- Ultra-compact professional vocal reflection filter shields the recording microphone from unwanted acoustic artifacts - create cleaner, focused and more intelligible recordings
- Accurate sound attenuation courtesy of two absorptive walls featuring sculpted sound-absorptive surfaces, backed by high-density acoustic foam
- Two foldable absorptive walls for custom-shaping around the microphone creates a focused, precise recording in any environment.
- Includes an integrated shock mount connector with adapter catering for virtually all microphone preferences
- Compact and lightweight form factor for mobile, on-the-go use
Marantz Professional’s Sound Shield Compact is a professional vocal reflection filter that excels in the studio or out in the field.
Recording on the road shouldn’t mean you have to sound like you’re giving dispatches from a cave. This recording baffle uses high-density acoustic foam to prevent echoes and reduce ambient noise to a minimum, resulting in a cleaner recording even under undesirable conditions. Two folding metal panels provide great durability, but at 4 lbs and less than 6 inches wide when folded, it’s easy to pack up and travel with you.
Designed for microphone-stand mounting, the Sound Shield Compact features a wide adjustment range to accommodate any size microphone, so you don’t get stuck working under your blankets or sounding less than your best again.
Frequently Asked Questions
How can the Sound Shield Compact help my recordings?
In non-acoustically treated room there can be a lot of unwanted sound interference while recording, such as sound wave echoes from the singers voice reverberating off the surrounding surfaces.
These reflecting sound waves can ruin recordings of even the best performances, but the can be minimized by absorption and diffusion panels on the walls and ceiling of the recording room. Sound treating a room this way can be rather costly and requires a vast knowledge of how the sound interacts with surrounding surfaces.
The Sound Shield Compact is the cost effective solution to these recording issues.
It is composed of two key components, the folding diffusion shell, and the foam absorption lining. The outer shell is composed two curved metal plates are vented with small holes designed to redirect unwanted audio from reaching the microphone. The inner walls of the diffusion shell are lined with high quality foam used to absorb the source's reflecting audio waves that are being recorded after they reach the microphone.
How can I mount the Sound Shield Compact?
The Marantz Sound Shield Compact can be mounted to any standard microphone stand via its built-in threaded insert.
Technical Specifications
- Material: High-density acoustic foam; 2 curved metal panels
- Dimensions(shield only / width x depth x height)
- Unfolded: 16.7” x 6.1” x 12.0”
- Folded: 5.9” x 10.5” x 12.0”
- Weight(all pieces): 3.97 lbs
