Which pop filter should you use?

[@ChristopherCricketWallace]

he's so polite! I'd buy this guy a beer anytime.

[@jakubs6991]

@@5usp3c7 how?

[@jakubs6991]

@@r2d2cold9 homophobe

[@jakubs6991]

@@5usp3c7 well you're wrong The purpose of a shock mount is not to get vibrations to travel up to the mic the vibrations that come from a mouse, keyboard, anything moving on the desk or the desk itself if you shake it because the vibrations will travel up the arm and into the mics diaphragm but the shock mount prevents the vibrations from reaching the diaphragm to make a sound, If he moves the mic stand the mic will obviously pick up the sound because its right next to the mic itself so it's a sound not a vibration if it was a vibration the mic wouldn't pick it up if it was a sound it would which it did Seems like you're the one who needs to be educated

[@yodaddy2503]

me 2

[@bryanp7693]

@@5usp3c7 then skip it, it's a free video for a reason

[@victorlacoste4646]

I can't believe I listened to this dude talking about pop filters for 20 minutes and didn't get bored

[@ianp2410]

Victor Lacoste IKR my theory is that he’s magic

[@kenzimagus3085]

bruh I have ADHD and can't finish a video to save my life and I sucked up all this information without breaking focus

[@derock78videos5]

i didnt even kno that was a thing before this and i still watched it

[@flowercowboy]

He went to the Alton Brown school of television education.

[@IvanTube0]

@@kenzimagus3085 same, i tried to prevent myself from skipping bits from the video

[@MrDroidzx]

Thanks Luke skywalker

[@laysman12345]

I was just about to write the exact same thing

[@Jad.Al-Khalidy]

Laysman123 lol same

[@ZodeeRL]

same hahaha

[@saurabhundercover]

Racist

[@Mpjaoo]

Hahaha

[@josephjeon804]

10:35 he was such a dad when he turned off his alarm that way

[@StarWarsTheory]

Thanks for this video man

[@Gman12r]

Hi

[@damianvalenzuela9097]

I love you star wars theory

[@Magnetcross]

Ayyy

[@caleb7122]

Why is Star Wars theory here lmao

[@sylamy7457]

@@caleb7122 So he can learn?

[@vivianelaisdefarias]

5:45 Pop Filter Test 7:18 Pop Filter Metalic Test 9:27 Windscreen Test

[@reignotb]

Legend 👍

[@connormacphail4467]

Thanks

[@GameToGameWithJosh]

Thanks! Legend.

[@CHRISDABAHIA]

Viviane Laís Nice, thanks Viv!

[@lovelyxyz]

not cool, the whole video is awesome.

[@ColeSlav]

I feel like you could win a cosplay contest if you dressed up as Luke Skywalker.

[@ShoddyCast]

I know you're probably not reading comments on this anymore, but one thing for some people to keep in mind with a Stedman mesh filter (I have one), is that if you project a lot from your diaphragm, the placement of the filter matters a lot more than a nylon one, because the air from your mouth passing through the mesh can sometimes create a grating whistling noise. Just something to keep in mind, and something I wish I had known when I bought mine.

[@snaplazy4164]

ShoddyCast thankyou

[@keyway2165]

Wow your high on views... congratulations:)

[@junkyguitar]

I want to like it but it has 69 likes

[@shoshoda]

I no speak english

[@two2mass]

@@junkyguitar now it has 169

[@KingDudi16]

Came here because this was a legit question I had with pop-filters Stayed because he looked like Luke Skywalker, and sounded like a confident Jerry from Rick & Morty.

[@randolphaguanomwan2887]

😂😂😂 the references though

[@junior.m_j]

he also is the one who knocks

[@CiufyHi]

Best comment ever! 😂

[@sonnydee5135]

Hahaha Jerry

[@mariohatguy7244]

I didn’t even notice the Jerry thing but you’r right he really does sound like A confident Jerry

[@wolfrayne8355]

I like this guy, he looks like he just stepped out of quarantine 3 years before the quarantine happened.

[@daboi6037]

lol

[@Harii-]

😂😂🤣

[@sinimannerstuff4438]

Haaahahaaa! :DDD

[@doneboyremo]

😂😂

[@Blvckgld]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@oddlessTV]

"Forgive the noise" starts making perfect ASMR

[@physicslmb]

LMAOOO

[@bubblepuffs]

My thought exactly 😂

[@emdhie]

Booth junkie: “acoustic padding” Everyone else: a blanket held up with a clip

[@gex5541]

He is a God don't knock him

[@emdhie]

phsyco avocado I agree but still you can’t lie, it’s a blanket.

[@sashablan9189]

tbh it kind of looks like 2 old mattresses that have a blanket over them

[@paulsbackyardstuff]

I think the acoustic padding is there, the blanket is just another layer.

[@anthonyorosco1850]

you said that backwards

[@nathanbasurto8246]

Dude even just him talking sounds so good. Such good audio, no white noise.

