mic circle things??
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Posted on Jan 16, 2003 06:52 am
fredzs
Member Since: Jan 07, 2003
when i watch MTV, i see profesional studio vocal mics, have this round mesh type thing, its about 2 inches away from the mic, what is that called and where can i get it? and what does it do?
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juesContributor
Since: Dec 30, 2002
Jan 16, 2003 06:57 am This "mic circle thing" is called a 'Pop Shield' (aka a 'Wind Shield' and a 'Popper Stopper'(!)) These things do the lovley task of catching all the spit that singers gob at the microphone when they sing, it also can help reduce the loud 'popping' sounds made when large amounts of air are blown towards the mic.
If you have a condensor then you NEED a pop sheild as Condensor mic's do not like any form of moisture - especially not spit. They're not expensive and are well worth investing in.
jonny.
tonyd1970The fat one always watches us.Member
Since: Nov 08, 2002
Jan 16, 2003 07:16 am you can also make the "fuzzy round ball thing" that goes right onto the mic from foam packing material. cut it about 4" deep by 3" by 3" in a square, hollow out the middle, shape the sides a little, slide on to the top of the mic and Voila' you just saved 10 bucks using something that you were going to throw out!
flame...bringing sexy backMember
Since: Jul 01, 2002
Jan 16, 2003 08:10 am you could proably do the same by wrapping something fabric around the end of the mic presumably...
zekthedeadcowEat Spam before it eats YOU!!!Member
Since: May 11, 2002
Jan 16, 2003 08:13 am or ducttape a t-shirt between two stands in front of the mic :)
juesContributor
Since: Dec 30, 2002
Jan 16, 2003 08:23 am Yeah - but these (^^) will muffle the sound shurley?
tonyd1970The fat one always watches us.Member
Since: Nov 08, 2002
Jan 16, 2003 09:08 am mine doesnt. if you go to my webpage (members music) you can just about make out the one i made for my mic out of the packing foam from a harddrive. its the dark colored really squishy foam. almost like the "egg shell" white/yellowish foam. "you can pinch it and youre fingers touch" sorta thing. it got rid of deep breath sounds, popping "p's" and the dreaded slicing "S" in my vocals (and no spit on the condenser.) the mic by the way is a sm-57
flame...bringing sexy backMember
Since: Jul 01, 2002
Jan 16, 2003 09:08 am probably!
juesContributor
Since: Dec 30, 2002
Jan 16, 2003 09:18 am Ahhh - it was the last line that gave it away.
No offense, but the difference in quality between a dynamic and a condensor mic is immense - trust me, you'd notice the difference if you wrapped one of those bad-boys round a condensor...
Jan 16, 2003 09:24 am which is why you never see wind shields put on condensors...wind shields are for live performances, not studio use. Popless units are more useful in a studio setting.
fredzsMember
Since: Jan 07, 2003
Jan 17, 2003 05:29 am do they sell them on musiciansfriend.com?
Noize2uCzar of MidiAdministrator
Since: Apr 04, 2002
Jan 20, 2003 09:25 pm Also, remember. A coat hanger and a pair of cheap pantyhose work's great.
