Now that I have my new condenser and mixer my homemade pop filter (clothes hanger and pantyhose) no longer works. It worked fine on my dynamic mic, but this condenser is still picking up pops even with the filter. I may have it too close. Are the pop filters you buy better? The ones I've seen in studios seem to have a similar material as pantyhose, but with a more fancy hoop. Anyone have any advice?
Homemade pop-filter no longer works
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I'm willing to bet the sock will take away some of the high end. Gospel, it's probably time to inves in a pop filter
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/srs7...1026108101513/g=home/search/d=tp?q=pop+filter
$20 isn't too much to spend on something that is probably way better than a sock or pantyhose. My pop filter works great. I actually paid $14 for mine when I bought my V67G.
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/srs7...1026108101513/g=home/search/d=tp?q=pop+filter
$20 isn't too much to spend on something that is probably way better than a sock or pantyhose. My pop filter works great. I actually paid $14 for mine when I bought my V67G.
Kramer
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But what am I supposed to do with this ugly pair of yellow socks?
Im sure the sock does take away a little bit of the high end,but thats a good thing in my case since I have a problem with too much high end sibilance on my voice.LOL.
As cheap as these things are going for now,there really is no excuse for not having a "real" pop filter on hand.
Im sure the sock does take away a little bit of the high end,but thats a good thing in my case since I have a problem with too much high end sibilance on my voice.LOL.
As cheap as these things are going for now,there really is no excuse for not having a "real" pop filter on hand.
Try backing off, say 6 to 12 inches, putting the pop filter halfway between you and the mike.
Try putting the mike at the level of your nose, not your mouth.
Sing across the mike, not straight at it.
Even so, condensors (the ones I've used) are VERY sensitive to p's popping. When you set up to check your level, just say peter piper picked a peck of... Or, better, just say 'p' over and over to make sure you're all set before strating a track. A little movement goes a long way.
Try putting the mike at the level of your nose, not your mouth.
Sing across the mike, not straight at it.
Even so, condensors (the ones I've used) are VERY sensitive to p's popping. When you set up to check your level, just say peter piper picked a peck of... Or, better, just say 'p' over and over to make sure you're all set before strating a track. A little movement goes a long way.
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I think I'll just order a "real" pop filter. I just wish I would have thought about it when I ordered the new mic and mixer and I wouldn't have had to pay shipping.
Two things: As one who pops incessantly, and has had to redo takes on voiceovers more times than I care to admit, I've noticed about myself that drier lips makes for less pop, also if you pronounce the 'p' with more of the inner part of your lips, not the outer part, there's less popping.
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I use a double thickness of hose with a flexible aluminum ground wire for the frame. I don't stretch it out much. Works good w/ dynamic, not sure about condensor tho. pic later...