Zoom ZWSU1 WSU-1 Universal Windscreen

The Zoom WSU-1 is a universal furry windscreen made for compatible Zoom portable recorders, video recorders, and mobile-device microphones. It helps reduce wind noise that can disrupt outdoor recordings while maintaining an acoustically transparent recording path. This is a practical accessory for location recording, interviews, video production, and other work where microphones are exposed to moving air.

The WSU-1 is intended for creators using a compatible Zoom handheld device who need more wind protection than a basic foam cover can provide. Its fur-style exterior helps diffuse air before it reaches the microphone capsules, reducing unwanted low-frequency wind rumble and bursts of air. It can also be useful when recording spoken content outdoors or close to a microphone.

Rather than changing the recorder's settings or signal path, this windscreen provides a passive physical layer of wind protection. Zoom describes it as acoustically transparent, so it is designed to preserve the natural character of the source while reducing wind interference. Results can vary with wind strength, microphone placement, and how securely the windscreen is fitted.

The WSU-1 supports a broad selection of Zoom products, including Handy Recorders, Handy Video Recorders, and select iOS and Android microphone models. Its universal format is designed to cover the microphone area rather than attach through a dedicated mechanical mount. Confirm fitment for newer recorder versions before purchase, especially when microphone capsule size or control placement differs from listed compatible models.

As part of a portable recording setup, the WSU-1 complements a compatible Zoom recorder, microphone, case, tripod, or camera rig. It does not record audio, supply power, or replace a recorder's built-in microphones. Use it when environmental wind is a concern and remove it when maximum access to recorder controls is needed.

Key Features

• Universal Zoom Fit: Designed for use with numerous compatible Zoom recording devices and microphones.
• Wind-Noise Reduction: Helps limit wind interference during outdoor and on-location recording.
• Acoustically Transparent Design: Intended to reduce wind while preserving recorded source character.
• Fur-Style Covering: Synthetic-fur construction diffuses moving air around microphone capsules.
• Passive Accessory: Requires no batteries, cables, software, or recorder configuration.
• Portable Recording Support: Adds wind protection without changing the rest of the audio system.

Design & Installation

The WSU-1 uses a soft synthetic-fur exterior in a lightweight universal windscreen format. Its design is intended to cover compatible microphone capsules while allowing sound to pass through. Because it is a passive accessory, it adds no electronic circuitry, controls, or power requirements.

Place the WSU-1 over the microphone section of a compatible Zoom device and position it so the capsules are covered without obstructing needed controls. Use it for outdoor interviews, field recording, handheld video capture, and other applications affected by wind. Check the fit before recording and verify compatibility when using newer Zoom recorder models or non-listed devices.