AKG W81 Windscreen Microlite Black - 10 Pack
Description
AKG W81 Windscreen Microlite Black – 10 Pack
Slip these AKG W81 windscreens onto your microphones and keep the pristine, transparent tone that makes these condensers the choice of gigging musicians and recording professionals. The ultra-lightweight Microlite design adds virtually no mass or proximity effect to your signal chain, so your natural resonance cuts through without coloration. This 10-pack gives you the flexibility to protect multiple mics across gigs, rehearsals, outdoor sessions, and different rigs—you'll always have wind and plosive protection without sacrificing the detailed, articulate sound that makes AKG worth playing.
Design & Build
Foam windscreen construction keeps microphone size minimal, preserving the ergonomic profile and feel of your original mics. The Black finish sits clean in any stage or studio environment while the minimal size addition ensures comfortable grip and easy mounting on stands or boom arms during long sets or sessions.
Compatibility & Versatility
These windscreens are engineered specifically for LC81 MD (lavalier), EC81 MD (ear-hook), and HC81 MD (headworn) reference lightweight cardioid microphones. The 10-pack format means you can protect multiple mics across different gigs, venues, and backup rigs without ever running short.
Key Features
- Package quantity: 10 windscreens per pack
- Finish color: Black
- Material: Foam windscreen
- Compatible with AKG LC81 MD lavalier microphone
- Compatible with AKG EC81 MD ear-hook microphone
- Compatible with AKG HC81 MD headworn microphone
- Microlite lightweight design minimizes mass addition
- Minimal size increase preserves mic handling and mounting
- Eliminates wind noise and plosive interference
- Maintains transparent tone without coloration
- Ideal for studio, live, and outdoor recording environments
- Professional-grade protection across multiple setups
These practical essentials protect your gear and your tone while you stay locked in on the performance that matters.
More Information
| Condition | New |
|---|---|
| Country of Manufacture | Taiwan |
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At a Glance
The AKG W81 Windscreen Microlite Black 10-pack provides transparent wind and plosive protection for AKG LC81 MD, EC81 MD, and HC81 MD reference microphones without adding mass or coloring the signal. Gigging musicians, sound engineers, and multi-mic setups benefit from the ultra-lightweight foam design that preserves the detailed, articulate character these condensers are known for across live stages, outdoor gigs, and studio sessions. Ten windscreens in one pack mean you're always covered—at the venue, in the studio, or on the road—without compromising the natural tone that made you choose AKG in the first place.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which AKG microphones are these windscreens compatible with?
The AKG W81 Windscreen Microlite is engineered specifically for the AKG LC81 MD lavalier, EC81 MD ear-hook, and HC81 MD headworn reference microphones. Always verify your mic model before purchasing.
Will the windscreen change the tone or add proximity effect to my microphone?
No. The ultra-lightweight Microlite foam design adds virtually no mass or proximity effect, preserving the transparent, articulate character and detailed response of your AKG microphone without coloration.
How many windscreens come in the pack?
This pack includes 10 windscreens, giving you enough protection across multiple mics, venues, studio stations, or backup rigs without running short in the middle of a session or performance.
Will the windscreen make my microphone harder to handle or mount?
No. The foam construction increases microphone size by only a fraction, maintaining the ergonomic profile and comfortable handling of your original mic while ensuring clean integration into stands, boom arms, and headworn mounts.
What protection does this windscreen provide?
These windscreens eliminate wind noise and plosive interference, making them ideal for outdoor recording, live performances, and studio sessions where environmental clarity and vocal protection are priorities.
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