I used a diy two layer fabric pop filter made from my wifes stocking and a 3D printed frame. It works. But when i got a more fancy mic (Blue Spark SL) i wanted a more pro look of the gear. And i got an Alctron mpf02. Its a 2 layer plastic mesh that is also shape formed. Works great. Check it out
Mic technique. 👍🏻 If you’re using the mic for speaking, I think you can get by without a filter. If you’re using the mic for singing, you MAY benefit from one. It all depends on your technique. As far as speaking, I was a professional radio DJ for years! I never used a pop filter. I just angled the mic off axis. There are other tricks you can do (e.g. certain letter pronunciations) that can also minimize or eliminate plosives.
Thank you so much for this and the others videos that you've been making. It's awesome how you speak in a simple way bringing so much knowledge and experience. You get one more subscriber!
I have a Stedman metal screen. The Neumann TLM102 is subject to popping, but the screen is also there to protect the mic from spray. (Eewwww!) When you pay major dollar for a mic, you want to shield it, especially if you have guests in the studio using it. During the pandemic - and after - disinfecting a metal screen is easy... just wipe it with alcohol. That said, yes, exercise good mic technique even with the screen. Filters can produce a buzziness with hard plosives. Oh, and trying to read a script through a black screen can give me "Pirate Patch" Eye after a long session.
Yes, if you record yourself, you can excercise and get the good technique to avoid plosives. But if you are a podcaster and have some "unprepared" guests, you need to be ready for "pops", so you should have pop-filter or good windshield for them ;)
for condensor and ribbons yes, dynamics no. the off-axis thing is on cost of fidelity and also the popscreen is preventing spit. also they help with distance. i use layer over layer and a meter or so distance bc i am mad loud and i ssssibliance like daffy duck. wet and windy.
(!!) Crucial detail most all pop and non-pop people miss: your mic may be directional , but your mouth (voice) is not as directional. So...if you mic is pointed at your mouth's center, but your mouth is pointed away from the mic, the voice is clear and there is almost no pop. Try it. This explains both camps. That being said, when I use an SDC (small diam. condenser), I add a metal mesh pop-filter. Super-clear. In singing, mouth position and a higher low-pass freq. (150--200Hz) are usually used. For voiceover, you want everything. Different apps.
you still loose frequencys also if you planed to use a dynamic you cant make use of the proximity effect. it works but it is just an bandaid. i need, use my mouthsounds as part of my expression.
I usually keep the pop filter about 5 inches away from the mic as a rule. I never have ANY pop filter touching the mic. Now, I have a question. I just saw a video where the host said he heard that that same metal pop filter can cause MORE sibilance because it's metal. Have you found this to be the case at all or no?
I got a better arm stand so it's easier for me to use mic techniques without straining my neck but I also believe that wind screens are necessary for me at least as it add more bass to my voice and I like that
can you use a foam filter and a pop filter in unison? i use the foam now on my Blue Yeti and i still get the pops and breaths from time to time. will it affect audio greatly or am i heading in the wrong direction? ( fabric Pop Filter)
Can you do a review on the Mackie Em-89d? Its a $40-$50 microphone and I don't see alot of reviews on that lately, it sounds really good and I think you should try it
Hello, I Just bought a Rode mic for the first time (NT2a) and I notice the XLR pins are not equal in length, please is that normal or not? one is longer than the other.
Haven't really seen anyone use it live. Seen You Tubers use it a lot in the last years for voiceovers. If you are a pro at knowing mic technique you wont need one.
@@moonprismpower. 62 years in the industry, chances are I know how breathing works. Not to mention that my Mother was an operatic lyric Soprano. Face it son, these 'pop filters only stated to gain popularity when every hack with a half assed tune decided he could 'sing'.
I am going to take a chance and believe in what your saying. I am currently building a setup and my mic of choice doesn’t include a filter on the package. Should I buy one or not? I have already recorded my voice on iPhone and computer microphone and it sounds amazing. I wonder if when I get my setup having or not having a pop filter will impact anything for negative more than the positive. Again Thanks again for your information
@@rubystradz3606 If you are getting a good tone with those nasty 10 cent mics, then a decent mic will AMAZE you ! Do a google image search using topics like "Sinatra recording studio". "Mel Torme recording studio", etc. Not a pop filter in sight. Good enough for Ella Fitzgerald, good enough for you ! If you feel more comfortable using one, then by all means do so. Like I've said, if you know how to sing you don't need one. Bill P.
I used a diy two layer fabric pop filter made from my wifes stocking and a 3D printed frame. It works. But when i got a more fancy mic (Blue Spark SL) i wanted a more pro look of the gear. And i got an Alctron mpf02. Its a 2 layer plastic mesh that is also shape formed. Works great. Check it out
Mic technique. 👍🏻
If you’re using the mic for speaking, I think you can get by without a filter. If you’re using the mic for singing, you MAY benefit from one. It all depends on your technique. As far as speaking, I was a professional radio DJ for years! I never used a pop filter. I just angled the mic off axis. There are other tricks you can do (e.g. certain letter pronunciations) that can also minimize or eliminate plosives.
Thank you so much for this and the others videos that you've been making. It's awesome how you speak in a simple way bringing so much knowledge and experience. You get one more subscriber!
Cheers and thank you for the kind words!
It means a lot to me!!!
