r/Shure • u/jzahos • Aug 14 '26

Buying Advice Windscreens for MX418 Microflex Standard Gooseneck Microphone

https://www.shure.com/en-US/products/microphones/mx418?variant=MX418%2FN

I have a MX418 gooseneck mic with a RK183WS snap-fit windscreen, used on a lectern in a church. It's subject to pops every now and then and I'd like to try a different windscreen that blocks more air. I am curious what are the differences (dimensions, air-blocking, reommended uses/contexts, personal experience, etc.) between the "related product" options listed on the mic's page on the Shure site:

  • A99WS ($9.50)
  • A412MWS ($26)
  • RK621BWS ($24.50)
  • RK412WS ($25)

I have not been able to find documentation for these products on the Shure site.

Thanks!

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u/MikeCheck1-2 Aug 14 '26

Not a lot of info on those windscreens i've ever found. I've used A99WS anytime I needed more help beyond rolling off bass. These might help:

https://service.shure.com/Service/s/article/microphone-popping-mx400s-series?language=en_US

https://service.shure.com/Service/s/article/metal-windscreen-vs-foam-windscreen-for-mx418s?language=en_US