build a pop screen

[mimmo101]

does anyone have suggestions for a home-made pop screen to use in front of a condenser mike?
thx

 

[DDev]

You can use a 6 inch fabric hoop, available at Wal Mart or any sewing shop (I paid 75 cents for one at Wal Mart), then stretch a piece cut from a pair of nylon panty hose over the inner hoop, and secure it with the outer hoop. This works great.

The real problem, though, is how to place it in front of the mic. I'm still trying to fabricate a permanent solution that doesn't cost as much as just buying one for $20 from any online shop.

Hope this helps.

Darryl.....

 

[fenix]

just buy one they're only 15 bones.

 

[DJL]

You can use a 6 inch fabric hoop, available at Wal Mart or any sewing shop (I paid 75 cents for one at Wal Mart), then stretch a piece cut from a pair of nylon panty hose over the inner hoop, and secure it with the outer hoop. This works great.

The real problem, though, is how to place it in front of the mic. I'm still trying to fabricate a permanent solution that doesn't cost as much as just buying one for $20 from any online shop.

Hope this helps.

Darryl.....

You could clip one of those Clip-Type Mic Holders to your home made pop filter and put it on a stand in front of the mic.

Clip-Type Mic Holder... http://www.musiciansfriend.com/srs7...l/base_id/35432

 

[ad0lescnts]

cant ya just drape a t-shirt over the mic?

T

 

[mimmo101]

thanks for the suggestions, I went out right away to Walmart and bought a couple of the fabric hoops. Luckily, I always liked playing Meccano so the kids have a good supply of parts

Enclosed are two photos of how I used simple Meccano parts to attach the screen with a heavy, spring-loaded paper clip to the microphone stand.

Now, all I need is a good condenser mike....
cheers

 

[mimmo101]

sorry...one photo, but I've posted a couple on my web page in the Music links
http://members.shaw.ca/dbaccante/music.htm

 

[jdier]

make a loop from a wire hanger, stretch panty hose over it, use electrical tape to attache to mic stand.

Better yet, buy one for $15.00

 

[terrible_buddhi]

where are you guys getting them for $15?

 

[jwgeetar]

is the panty hose better new or used?

 

[jdier]

I am wrong, they are $19 at musicians friend.

There is also one on ebay at $9.95 right now:

Pop Filter Blocker *Free Ship w/BuyItNow New!
Item # 2529142361

 

[twist]

is the panty hose better new or used?

Used is fine as long as it's not your sister's or your mom's. That would just be wrong. Used is especially good if your singing Jimmy Buffet songs. The smell of fish gives you the feeling your right there on the ocean.


Twist

 

[Chrisjob]

Oh My.....

 

[acorec]

is the panty hose better new or used?

Used panty hose gets a "sweeter" sound...........

 

[DJL]

Re: Oh My.....

I'll see your "Oh My" and raise you one "Sick Puppy".

 

[DJL]

cant ya just drape a t-shirt over the mic?

T

Is that what you do?

 

[TexRoadkill]

where are you guys getting them for $15?

They are less than $10 at Guitar Center.

 

[ad0lescnts]

yeahh.. for close vocal mic'ing i just drape a shirt. seems to work fine?? is this bad?

T

 

[DJL]

Well, it's not going to hurt the mic, and if you like the sound... I guess it's not bad for you. I don't even like using a pop filter... unless I have too.

 

[ad0lescnts]

nah, i know it wont hurt the mic ( : heh... it just doesnt seem to effect the sound at all

T
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