The synthetic fur covers on microphones in video production are often referred to as a “dead cat” or “wind muff”. These funny looking covers can block wind from hitting the microphone, therefore reducing the wind noise from being recorded.

When recording video or audio outside on a breezy day, you'll probably hear the wind “cutting” your audio. Even a gentle breeze can completely destroy an otherwise perfect audio recording, especially when using a shotgun or condenser microphone.

Ask any videographer or sound professional, and they'll tell you that it's extremely difficult (or maybe even impossible) to remove wind noise in post. The most useful and easiest solution to avoid all this pain? Use a windscreen!

Also called wind muffs, windscreens come in many shapes and sizes to fit different kinds of mics. There are tiny muffs that are specially made for your iPhone and GoPro microphones, as well as a plethora of big ones for professional sound recording.

The fluffy “dead cats” use a lightweight synthetic fur material to block wind. (No actual cats were injured in the making of these handy accessories). But take one look, and you’ll understand why they earned their delightfully morbid industry nickname. This is the best choice for anyone with a tight budget. The furry material blocks wind but allows audio to pass through without losing the high-frequency response of a microphone.

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