Thank you, Kuya. I've actually tried about four nylon double-layered pop filters and none of them even come close to the Stedman. Glad I could be of help.
Loved the flame test! It can't get any better than that for evidence and showing us what it looks like in Audacity as well with the spikes where the plosives occur. Very informative. Thank you!
Not a hope, the gooseneck will definitely bend while executing a badminton 'smash' up close to the net, the mesh could be left with a dent, again, when smashing a shuttlecock and I can confirm that the Stedman mesh pop filter does not have the circumference for consistent hitting. I found I was missing too many shots and losing too many games with the Stedman so I bought a Yonex 'MusclePower' racket instead ;)
Great review and would like to buy... but.... I'm now using an Elgato Mic Arm (looks like yours) and wondering how the heck to mount it. How did you get your Stedman clamp to attach to this thick mic arm?
Do you know that stadman changes the direction of the wind? If you blow thru it and put your hand a bit lower yoll see what i`m talking about) Stadman is a nice pop filter and it has a little secret )))
Thanks, Ajo. I agree, but pop filters are a niche thing. I should shoot more videos of dogs been saved by good citizens, or birds nesting and raising young in bird boxes ;)
Thanks for the video! They have the exact same PS101 but with rubber edging. Is that just for looks or might there be any difference in sound at all? I'm considering one of these or the XL version.
Thanks for the video. I don't think the effective 'plosive filtering difference between the mesh and nylon type is worth the huge price difference for the casual home user. The Stedman is almost $130 AUD whereas the nylon type is $10 AUD (even as low as $8 AUD). Alternative to the Stedman is the Soundart [metal] Mesh filter for $30 AUD
Actually, it makes absolutely no difference, and I tried it to confirm. The Steadman logo is at the front, so you would probably put it that way anyway, but the grills go down, regardless of which way you turn it, if you think about it from a scientific point of view, this is fairly obvious. Again, I tried it and it made zero difference because the grates go down whichever way is turned.
@@tecraven on my SE version it's VERY different.. one side works really well the other lets wind thru.. i guess they patented the grill structure on steadman?
@@cresshead Not sure about the patent thing. But it's like a cheese grater with slats that go down, and if you turn it around the slats still go down, they just start 2mm or so higher due to the rows hence makes no difference. I imagine if anybody else does a similar design it might differ somewhat.
@@tecraven well i have the SE version i don't know the tech details but blowing one side vs the other there is a difference in wind transfer toward the microphone capsule it 100% works properly 1 side vs the other which you can feel the wind on your hand conversly.
They are lower on the previous Samson one also. Not sure to be honest. The first one is also a little like that, only you can't see it as spikes go just off image in both directions.
Hi David. Your boom arm has rectangular tubing and I've only ever connected my Stedman pop filter to a circular mic stand. Ping Stedman a quick email via their site and explain to them, I'm sure they will have an answer. Sorry I can't be more help.
@@davidarmstrong8480 Hi David. Not sure, pop Stedman and email and ask what the solution is for this. I just assumed the Stedman would attached to a rectangular boom arm.
This is so far the best review about this product. I am now convinced to buy this one instead of the standard nylons filter. Thank you so much!
Thank you, Kuya. I've actually tried about four nylon double-layered pop filters and none of them even come close to the Stedman. Glad I could be of help.
By farrrrrrrrr the best!
You convinced me to buy this, great review and the lighter example was awesome!!
Thanks!
Loved the flame test! It can't get any better than that for evidence and showing us what it looks like in Audacity as well with the spikes where the plosives occur. Very informative. Thank you!
Thank you, Kacy. That was my definitive aim!
Is the stedman sturdy enough to play badminton with?
Not a hope, the gooseneck will definitely bend while executing a badminton 'smash' up close to the net, the mesh could be left with a dent, again, when smashing a shuttlecock and I can confirm that the Stedman mesh pop filter does not have the circumference for consistent hitting. I found I was missing too many shots and losing too many games with the Stedman so I bought a Yonex 'MusclePower' racket instead ;)
My studios kinda onna budget so this should be useful 😅
Great review and would like to buy... but.... I'm now using an Elgato Mic Arm (looks like yours) and wondering how the heck to mount it. How did you get your Stedman clamp to attach to this thick mic arm?