[@Daring2Win]

Demos Standard Filter 5:46 Metal Filter 7:17 Foam Filter 9:27 Fingers 14:17 Pencils 14:36 Strainer 14:56

[@KlemDanielsSeattle]

As a Voice Acting Coach I recommend all my students go without the big round pop filters for this simple reason...they get in the way of the copy. It was nice to see you include this method.

[@fredlup607]

Hello professor Daniels what do you suggest instead of the round pop filters? Thank you if you’ll reply ☺️☺️👍

[@danosaur55]

What about cutting out the middle man and just recording with pantyhose over your head?

[@Eric-Thomure]

Pre-Recording your liquor store hold up?

[@dalesaudio]

What...not a large foam sock over your head ???

[@sutube395]

Thank you for making me laugh :)

[@johnguy7360]

Danosaur 😂😂😂😂😂

[@rhandycan1]

sheeet thats funny hahhahah

[@momobobo5430]

Anyone feel like this is your uncle just calmly explaining something to you? I think I'm gonna stay a while. I feel safe.

[@JaySmith-rv4ro]

Momo Bobo Lol!!!

[@wolfrayne8355]

I literally didn't care about pop filters until I found this video and I'm just chilling to it before bed.

[@harujp2]

bruh here i am a year later thinking the same thing, i got my answer 5 minutes ago

[@jameskellinger8314]

If your uncle always had his hand in your face.

[@JDBriceProductions]

Ten years ago, I made my own pop filter with two nylon stockings stretched over a looped wire hanger. I liked it so much, I made another with lamp wire (more flexible) and a slaughtered lid from a container of hot chocolate (kept the mesh 1/4 inch apart). Seems to do the job. Especially when I have someone else record.

[@SaltNBattery]

I wish I could like this comment 10 times instead of just one.

[@sweetgav9163]

I’m 7 seconds into this video and this guy clearly knows what fuxk he’s doing. Smoothest sound I’ve heard on KZbin yet. 👏🏻

[@spandyr]

love him man, so polite. and not like other youtubers who just do it and never interact, he treats us like people in video

[@AndreiMuntean0]

This video sent me down a rabbit hole. Over the past ~10 days I have watched many hours of your videos (they are a joy and packed with knowledge), purchased a 2i2 audio interface, set-up REAPER as per your tutorial and mastered a recorded presentation. Thank you very much!

[@danfernandogaming1851]

Reaper is just the best man

[@liambaird5304]

This man should be a teacher, the way he breaks things down is way better than most teachers.

[@imark7777777]

A fun tidbit: I went to a seminar on recording and the guy running the Studio said they had a guy in who kept waving his hand between him in the microphone every time he did Ps and Qs. apparently this older guy was trained heavily to do this back in the era when they didn't have the capability of fixing it in post, so they ended up using no Dsing and no compressors as it was just clean signal from the beginning. Hopefully I'm remembering all that correct.

[@lionheartroar3104]

The audio world owes Mike a debt of gratitude and a commission check. I have bought more equipment thanks to him.

[@minorcek]

The metal one made your ps more trebley. I was going to say i prefer the foam because the lack of treble . Good job mentioning it. Also, you can buy a kit with a crap mic, stand, 2 filters and cables for 40 bucks. I just threw the mic away and pretty much just bought it for the extras. Its definitely the way to go, especially for most people who arent keen on investing heavily

[@EposVox]

Good stuff. I've found a lot of it comes down to technique & good pre-amps to aid technique - kissing the mic and talking right into it almost always forces plosives.

[@schellstede]

What does a pre-amp has to do with plosives?

[@nana-ld4cr]

@@schellstede maybe they have more headroom before distortion? I wouldn't know

[@CatskillOne]

I’m going on a binge on audio products and it’s fun seeing your comment on every other video because you got me hooked in all of these

[@AtomizedSound]

Preamps should have nothing to do with preventing plosives

[@christoferkoch786]

@@AtomizedSound If you turn up the gain on preamps, you don't have to be as close to the mic.

[@jakedrennanofficialmusic1304]

I like the sound of the foam cover over it the best it's subtle but reminds me of when the cover is on or off a shure sm7b and that little bit of difference and warmth the cover brings to it.

[@nevaehagarcia6226]

6:42 Me: *laughs with him* 6:45 Me: *is terrified*

[@jah5486]

This shit had me week for a good min im still dying as im typing this lmaoooo

[@sindicta5757]

I honestly couldn't care less about pop filters but I can't stop watching. Love your personality.

[@CROSSGJ]

I watched this guy for 20 minutes talking about pop filters and still did not get bored!!!!!!

[@mazocms]

i don't know how he did it but he got me to stay the entire 21 minutes

[@olenoodlekaboodley4967]

Fr dawg this dude is cold af

[@fridz66]

Because you are a Star Wars fan.

[@gaelicpros]

Agreed. Mic placement is everything next to the correct pop filter. I've recorded with and without it. But do recommend it for plosives sake. Especially if you do very dramatic narrations.

