Mascom International stocks the BOYA BY-WS1000 Windshield Kit at KSh 15,000, brand new and sealed, with a blimp-style windshield, a fur cover, an internal shock mount and an anti-skid handle. The kit takes shotgun microphones up to about 320mm long and 19mm to 22mm across. An internal coiled XLR cable carries the audio from the microphone to the base of the handle. The handle mounts on a 3/8-inch thread, and a 1/4-inch adapter and carrying pouch come in the box. You can fit your microphone into the BOYA BY-WS1000 Windshield Kit at our store in the Old Mutual Building, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD.
Built for videographers, documentary crews, journalists, wildlife filmmakers and wedding teams across Kenya, the BOYA BY-WS1000 Windshield Kit fixes the biggest problem with outdoor sound. A bare shotgun microphone turns even a light breeze into a loud rumble that no editing software fully removes. Inside the blimp, with the fur cover on, the same microphone records clear speech in open fields and on rooftops. Crews shooting beach weddings in Diani, lakeside interviews in Naivasha and safari documentaries in the Maasai Mara rely on this kind of protection. The BOYA BY-WS1000 Windshield Kit also absorbs handling noise from a moving boom.
Where most Nairobi electronics shops sell only thin foam covers that fail in real wind, Mascom International carries the full BOYA BY-WS1000 Windshield Kit with suspension, fur and handle together. At Mascom International, we're seeing more NGO media teams and county communication offices add a blimp after losing outdoor interviews to wind. Buyers throughout Kenya report that the fur cover alone saves footage they would otherwise reshoot. Bring your shotgun microphone to the store to test the BOYA BY-WS1000 Windshield Kit, or order on WhatsApp and pay when it reaches you anywhere in Kenya.
Common Questions About the BOYA BY-WS1000 Windshield Kit
How much does the BOYA BY-WS1000 Windshield Kit cost in Kenya?
The BOYA BY-WS1000 Windshield Kit costs KSh 15,000 brand new and sealed at Mascom International in Nairobi CBD. For that price you get the blimp, fur cover, internal shock mount, anti-skid handle, internal XLR cable, 1/4-inch adapter and carrying pouch, plus a 6-month warranty. Pairing it with the BOYA BY-PB25 Boom Pole at KSh 17,000 brings a complete boom setup to KSh 32,000. Pay on arrival anywhere in Kenya, or pay by M-Pesa or card in store.
Which shotgun microphones fit inside the BOYA BY-WS1000 Windshield Kit?
The BOYA BY-WS1000 Windshield Kit fits shotgun microphones up to about 320mm long with a body 19mm to 22mm in diameter. That range covers most full-size XLR shotgun microphones used for film and broadcast, including the BOYA BY-PVM1000, which BOYA sells alongside this blimp. Short on-camera microphones also fit, though they gain less from a full blimp. Measure your microphone's length and diameter, or send the model on WhatsApp, and Mascom International will confirm it sits securely in the clips.
What does the fur cover on the BOYA BY-WS1000 Windshield Kit do?
The fur cover slows wind before it reaches the blimp, cutting the low rumble that wind creates on outdoor recordings. The blimp alone handles light breezes, but once trees start moving, the fur makes the difference between usable and ruined dialogue. Slip the fur over the BOYA BY-WS1000 Windshield Kit for any outdoor shoot with noticeable wind. Indoors, leave it off, since the fur slightly dulls the highest frequencies and is not needed without moving air. Brush it gently when it tangles.
How does the BOYA BY-WS1000 Windshield Kit compare with a foam windscreen?
A foam windscreen slides straight onto the microphone and handles indoor air movement and gentle breezes at low cost. The BOYA BY-WS1000 Windshield Kit surrounds the microphone with a hollow blimp, adds a fur layer and isolates it on a shock mount, so it copes with real wind and handling bumps. Choose foam for interviews in offices and studios. Choose the BOYA BY-WS1000 Windshield Kit for beaches, open fields, rooftops, sports grounds and any shoot where wind is likely.
Does the BOYA BY-WS1000 Windshield Kit cope with Kenyan wind, dust and coastal weather?
The BOYA BY-WS1000 Windshield Kit is built for exactly the outdoor conditions that ruin sound in Kenya, from coastal breezes in Mombasa to afternoon winds across the Rift Valley. The blimp and fur also keep dust from settling on the microphone during shoots on murram roads. After coastal shoots, let the fur dry fully before packing it away so salt and moisture do not mat the fibres. Store the kit in its pouch between jobs to keep dust out of the clips.
Can I use the BOYA BY-WS1000 Windshield Kit on a boom pole or camera?
The BOYA BY-WS1000 Windshield Kit works handheld by its anti-skid handle or mounted on a boom pole through the 3/8-inch thread at its base. The BOYA BY-PB25 Boom Pole accepts it directly, and the included 1/4-inch adapter suits light stands and some camera rigs. Mounting it on a small camera is possible, but the blimp is large and can enter a wide shot. For most crews, the handle and a boom give the cleanest sound.
Can the BOYA BY-WS1000 Windshield Kit suspension be used on its own indoors?
The suspension inside the BOYA BY-WS1000 Windshield Kit works as a standalone shock mount indoors, according to BOYA. Remove the blimp shell and you keep the clips, handle and internal cable, which isolate the microphone from floor thumps, table knocks and footsteps. This suits studio voice-overs, church sermons and indoor interviews where wind is not an issue. Customers across Nairobi tell us they use the bare suspension for indoor work and add the blimp only when they film outside.
