
Rig Lights Safely and Quickly With the Rycote 18cm Standard Hole Classic-Softie with Lyre – Genuine Australian Stock
The Rycote 18cm Standard Hole Classic-Softie with Lyre is a grip item built to help you hold gear securely — supplied as genuine Australian stock with local warranty. Rycote 18cm Standard Hole Classic-Softie with Lyre Mount Pistol-Grip Kit (19/22) Overview The Softie Windshield Kit includes a Sofite Windshield, Lyre shock-mount and Pistol-grip.
Why You’ll Love It
- Hold gear securely — together this system provides a quick, simple, robust and cost effective windshield and shock-mount for the tough environment of modern day ENG…
- Position it exactly — the Softie is a slip-on open-cell foam windshield with integral fur cover.
- Set up and strike fast — the Softie will reduce wind-noise up to 40 dB and is the standard world wide in the broadcast industry.
- Built for working sets — softie windshields are available in a large range of sizes to fit most popular shotgun microphones.
Key Features
Design & Materials
The Softie is a slip-on open-cell foam windshield with integral fur cover. Both the acoustic foam and synthetic fur are made from materials which are specially designed and manufactured for the purpose, and as a result offers very good wind-noise reduction without… In addition the foam is not susceptible to UV or moisture damage, giving this product great longevity.
Performance Specs
- The Softie will reduce wind-noise up to 40 dB and is the standard world wide in the broadcast industry
- Softie windshields are available in a large range of sizes to fit most popular shotgun microphones
What’s Included
Rycote 18cm Standard Hole Classic-Softie with Lyre Mount Pistol-Grip Kit (19/22) Overview The Softie Windshield Kit includes a Sofite Windshield, Lyre shock-mount and Pistol-grip.
Perfect For
- Grips and gaffers
- Photography studios
- Content creators building a studio
How It Stands Out
Professional grip that does one job reliably — the load and height details are listed where available. Unlike grey imports, every grip item we sell is genuine Australian stock with the official local manufacturer’s warranty, priced in AUD including GST. It is in stock at our Melbourne warehouse.
Frequently Asked Questions
What weight can it hold?
See Performance Specs for the maximum load where listed.
Is it suitable for outdoor use?
Use sandbags or weights outdoors for stability.
Is the Rycote 18cm Standard Hole Classic-Softie with Lyre genuine Australian stock?
Yes. Every product is 100% genuine Australian stock with the official local manufacturer’s warranty.
How long does delivery take?
This item is in stock at our Melbourne warehouse and ships with StarTrack Express — free on orders over $500 AUD.
Technical Specifications
Need the full manufacturer specification sheet for this model? Ask our Melbourne gear desk on 0489 989 442 and we will send it through.
Australian Warranty & Support
This product is supplied with Rycote’s manufacturer warranty for Australian stock. Warranty length and terms vary by brand and model — contact us with the model and we will confirm the details before you order.
These benefits are in addition to your rights under the Australian Consumer Law. Accessories and consumable parts can carry different terms, and manufacturer terms can change, so check the official terms for your purchase date.
- Full official Australian manufacturer warranty with local repair centers.
- Australian Consumer Law (ACL) consumer guarantees apply to all purchases.
- Complimentary technical setup assistance via Melbourne gear desk.
Estimated Delivery
- Melbourne Metro
- 1 business day (same-day courier available)
- Sydney, Canberra & Brisbane Metro
- 1 – 2 business days (StarTrack Overnight)
- Adelaide & Hobart Metro
- 1 – 2 business days
- Perth & Darwin Metro
- 2 – 3 business days
- Regional & Remote Australia
- 2 – 4 business days
- New Zealand
- 3 – 7 business days
- Asia (selected countries)
- 5 – 10 business days
- Europe & United Kingdom
- 7 – 14 business days
- North & South America
- 7 – 14 business days
- Africa
- 10 – 20 business days
Orders placed before 2:00 PM AEST on business days are normally dispatched the same day. International delivery times are estimates from dispatch, and we confirm the international shipping cost before you pay. Import duties, taxes and customs fees charged by the destination country are the buyer’s responsibility. Some products, such as drones, radios and lithium batteries, have export or carrier restrictions; we confirm any restriction before you pay.
We cannot ship to: North Korea, Iran, Syria, Cuba, Russia, Belarus, Crimea, Donetsk and Luhansk regions. See the full delivery & shipping policy.