It attaches to the think tubular arm that goes from the thick arm to the mic.
You’ve made the best review on this! Thank you so much!
Thank you!
Do you know that stadman changes the direction of the wind? If you blow thru it and put your hand a bit lower yoll see what i`m talking about) Stadman is a nice pop filter and it has a little secret )))
Yes, I am familiar with the redirection of downward air. I cover that in my latest review of it here: th-cam.com/video/2uhBaTXTjkY/w-d-xo.html
top notch review! definitely deserves more views 😊 thank u
Thanks, Ajo. I agree, but pop filters are a niche thing. I should shoot more videos of dogs been saved by good citizens, or birds nesting and raising young in bird boxes ;)
👍 Sold on Sted. Thank you for this.
You are welcome. Thanks.
Thanks for the video! They have the exact same PS101 but with rubber edging. Is that just for looks or might there be any difference in sound at all? I'm considering one of these or the XL version.
The XL version with rubber surround is just over 6 inches in diameter, the other one is about 4.5 so a bit smaller. That's the only difference.
@@tecraven thank you!!
This is how all reviews should be!
Thank you, Noel!
This completely sold me! Buying now lol
;)
That was impressive and very scientific
Brilliant! Nice review, short, accurate and to the point. Well done, Thank you.
Thanks, Tom!
Thanks for the video.
I don't think the effective 'plosive filtering difference between the mesh and nylon type is worth the huge price difference for the casual home user.
The Stedman is almost $130 AUD whereas the nylon type is $10 AUD (even as low as $8 AUD).
Alternative to the Stedman is the Soundart [metal] Mesh filter for $30 AUD
just be SURE to have the right way round..
do that blow test...
as one side will deflect MUCH better than the other.
Actually, it makes absolutely no difference, and I tried it to confirm. The Steadman logo is at the front, so you would probably put it that way anyway, but the grills go down, regardless of which way you turn it, if you think about it from a scientific point of view, this is fairly obvious. Again, I tried it and it made zero difference because the grates go down whichever way is turned.
@@tecraven on my SE version it's VERY different.. one side works really well the other lets wind thru.. i guess they patented the grill structure on steadman?
@@cresshead Not sure about the patent thing. But it's like a cheese grater with slats that go down, and if you turn it around the slats still go down, they just start 2mm or so higher due to the rows hence makes no difference. I imagine if anybody else does a similar design it might differ somewhat.
@@tecraven well i have the SE version i don't know the tech details but blowing one side vs the other there is a difference in wind transfer toward the microphone capsule it 100% works properly 1 side vs the other which you can feel the wind on your hand conversly.
@@cresshead On mine when you blow into it the wind is forced downwards out the other side, if you turn it around, same. So Stedman is better ;)
Concise. I will use this for all vocal recordings.
How come the transient spikes on the PS101 waveform portion are all lower on the bottom than the top?
They are lower on the previous Samson one also. Not sure to be honest. The first one is also a little like that, only you can't see it as spikes go just off image in both directions.
Thanks.
excellent review, much appreciated
Welcome.
Excellent Thanks
You're welcome!
I have a question I have the pop filter but it’s hard to connect it to the psa1 boom arm. Do you have any tips on how to connect it
Hi David. Your boom arm has rectangular tubing and I've only ever connected my Stedman pop filter to a circular mic stand. Ping Stedman a quick email via their site and explain to them, I'm sure they will have an answer. Sorry I can't be more help.
Thanks so much
You also suggested the psa1 boom arm and the ps101 pop filter would you know if there is a little stand for to be able to attach the pop filter to
@@davidarmstrong8480 Hi David. Not sure, pop Stedman and email and ask what the solution is for this. I just assumed the Stedman would attached to a rectangular boom arm.
I called them thank you very much there’s a adapter that I can actually use specifically for the rectangle shaped boom arms