using a sock as a mic cover

[Toker41]

I prefer tube socks for a bit of analog warmth.

Yeah, but that gives it an 80's sound. I use a dirty sock, because I like that grunge sound.

I dip the sock in bong water to get that Hendrix tone.

 

[KineticSound]

Late to the party here, but I've always liked the little Crown Royal velvet pouches for covers. Looks nice, and feeds the stereotype that most musicians are in need of a 12-step program.

 

[dgatwood]

there is a bit of an engineering joke/lore that I've read that you can sonically turn a SM57 into a U47 by putting a sock over it when you record. (it does little good for the mic when you're not recording).
ymmv of course

And you can turn any of the more modern condensers into an SM57 by adding about eight socks.

The sound may not knock your socks off, but you can bet your you-know-what the engineer will....

 

[Slowjett]

These muslin bags are way cheaper than socks and they work PERFECTLY. They have little drawstrings which work good too.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=290298627467

I'd use these over plastic bags as they will not hold moisture.

-josh

 

[tojo]

wooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooowwww hahaa

 

[nsureit]

I tried to put my wife's nylons on my mics, and unfortunately, they got hosed.

 

[Shadow_7]

I've used a sock before. Although mainly as a poor mans pop filter. And because this residence hosts a chain smoker. I'd rather have something that breathes, and is somewhat sealed / filtered to minimize the nicotine build up. I have a friend who made a crown royal quilt, perhaps I should inquire about some spares.

 

[Marcadiablo]

Would these work with my M177? I kinda like a bright sound....................and socks.

 

[RRuskin]

I've used a sock before. Although mainly as a poor mans pop filter. And because this residence hosts a chain smoker. I'd rather have something that breathes, and is somewhat sealed / filtered to minimize the nicotine build up. I have a friend who made a crown royal quilt, perhaps I should inquire about some spares.

Plastic covers won't let any particulates in at all. That's why I use them.

 

[Toker41]

What's up with metal pop filters?

 

[warble2]

Would these work with my M177? I kinda like a bright sound....................and socks.

These would work great. In particular for a cover of "The Rainbow Connection".

 

[dgatwood]

These would work great. In particular for a cover of "The Rainbow Connection".

Yeah, I like to sing that song occasionally, only I sing it in the voice of Kermit the Frog. Maybe it's just me.

 

[Wirebird]

I use camera lens bags and in each bag I've placed one of those little pillow-shaped white bags that soak up humidity, the ones that are in the packaging when you buy certain equipment.

 

[Big Kenny]

I use camera lens bags and in each bag I've placed one of those little pillow-shaped white bags that soak up humidity, the ones that are in the packaging when you buy certain equipment.

best advice, too bad it's not funny.....

 

[warble2]

Yeah, I like to sing that song occasionally, only I sing it in the voice of Kermit the Frog. Maybe it's just me.

Nope...me too.

 

[810]

I checked out your pics. Looks like your mic is ready to knock over a liquor store!

The funniest thing I heard this month.

 

[mixsit]

What's up with metal pop filters?

Since the thread's been brought back from --wherever they hang for ten years,,
If you meant the dual layer metal ones that clip an inch or so off the mic.. My experience that puts them too close to be effective.

Another vote for loose -almost closed zip loc bags. Per Mr Heyne ten years ago here..
How To Keep A Condenser Capsule Clean and Dry