I have a Stedman metal screen. The Neumann TLM102 is subject to popping, but the screen is also there to protect the mic from spray. (Eewwww!) When you pay major dollar for a mic, you want to shield it, especially if you have guests in the studio using it. During the pandemic - and after - disinfecting a metal screen is easy... just wipe it with alcohol. That said, yes, exercise good mic technique even with the screen. Filters can produce a buzziness with hard plosives. Oh, and trying to read a script through a black screen can give me "Pirate Patch" Eye after a long session.
Great answer. It isn't cut and dry, but mic technique does significantly eliminate plosives.
Yes, if you record yourself, you can excercise and get the good technique to avoid plosives. But if you are a podcaster and have some "unprepared" guests, you need to be ready for "pops", so you should have pop-filter or good windshield for them ;)
for condensor and ribbons yes, dynamics no. the off-axis thing is on cost of fidelity and also the popscreen is preventing spit. also they help with distance. i use layer over layer and a meter or so distance bc i am mad loud and i ssssibliance like daffy duck. wet and windy.
(!!) Crucial detail most all pop and non-pop people miss: your mic may be directional , but your mouth (voice) is not as directional. So...if you mic is pointed at your mouth's center, but your mouth is pointed away from the mic, the voice is clear and there is almost no pop. Try it.
This explains both camps. That being said, when I use an SDC (small diam. condenser), I add a metal mesh pop-filter. Super-clear. In singing, mouth position and a higher low-pass freq. (150--200Hz) are usually used. For voiceover, you want everything. Different apps.
you still loose frequencys also if you planed to use a dynamic you cant make use of the proximity effect. it works but it is just an bandaid. i need, use my mouthsounds as part of my expression.
I usually keep the pop filter about 5 inches away from the mic as a rule. I never have ANY pop filter touching the mic. Now, I have a question. I just saw a video where the host said he heard that that same metal pop filter can cause MORE sibilance because it's metal. Have you found this to be the case at all or no?
I just love that you recorded all of this video with an XM8500 and sound great.
No no...only the one section...guess I should have pointed that out
Thanks for the education and choices. I had no idea that there was such a thing as a metal pop filter.
I got a better arm stand so it's easier for me to use mic techniques without straining my neck but I also believe that wind screens are necessary for me at least as it add more bass to my voice and I like that
In the Ken Burn's country music documentary there were many scenes where makeshift pop filters were just taped to a microphone in recording studios.
Yeah...I recorded at Grant Ave Studios...owned by Daniel Lanois...and I got the pantyhose treatment...lol
@@DarkCornerStudios You have been to Grant Avenue here in the Hammer?
@@seanwebb605 yessir...where I recorded my 2008 album
@@DarkCornerStudios Mr. Lanois is a legend in this area. It's nice that you could see Hamilton In Your Eyes.
@@seanwebb605 it's a long story...but I kinda got ripped off there...bahahaha.
Remind me to tell the story on the live
can you use a foam filter and a pop filter in unison?
i use the foam now on my Blue Yeti and i still get the pops and breaths from time to time. will it affect audio greatly or am i heading in the wrong direction? ( fabric Pop Filter)
I’m gonna use a fly swatted for my pop filter now that I saw the metal one ☝️
😂😂😂
Can you do a review on the Mackie Em-89d? Its a $40-$50 microphone and I don't see alot of reviews on that lately, it sounds really good and I think you should try it
See what I can do
I've spent a lot of time trying Out different mics. I don't need a pop filter with my re320, the best among them.
"this one costs me not much more than the other one" proceeds to go from $10 to $50
You look more professional with a pop filter. I also use it as decoration because it looks cooler with a pop filter
FINALLY a good video, thank you very much!
Hello, I Just bought a Rode mic for the first time (NT2a) and I notice the XLR pins are not equal in length, please is that normal or not? one is longer than the other.
I have a NT1-A and yes its normal, i thought the same when i was setting it up and well 4 years later and I've had no issues.
@@NoorSkullz Okay, Thanks alot bro.
What do you think of a wind sock instead of a pop filter?
Clown nose?
I don't mind them...though they are less transparent
@@DarkCornerStudios I really like them.
@@seanwebb605 they are much less intrusive...and don't get it the way when reading copy...ill give you that
great video thanks
my friend capping on ur appearance said you look like the bald guy from alvin and the squirrels
Haven't really seen anyone use it live. Seen You Tubers use it a lot in the last years for voiceovers. If you are a pro at knowing mic technique you wont need one.
I have found some mics really dont let you use mic technique properly...
You won't see a professional voice actor behind a microphone without a pop-filter.
I won't work with a 'singer' that needs one of these.
I don’t think you understand how breathing works…
@@moonprismpower. 62 years in the industry, chances are I know how breathing works.
Not to mention that my Mother was an operatic lyric Soprano.
Face it son, these 'pop filters only stated to gain popularity when every hack with a half assed tune decided he could 'sing'.
@@RocknRollkat Totally agree with you
I am going to take a chance and believe in what your saying. I am currently building a setup and my mic of choice doesn’t include a filter on the package. Should I buy one or not?
I have already recorded my voice on iPhone and computer microphone and it sounds amazing.
I wonder if when I get my setup having or not having a pop filter will impact anything for negative more than the positive. Again
Thanks again for your information
@@rubystradz3606 If you are getting a good tone with those nasty 10 cent mics, then a decent mic will AMAZE you !
Do a google image search using topics like "Sinatra recording studio". "Mel Torme recording studio", etc.
Not a pop filter in sight.
Good enough for Ella Fitzgerald, good enough for you !
If you feel more comfortable using one, then by all means do so.
Like I've said, if you know how to sing you don't need one.
Bill P.