Pop filter material questions...

Posted: Fri Aug 18, 2006 8:42 am

I've seen many different versions of pop filters that mount on the vocal mic stand. I have a generic fabric one that seems to do okay. Is there a noticable difference when using one that's made of something else? Is it a worthwhile investment? Or will a fabric one do?
I'm currently using a StudioProjects C series mic, if that matters. The StudioProjects pop filter looks neat and all, but I don't know if it's really a big deal or not.

Also, the foam mic cover/windscreen. Do people use those in combination with the stand mounted screen? I've avoided them in the past... but is it worth trying?

Posted: Fri Aug 18, 2006 10:48 am

There is a metal-screen version of a pop filter by Steadman (sp?). I have one and keep meaning to buy another. They are MUCH better at doing what they are supposed to do over the fabric ones. IMHO, they are worth the extra $$ in that they are washable and really last a lifetime.
I rarely run into a situation where I need a foam windscreen on a mic IN THE STUDIO. Outdoors, sure. But they attenuate too much of the presence frequencies to use in the studio. That's why you see the pop-stopper-types all over the place now. You must have a camel spittin' on the thing to need THAT much filtering!

Posted: Fri Aug 18, 2006 11:06 am

moonbaby wrote:

That's why you see the pop-stopper-types all over the place now. You must have a camel spittin' on the thing to need THAT much filtering!

Funny you should mention that...

*kidding*

Thanks for the info, I'll have to pick one up. I really hadn't thought much about it before!

Posted: Sat Aug 19, 2006 7:22 pm

You can build your own with something as simple as sheer nylon pantyhose, as well. (Not that I'd have an extra pair lying around, but ya never know.) In a pinch, you can just stretch them around a wirehanger bent into a circle, and off you go.

Actually, I keep a set of black/sheer "No-Nonsense" brand pantyhose in my road kit for wind and popping issues, and it caused quite a bit of laugh and teasing when a female clarinetist noticed them in the case once. She's never stopped teasing me about carrying around a pair of them since then, but I don't mind. I just keep telling her I want HER to model them for me!

Posted: Mon Aug 21, 2006 9:09 pm

I agree with the stedman pop filter- it does not dull recordings like the mesh ones do- Cool

Posted: Thu Aug 24, 2006 1:26 pm

Okay, so I got the Studio Projects pop filter, and I very much prefer it to the fabric filter. I think it ran about $25, and it was well worth it for the clarity and ease of cleaning. Thanks for the help!

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