Pop filter for my RE-15 ???

[cjacek]

Hello,

I use an Electrovoice RE-15 while recording. I use no stand and no pop filter attached to it. I know this method works wonders when used tho. . Anyway, I pretty much sing while holding the RE-15 in my hand. I try to minimize pops by being 4 - 6" from the mic as minimum and also try to de-accentuate (sp?) the "p's" and "b's" but they're still there and are becoming an annoyance. It's alright for live but recording is another matter, but I'm sure you know that already .. .. I have a windscreen that does nothing for pops and am looking for an honest to goodness "pop filter" built for a dynamic mic as an "add on"... I even thought of getting the one for the sm57 but am not sure if it'll fit the RE-15 .. Any suggestions ??

Thanks in advance!

Daniel

 

[manning1]

some people do this. string some womens nylons round a coat hanger.
its rumored that certain brands work better than others. also ive tried putting a ruler in front between the vocal;list and the screen.
what is an old trick is to use one mic as the "baby rattle" so to speak - a cheap mic. and the good one behind the pop screen recording with the good one.
peace.

 

[cjacek]

some people do this. string some womens nylons round a coat hanger.
its rumored that certain brands work better than others. also ive tried putting a ruler in front between the vocal;list and the screen.
what is an old trick is to use one mic as the "baby rattle" so to speak - a cheap mic. and the good one behind the pop screen recording with the good one.
peace.

Thanks for the reply ...

I'm not sure if my question was mis-understood or not but I'm looking for something I can put ON the dynamic mic capsule itself, over the top of the outside - attached to the mic. Is something like this available for sale ?

Yes, I know about the "dummy mic" trick

Thanks,

Daniel

 

[Big Kenny]

Use a stedman pop filter or a wanna be a stedman pop filter or panty hose on a hanger

 

[cjacek]

Use a stedman pop filter or a wanna be a stedman pop filter or panty hose on a hanger

Ok, I'm either insane, can't read and write or perhaps you guys are not reading my post carefully or somethin' else ..... 'cause these are all regular pop filters that you mount on the actual mic stand and not what I was asking about .......

Please help me out here!

Daniel

 

[chessparov]

Electro-Voice might still have some foam add ons, so they're worth a try contacting. (especially for live use ala Elvis )

Although...

You're going to get better high end response by putting it on a microphone stand instead. Then you can aim it from the side directly towards your mouth.
Plus your volume level will stay more consistant vs. hand held.

This is how most radio DJ's used it BTW (around 10 or 2 o'clock).
Using the foam will cut down on sonic clarity somewhat.

Let us know how it goes, I was thinking of calling EV myself about the
foam add-on for live performance eventually.

Chris

 

[Richard Monroe]

Sorry Cjacek- Usually pop filters attach to stands, not mics. Mostly studio mics are not handheld because turkeys generate handling noise or drop the nice mic. One ridiculously pricey exception is the pop filter for a B.L.U.E. Baby Bottle or Kiwi (slightly different, the Kiwi filter is larger), which *does* attach to the mic. It could probably be modified to do exactly what you are asking for.-Richie

 

[krs]

Try getting the mic out the way of the blasts of air. Some people put the mic above the mouth, others below. I'm kind of digging below lately.

The nylon trick works well, it's what I use. (Can't remember the brand though, think I bought 'em at the dollar store).

good luck.

 

[cjacek]

Electro-Voice might still have some foam add ons, so they're worth a try contacting. (especially for live use ala Elvis )

Although...

You're going to get better high end response by putting it on a microphone stand instead. Then you can aim it from the side directly towards your mouth.
Plus your volume level will stay more consistant vs. hand held.

This is how most radio DJ's used it BTW (around 10 or 2 o'clock).
Using the foam will cut down on sonic clarity somewhat.

Let us know how it goes, I was thinking of calling EV myself about the
foam add-on for live performance eventually.

Chris

Thanks VERY much Chris!

Btw, I called EV and the tech guy I spoke with was almost clueless on the subject and tried to sell me a windscreen ...

Elvisly yours

Daniel

 

[cjacek]

Sorry Cjacek- Usually pop filters attach to stands, not mics. Mostly studio mics are not handheld because turkeys generate handling noise or drop the nice mic. One ridiculously pricey exception is the pop filter for a B.L.U.E. Baby Bottle or Kiwi (slightly different, the Kiwi filter is larger), which *does* attach to the mic. It could probably be modified to do exactly what you are asking for.-Richie

Ok, thanks Richie!

Daniel

 

[cjacek]

Try getting the mic out the way of the blasts of air. Some people put the mic above the mouth, others below. I'm kind of digging below lately.

The nylon trick works well, it's what I use. (Can't remember the brand though, think I bought 'em at the dollar store).

good luck.

Do you have the capsule and body of the dynamic mic horizontal or vertical to the mouth ? I've been experimenting with singing above the mic and or as Chris suggested on an angle ... It works well but looses some frequencies that way I think ... but it works!!

Thanks!

Daniel

 

[chessparov]

cjacek, for recording I like the RE15 to the side, at mouth level.
Because this microphone has such good off-axis response that'll work
great for you.

Once you get the sound you like, then during mixing you can add some high end via a good "project studio" parametric EQ (Aphex 109 on up).

The RE15 is similar to a fine ribbon mic (like a RCA 77) in that it will take EQ EXTREMELY well. This has been the norm of adjusting both these mics in top pro studios for vocals.

Chris

 

[cjacek]

cjacek, for recording I like the RE15 to the side, at mouth level.
Because this microphone has such good off-axis response that'll work
great for you.

Once you get the sound you like, then during mixing you can add some high end via a good "project studio" parametric EQ (Aphex 109 on up).

The RE15 is similar to a fine ribbon mic (like a RCA 77) in that it will take EQ EXTREMELY well. This has been the norm of adjusting both these mics in top pro studios for vocals.

Chris

Thanks for the info Chris! Always appreciated.

On the other hand there's the EV635a (your recommendation) which I also have and it takes "pops" quite well!

Thanks!

Daniel

 

[chessparov]

Glad to have been helpful.

BTW, as you may know already, the 635a can be a great "old school" R&B vocal mic for many singers who want to roughen up their voices.

Whereas the RE15 tends to smooth out a singer's vocal, so they complement
one another well.

Chris

 

[cjacek]

Glad to have been helpful.

BTW, as you may know already, the 635a can be a great "old school" R&B vocal mic for many singers who want to roughen up their voices.

Whereas the RE15 tends to smooth out a singer's vocal, so they complement
one another well.

Chris

More helpful info! Thanks again Chris!

Daniel