After training as a location sound recordists at BBC Wood Norten, Simon joined full-time in 1997. Simon originally started as a production engineer, then became technical director and eventually took over full ownership and management of Rycote with his wife Odette (who just also happened to run all manufacturing operations and logistics) until they sold the business in 2018.
Over the course of 35 years of making audio accessories, they created many new products and categories that are now considered as broadcast industry standards.
- Synthetic fur for windshield blimps
- Foam with an integrated fur covering commonly referred to as a 'dead____' (insert animal name of your choice)
- Windshield furs for portable recorders
- Modern windshield kits with interchangeable parts
- Patented universal mic shock mounts using non-elastic polymer material
- Purpose made lavalier mic adhesive stickers and accompanying fur covers
Radius Windshields RAD-00322
Pair of RAD-1 Hoops, Standard Firmness 72-Shore (Black - Hoops Only)
Radius Windshields RAD-00339
Pair of RAD-1 Hoops, Soft Firmness 62-Shore (Light Blue - Hoops Only)
Radius Windshields RAD-01077
Pair of RAD-1 Hoops, Soft Firmness 62-Shore (Dark Grey - Hoops Only)
Radius Windshields RAD-00346
Pair of RAD-2 Hoops, Standard Firmness 72-Shore (Black - Hoops Only)
Radius Windshields RAD-00353
Pair of RAD-2 Hoops, Soft Firmness 62-Shore (Light Blue - Hoops Only)
Radius Windshields RAD-01084
Pair of RAD-2 Hoops, Soft Firmness 62-Shore (Dark Grey - Hoops Only)
Radius Windshields RAD-01091
Pair of RAD-2 Hoops, Extra Firm 82-Shore (Dark Blue - Hoops Only)
Radius Windshields RAD-01121
Pair of RAD 19/20mm Mic Clips, Non Safety Strap (Clips Only - No Hoops)
Radius Windshields RAD-00490
Pair of RAD Universal Mic Clips, Light Blue Soft Grip (Clips Only - No Hoops)
Radius Windshields RAD-01107
Pair of RAD Universal Mic Clips, Dark Grey Soft Grip (Clips Only - No Hoops)
Radius Windshields RAD-00377
RAD Mount Boom Adaptor with 360 XLR Holder (Top Bracket not included)
Radius Windshields RAD-00636
RAD Mount Top Bracket w/ Thumbwheel (3/8 Boom Adaptor & 360 XLR Holder not included)
