carrying pouch for the same KSh 15,000 that piecemeal component-buying would exceed. For working content creators, the kit pays back its purchase price within two or three outdoor shoots that would otherwise have required ADR (automated dialogue replacement) sessions or full re-shoots.
Who should buy the BOYA BY-WS1000 Shotgun Microphone Windshield Kit?
The BOYA BY-WS1000 Shotgun Microphone Windshield Kit is built for:
Documentary filmmakers and video journalists working in Kenya's varied outdoor environments coastal humidity, highland wind, semi-arid dust, and urban traffic noise who need consistent shotgun-microphone protection across all of them.
Wedding videographers serving the Karen, Runda, Lavington, Kitisuru, and coastal wedding markets where outdoor ceremonies and beach receptions are the standard shoot environment.
Independent production houses and one-person crews who need broadcast-quality outdoor audio without the imported cost of a Rycote Modular kit.
University film and journalism students at USIU, Daystar, KCA, Kenyatta University, and Multimedia University who need a serious outdoor audio rig for their final-year projects.
NGO field producers documenting community work in Turkana, Marsabit, Tana River, Kilifi, and other field-deployment areas where wind and dust are constant.
YouTube content creators, podcast producers recording field segments, and TikTok creators who have outgrown the on-camera microphone and want professional outdoor audio for their channel.
At Mascom International, we're seeing strong demand for the BOYA BY-WS1000 from working content creators who have already invested in a quality shotgun microphone typically a Rode NTG, BOYA BY-BM6060, or Sennheiser MKE and now need the windshield system to make that microphone usable outdoors. Buyers throughout Kenya tell us the audio quality jump after switching from foam-only to the full blimp-and-fur kit changes what shoots are even feasible. A wedding ceremony at Diani that would have been an audio write-off becomes a clean recording. A Turkana documentary interview that previously required boom-mic ADR comes back usable on the first take.
Application Scenarios for the BOYA BY-WS1000 in Kenya
Documentary and broadcast journalism. Field crews recording interviews in Lamu, Garissa, Kakuma, or Kibera need wind protection that does not require a re-take. The BOYA BY-WS1000 Shotgun Microphone Windshield Kit delivers usable audio on the first pass, even when shooting outdoors in marketplaces, on rooftops, or near busy roads.
Wedding cinematography. Coastal weddings at Diani, Watamu, and Mombasa, plus garden ceremonies in Karen, Tigoni, and Naivasha, frequently fight wind noise on every outdoor exchange of vows. The blimp system protects vow audio so the ceremony reads clearly in the final cut without requiring boom-mic replacement in post.
NGO and corporate documentary work. Field producers shooting in Turkana, West Pokot, Marsabit, and Samburu encounter constant ambient wind and dust. The hard cage keeps fine dust off the microphone capsule itself while the windshield handles the airflow problem.
YouTube and content creation. Kenya's growing community of vloggers, travel content creators, and food review channels increasingly need broadcast-quality audio to compete on platform algorithms. The BOYA BY-WS1000 Shotgun Microphone Windshield Kit gives YouTube creators access to the same outdoor audio quality used by professional television crews at a fraction of the imported equivalent.
Live event coverage. Sports interviews, festival reporting, and outdoor concerts all involve shotgun microphones operating in unpredictable wind. The complete blimp-and-fur system handles unpredictable gusts in ways foam windscreens never can.
Where to Buy the BOYA BY-WS1000 Shotgun Microphone Windshield Kit in Kenya
The BOYA BY-WS1000 Shotgun Microphone Windshield Kit is available now at Mascom International, located at Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD. Visit our shop Monday through Saturday, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM, to test the BOYA BY-WS1000 Shotgun Microphone Windshield Kit with your own shotgun microphone before purchase. Bring your Rode, Sennheiser, BOYA BY-BM6060, or other shotgun mic and our team will fit it inside the blimp and demonstrate the audio difference on the spot.
Order through any of the following:
• Phone: +254 708 852 521
• Email: info@mascomintl.com
• Website: www.mascomintl.com
Technical Specifications
- Compatible Microphone Diameter: 20-22mm (0.8 to 0.9 inches) — covers the bulk of production shotgun microphones from Rode, Sennheiser, Audio-Technica, Deity, and BOYA itself.
- Compatible Microphone Length: Up to 320mm (12.6 inches) — includes most standard and long shotgun designs.
- Internal Blimp Spacing: 125mm diameter, 325mm length — designed to leave clearance around the microphone capsule so the suspension cords have room to flex without contacting the inner cage.
- External Dimensions Closed: 480 x 134 x 190mm — slim enough to handle on a single-operator boom rig.
- External Dimensions With Fur Windshield: 480 x 134 x 314mm — slightly wider profile to accommodate the dead-cat layer.
- Net Weight: 725g (25.6oz) — light enough for extended boom-pole operation without arm fatigue across two-hour shooting blocks.
- Total Package Weight: 1,408g (49.7oz) — including pouch, cords, adapter, and all accessories for transport.
- Package Dimensions: 52.5 x 21.3 x 16.2cm — fits inside most camera bags and pelican-style cases used by Kenya's working production crews.
- Handle Thread: 3/8-inch standard boom pole thread, with included 1/4-inch tripod adapter for stand or tripod mounting flexibility.
- Internal Cable: Coiled XLR with male 3-pin to female 3-pin connectors, routed through the handle to keep the cable run clean during boom operation.
12 Months Warranty
Mascom International ships the BOYA BY-WS1000 Shotgun Microphone Windshield Kit across all 47 Kenyan counties with pay-on-arrival delivery you only pay when the kit reaches you and you have inspected it. Major cities including Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, and Eldoret receive next-business-day delivery. Remote locations including Lodwar, Wajir, Mandera, Marsabit, and Lokichoggio receive delivery within 2-3 business days, supporting NGO and documentary teams deployed to field locations across northern Kenya.
The BOYA BY-WS1000 Shotgun Microphone Windshield Kit carries a 6-month Mascom International warranty on manufacturing defects covering the blimp housing, suspension cord assembly, fur windshield, and internal XLR cable. Spare elastic cords are included in the box for self-service replacement of any cord that stretches or breaks during normal use.
Our Nairobi CBD service desk handles after-sales support directly. Buyers across Kenya rely on Mascom International for honest specifications, current Kenyan market pricing, and direct warranty backing on every audio production accessory we stock.