Who should buy the BOYA BY-WS1000 Windshield Kit and who should skip it?
The BOYA BY-WS1000 Windshield Kit is for crews who record dialogue outdoors with a full-size shotgun microphone, especially on a boom pole. Wedding videographers, journalists, documentary makers and film students get the most value from it. Skip it if you record only indoors, use lavalier microphones, or film yourself with a phone. Indoor creators manage with a foam windscreen, and phone vloggers are better served by the BOYA BY-VG350 Smartphone Video Kit, which bundles its own microphone and light.
Technical Specifications
Core Function and Wind Protection
- Blimp-style windshield that surrounds a shotgun microphone with still air, cutting the rumble wind adds to outdoor sound.
- Fur cover slips over the blimp for stronger wind, giving a second layer that slows gusts before they reach the microphone.
- Internal suspension isolates the microphone from shock and vibration, so footsteps, grips and boom movement do not thump on recordings.
- Suspension also works as a standalone indoor shock mount, so one kit covers studio and outdoor shoots without extra purchases.
- Protects the microphone from dust, light drizzle and knocks during field work, which helps it last longer between services.
- Suits interviews, drama, documentaries, sports coverage, wildlife sound and wedding speeches recorded in open, windy places across Kenya.
- Keeps dialogue usable in wind that would otherwise force a reshoot or long hours of noise repair in editing.
Compatibility and Mounting
- Fits shotgun microphones up to about 320mm long, the size range of most full-length film and broadcast shotgun microphones.
- Clips hold microphone bodies 19mm to 22mm in diameter, matching most XLR shotgun microphones from BOYA and other brands.
- Pairs with the BOYA BY-PVM1000 shotgun microphone, which BOYA sells together with this blimp in kit form.
- 3/8-inch thread at the base fits boom poles such as the BOYA BY-PB25 Boom Pole without any adapter.
- Included 1/4-inch adapter lets you mount the kit on light stands, tripods and rigs that use the smaller thread.
- Internal coiled XLR cable with male and female XLR connectors links the microphone to the socket at the base.
- From the base, any standard XLR lead connects to a field recorder, mixer, camera XLR input or audio interface.
Build and Handling
- Anti-skid handle gives a secure grip for handheld use, so the kit does not slip in sweaty or wet hands.
- Lightweight handle, per BOYA, keeps arm strain down when the kit sits at the end of a boom pole overhead.
- Fur cover is removable, so you can shake off dust and let it dry fully after coastal or rainy shoots.
- Coiled internal cable keeps the audio line tidy inside the blimp, with no loose lead flapping against the shell.
- Blimp shell opens to load or swap the microphone, then closes around it for full wind protection in the field.
- Dark finish on the blimp and fur draws little attention on set; confirm the colour in stock with us on WhatsApp.
- No batteries or electronics, so the kit needs no charging and keeps working through power cuts on location.
Inclusions and Care
- BOYA BY-WS1000 Windshield Kit blimp with its internal suspension and clips, ready to accept a shotgun microphone.
- Fur windshield cover for windy conditions, fitted over the blimp in seconds and removed just as quickly indoors.
- Anti-skid handle for handheld recording, which also carries the 3/8-inch thread for boom pole mounting.
- Internal coiled XLR cable, so no extra cable is needed between the microphone and the base of the kit.
- 1/4-inch thread adapter and a carrying pouch that keeps the kit clean and protected between shoots.
- Brand new and sealed in BOYA retail packaging, never used for demos or rented out to other crews.
- Shotgun microphone, boom pole and external XLR lead are sold separately at Mascom International in Nairobi CBD.
Package Contents
The BOYA BY-WS1000 Windshield Kit arrives sealed in BOYA retail packaging with the blimp and internal suspension, the fur windshield cover, the anti-skid handle, the internal coiled XLR cable, a 1/4-inch adapter and a carrying pouch. A shotgun microphone and XLR lead are not included. Mascom International sells BOYA shotgun microphones, XLR leads and the BOYA BY-PB25 Boom Pole at the Kimathi Street store if you want a full outdoor sound setup in one purchase.
Warranty
The BOYA BY-WS1000 Windshield Kit carries a 6-month warranty through Mascom International, covering manufacturing defects under normal use, such as broken clips, a faulty internal cable or a cracked handle. Bring the kit and your receipt to our Nairobi CBD service desk in the Old Mutual Building to make a claim.
Where to Buy the BOYA BY-WS1000 Windshield Kit in Kenya
The BOYA BY-WS1000 Windshield Kit is available at Mascom International, Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD. Walk in Monday through Saturday, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM, and load your own shotgun microphone into the clips to check the fit. The kit has a dark finish; ask us to confirm the colour in current stock.
Contact Mascom International directly:
- Phone/WhatsApp: +254 708 852 521
- Email: info@mascomintl.com
- Website: www.mascomintl.com
Pay-on-arrival delivery covers all 47 counties. Nairobi and its environs receive orders the same day, and crews in Mombasa, Malindi, Nakuru, Kisumu and other major towns get theirs within 1 business day. Mandera, Wajir, Marsabit, Lamu, Tana River, and Turkana receive delivery within 2-3 business days.
Your kit is backed by the 6-month warranty above. Mascom International keeps its product details truthful, its prices clear and its service desk open to you long after you buy.
