mic damage without Pop Screen

[ssman]

Will my mic/equipment get damaged if I sing into it without a pop filter or is it just for better sound?

 

[Disposable]

Depends on the mic, and the singer.
If an excessive amount of air is pushed into the mic,
The diaphragm could get damaged.

 

[reshp1]

Read my reply in the mic forum.

 

[NYMorningstar]

I'd be real concerned with the moisture.

 

[mbenny123]

Moisture

I'd be real concerned with the moisture.

Yes, condenser mics are very sensitive to moisture. You should not use a condenser mic for close vocal micing without a pop filter/wind screen. The moisture from the singer voice is bad for it.

 

[RD423]

Plus you would want one because it stops the infamous "p" and "b" words.

 

[mattamatta]

And something like a ribbon is extremely fragile, even compared to a condenser - I've heard stories of people blowing out the ribbons in ribbon mics by closing cases too quickly.

Extremely thin metal has it's drawbacks.

 

[rickrhoda]

Watch for other particles as well. Put a hoodie on your mic when you're not using or pack it away in the case. Treat it like an infant.