Rode WS12 Deluxe Artificial-Fur Windshield for VideoMic GO II Shotgun Microphone

Rode WS12: The Outdoor Windshield the VideoMic GO II Was Waiting For

The Rode WS12 is a deluxe artificial-fur windshield purpose-built for the VideoMic GO II. The mic ships with a foam windshield in the box, and that foam does fine work indoors and in still air — but the moment a real breeze hits the capsule, foam runs out of room. The WS12 is the deadcat that takes over: a synthetic-fur outer over an acoustic mesh inner liner, shaped to the exact contour of the VideoMic GO II body, that drops wind buffeting by up to 25 dB compared to the foam alone. It is the difference between a usable outdoor take and a take you scrub in post.

How Artificial Fur Actually Stops Wind Noise on a Shotgun Mic

Wind noise on a microphone is air turbulence colliding with the capsule. Foam slows that turbulence; long-fiber synthetic fur breaks it apart entirely. The WS12's fur outer is dense enough to disperse incoming airflow at the surface, and the acoustic mesh inner liner provides a second layer of protection without dulling the dialogue passing through. The result is the broadcast-grade sound of the VideoMic GO II's supercardioid capsule preserved in conditions that would have made the foam windshield wave the white flag.

Built to the Exact Body of the VideoMic GO II

This is not a generic deadcat. The WS12 is shaped to the 4.7 in length and 0.85 in diameter of the VideoMic GO II body, which means it slips on snugly, stays put through handheld and gimbal work, and pulls off in seconds when you move back inside. There are no clips to adjust, no adhesive to wear out, and no risk to the capsule during installation. Pull it on for the rooftop interview, pull it off for the studio voiceover.

Outdoor Work Without the Foam-Windshield Compromises

Filmmakers and journalists already know what the foam windshield can and cannot do. The WS12 covers the territory the foam never could: beach and coastal shoots where wind is constant, wedding ceremonies where an outdoor processional collides with handheld camera audio, sideline sports interviews, vehicle and motorcycle B-roll where airflow from open windows or external mounts overwhelms foam, and documentary work in unpredictable weather. The 25 dB attenuation figure is not a marketing number — it is the practical line between a take that survives the edit and a take that does not.

Gimbal-Safe Weight and Low-Profile Color

The VideoMic GO II earned its place on mirrorless and gimbal rigs because it weighs almost nothing. The WS12 was engineered to preserve that. The added mass is essentially zero, so balance calibrations stay valid and gimbal stabilization holds. The grey colorway blends with most camera bodies and gimbal cages, keeping the rig visually clean for client-facing work. The mic on top of the camera still reads as a tool, not a toy.

For the Filmmaker, the Journalist, and the Content Creator Who Shoots Outside

If the VideoMic GO II goes outside, the WS12 belongs in the kit. First-time filmmakers will learn the difference the first time wind takes out a take. Upgraders moving from a USB lavalier to a real shotgun rig will be glad they did not learn the hard way. Comparison shoppers debating generic deadcats should know this one is built for this mic specifically — the fit is the value. One purchase, every outdoor shoot covered.