Not all pop screens are made the same. Yes, they affect the high end. At times this is a good thing, other times not. There is also a metal pop screen made by Stiedman that is very effective and yet keeps more of the high end intact.

I like the Stedman, too. Easy to keep clean, does not smell funky (no mildew smell), and it was like $40 with a gooseneck and clip! The brightness is not affected, and it is still very effective on stopping the plosives...

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I tend to be a DIY type - and I've been looking into regular fiberglass window screen. I have not actually made a pop-stopper with it yet, but I've done a little bit of testing and it seems to stop normal blasts quite effectively. I figure two layers with a gap might do the trick - and as open as it is, I can't imagine it would have a noticeable impact on the sound.

Any second opinions?

I bought a stedman too and will never go back to the mesh or teh foam ones- they don't dull your vocals at all-

Thanks everyone for the info. I had seen a metal screen on the Neumann website, but it's great to know I don't have to pay Neumann prices!
John Stafford