PIANISSIMO windshields
2014: release of the PIANISSIMO
Windshield for “short” half-shotguns microphones
PIANISSIMO, little sister of PIANO, has followed the evolution of the semi-gun microphones tending to have a reduced electronic part (e.g. Schoeps MiniCMIT, DPA 4017C,…) or any microphone under 21cm (Sennheiser MKH50, Schoeps CMC6).
It keeps the same principle of ovoid suspended cage, with an elliptical section slightly smaller than PIANO.
Like PIANO, the PIANISSIMO cage cannot be removed, for the benefit of the lightness and quality of the cage suspension feature.
Due to its more recent design, PIANISSIMO gains in versatility compared to PIANO.
Designed in parallel with the E-OSIX suspensions, it accepts a wider variety of suspension modules than the PIANO. It also offers a wide range of MS, DMS and XY stereo combinations with many more customizable configurations than the PIANO.
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PIANISSIMO windshields
Like PIANO, the ovoid cage of PIANISSIMO has a slightly elliptical cross-section, which is favourable to good acoustic behaviour (softening of residual eigenmodes) and to the reduction of wind noise during lateral movements.
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- Primary protection with high acoustic transparency (3D fabric: Same as Zephyx, unchanged since 2007).
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- Size comparison between PIANO and PIANISSIMO
In Mono version, PIANISSIMO can accommodate a large choice of E-OSIX 7,8 and 9 suspension modules with elliptical isolators (DPA4017B, Sennheiser MKH50, …) as well as adapted versions with clip on the front (MiniCMIT, DPA4017C, …). The cross-isolator modules already used in the PIANO, based on cradles 5 and 6, can also be used and are better adapted for certain microphones (CMC6, MKH8060,…).
In MS and DMS stereo, PIANISSIMO accepts a very large number of microphone combinations that are much more easily interchangeable than in the PIANO.
For reasons of anti-vibration efficiency, suspension modules with crossed isolators are preferred in MS and DMS.
This range of cradles 5,6,7,8 and 9 allows the creation of suspension modules adapted to all kinds of MS and DMS configurations (single modules + double-clip, double modules or custom-made in 3D printing).
Standard basic wiring:
- the mono version has an XLR3 male output (XLR3 F/M direct cable)
- the MS stereo version has an XLR5 male output (+internal Binder socket)
- the DMS stereo version is XLR7 male output (+Internal Binder socket)
For mono use of a PIANISSIMO MS or DMS, the output connector (XLR5 or XLR7) must be shared and only the splitter between the windshield and the recorder can be used to provide channel 1 (M).
In MS and DMS, the microphones are generally connected to the Binder socket(s) by separate and adapted cables (connectors, lengths and cable routing).
XLR3 male (1: ground 2,3: +/- M)
XLR5 male (1: ground 2,3: +/- M 4,5:+/- S)
XLR7 male (1: ground 2,3: +/- M 4,5:+/- S 6,7:+/- R)
Compared to the PIANO example, where the choice of single or double axis rotation is to be determined at the time of purchase, the second axis of PIANISSIMO is intrinsic but a little “hidden” for occasional use (gain in compactness).
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- Main knob (1) and second axis release screw (2)
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- Possibilities of rotation of the second axis
Adaptation to transmitters.
The PIA-SW-BASE, which is used with PIANO in a single axis of rotation version, is also suitable for PIANISSIMO. Its center distance is generally sufficient for the installation of most “Plug On” transmitters.
For the use of digital transmitters, we offer an option of a cable with enhanced protection (mono version only). Just order the additional reference “RF-OPT” which is not an article in itself, but indicates a particular constitution of the cable:
- Full metal XLR plugs (machined parts)
- Braided and lubricated shielded cable (friction noise suppression)
- Filter (inductances) in series in the signal.
Pianissimo mono cable in “RF-OPT” version, with its RED mark (shrink tubing or other).
Furs (synthetic)
Depending on the wind intensity and ambient noise conditions (masking effect), it is useful to have an additional fur, over the primary fabric. We offer two types of fur: Short pile (SP) and Long pile (LP). The wind efficiency increases as the protective layer becomes thicker and denser, at the expense of a naturally degrading response curve (filtering of low and high frequencies; loss of directivity in the lower frequency range).
To discover: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Em4RvvTfOs
Possible colors (depending on stock): Black, Gray or two-tone Black/Gray
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- Example of PIA-FUR-SP in Black/Gray
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- Example of PIA-FUR-LP in Black
Protective and transport shell
The PIANI-SHELL is made of unbreakable polycarbonate. It perfectly fits PIANISSIMO with its primary fabric (without fur).
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- PIANI-SHELL
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- Example of “upside down” storage
List of elements comprising a complete windshield reference
- the windshield including: the cage, the suspension module as well as the complete wiring corresponding to the configuration of the microphone(s) and the primary fabric. Configuration and reference of the microphone(s) to be specified when ordering
- one fur of your choice: SP or LP, Black, Gray or Black/Gray) . Choice to be specified when ordering
- an unbreakable polycarbonate carrying case.
- extension and splitter (breakout) are NOT provided.
Weight (mono version): 340 g with suspension module (without microphone) and primary fabric.
Long hair fur : 160 g
Average size without fur: 32 cm long, maximum diameter 15/16 cm (ovoid shape).
Cinéma Electronique Acoustique
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78800 HOUILLES
FRANCE
+33 134 934 952
contact@cinela.fr
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