Most microphones come with a “windscreen.” This does exactly what it sounds like, it screens the wind from your microphone and thus your recording. But sometimes, especially on very windy days, a simple windscreen is not enough.

That’s where blimps and softies come into play (also called zeppelins and dead cats, because well… you can figure it out). These are larger windscreens made from different materials that prevent bigger gusts of wind from disrupting your audio signal. Click to check out some blimps and softies at B&H Photo/Video Online.

Another common noise problem arises from mic handling. You think its wind causing your noisy audio, but it may just be small movements from your hands, body, boom pole or even camera. In this case, you should get a shock mount. These contraptions mount to your boom pole or camera, and use rubber bands or other material to stabilize your mic and prevent handling noise. Click here to check out some shock mounts at B&H.