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The Pianissimo is mainly designed for the new generation of short shotgun microphones and coincident stereo, surround sound combinations and in fact all kind of mics shorter than 21cm. Easily transported, the Pianissimo is very light, robust and adaptable, with all the recognised qualities of the existcing range of Cinela windshields.
Very light and unbreakable cage. Constructed in two parts, the lower and upper pieces clip together at six points by simple friction. Aerodynamic ovoid shape and maximum internal volume around microphone acoustic sections for high wind resistance. The primary covering is a 2mm thick 3D fabric to provide a very good first level wind protection for a total acoustic transparency.
Like all the other versions, there are additional protective covers available, Long and short fur and the very effective Kelly rain cover.
The standard versions (PIANI-1, PIANI-2, PIANI-3) have XLR outputs on 3, 5, and 7 pin connectors. For the mono version the cable connection is a direct XLRM-XLRF. All the other versions have intermediate Binder connections. It is even possible to use up to 4 channels via two Binder panels and outputting on 3mm multi-conductor cable. An upgrade is easily accomplished by removing the central part and passing the XLRM through the opening.
The Pianissimo comes with an tough protective transparent shell made from poly-carbonate.
*** During the checkout process, please specify your choice of long fur or short fur in special intructions. ***
*** Suspension pictured for DPA 4017B w/ Schoeps CCM8 ***