[@Alefe]

You act so natural in front of the camera, and you're very spontaneous too! love it :D subscribed

[@flavioacb]

i saw this comment herE: "I can't believe I listened to this dude talking about pop filters for 20 minutes and didn't get bored" i dont know whats your content, but you got a new follow here. because of that, if i cant get bored watching you talking about pop filters, i cant get bored with anything more you post

[@SlowV6Mustang]

This guy is so expressive with his hands and facial expressions, he seems more lively then most people who just sit in front of a camera and talk.

[@DIWHYDOTLIFE]

I really like how casual you are in your videos. I like how you recover from mistakes and you do little editing. I also like how knowledgeable and genuinely interested in a geeking out kind of way you are about vocal recording. You come across as slightly manic too and it really works. Great work, I’ve only watch a few but I plan to check them all out. 🤘

[@shawali8563]

I can legit listen to his voice all day, its so soothing..!

[@sea-ferring]

Part of the reason aiming the microphone down works is because plosives tend to be directed by your lips in a downward direction. Having a mic directed from above is always superior in terms of audio, but is not always aesthetically pleasing in a live setting as it hides the face of the performer more. I always point people to live images of Lemmy from Motorhead or Neko Case - they both address the mic from below and it works beautifully. I explain the concept as speaking or singing across the microphone. Additionally you limit the proximity effect with this technique - unless you are specifically using proximity for a vocal effect, it is an unwanted sound.

[@TheRedOwl]

I wish there was more polite people like this dude. And even knows the old cars such as Yugo and compares it to a BMW, such a legend! Keep making great tutorials and content, cause it's so much more chill w you compared to other YTbers. :)

[@MichaelJ023]

Love these videos. This reminds me of when I started in radio I was taught the pencil technique when recording VO and spots. Over the next year I learned the technique where I no longer needed any pop filter/ windscreen by learning not to make any plosives. It was all due to the station manager that insisted that everyone learn to speak properly into the mic.

[@BL3SSed-Bliss]

Perhaps I am one of the few people who actually really enjoys plosives! Your beatbox moment gave me chills. That said, I understand how irritating it can be. I intend to provide the clearest, best possible quality for my clients and listeners; a pop filer is absolutely critical. Thanks so much for this awesome, detailed, entertaining video!

[@re_i_gn]

10:34 *Panic tone* "Sorry, my alarms going off! Sorry about that." Mic: literally doesn't pick up a single decibel of the alarm

[@caliper_748]

I think he edited it out

[@johannesaskehov]

@@caliper_748 No, you can hear it.

[@claires_chair]

Trying voice work in the UK as a possible new career coming out of the pandemic. You are incredibly easy to listen too so its no wonder you are good at this stuff. Thanks for the info. Stay safe

[@OreoCakezlol]

i wasn't even watching this video for the diy part, but i'm gonna stick around because his voice is so soothing and he's such a sweetheart

[@claytonreardon42069]

5:32 - Nylon 7:19 - Metal 9:28 - Foam

[@oldacc7333]

Why don't you just use all the pop filters at once

[@williamm3937]

MiniGrayBear how? pop filters mostly block out air so I doubt the sound would be low

[@lilBabyBornInCalifornia]

no, its not... they are used to deflect and disperse air while keeping as much sound as possible. unless you were really belting it i dont think youd need it though.

[@afoodeater4089]

i have used the foam cover one and a rode metal pop filter and it made the sound lower

[@dreajp]

William M Trust me it does. I need to take off the foam pop filter and just use the fabric one, or vice versa. Because it's making my voice really low so I have to be a bit louder.

[@inversionclout5022]

i honestly use the one that goes over the mic and the 2 layer one

[@cutseencinematics]

just recently stumbled across this channel and just wanted to say that you have a really nice and humble demeanour, which is so refreshing for anything to do with music tech stuff. Even though you aren't an expert, you're giving your opinion in a confident (but not overbearing) manner - excellent

[@alexgordonepic]

i've used my sister's old leg hose wrapped over a bent up coat hanger wire made into a circle :) in the 90s

[@wolfrayne8355]

I was literally trying to see if anyone else had said that, because that's exactly what I was thinking.

[@aleilaskye1876]

I'm new & broke. I began to wonder about a small (about mic sized) kitchen strainer with pantyhose stretched around it. That gives 3 layers of mesh with a distance of screen in between.

[@TokyoRake]

“I’ve used my sister’s old leg...”

[@AleilaSkye]

@@TokyoRake Not quite the same thing.

[@Lectical]

@@TokyoRake “she was barely using it anyway”

[@kubrows]

You know, half the time I skip through youtube vids and this video is one of the ones I didn't skip. thanks for being so informative and straight to the point!

[@Stevesmith-yw7cr]

I use a bamboo sock. It works very well. Plosives are well controlled and it costs almost nothing. If it gets dirty, I just throw it out and get another one from my huge supply of bamboo socks. I highly recommend bamboo socks if you wear socks and they make great pop filters. Warm in the winter, cool in the summer, prevents sweaty feet and explosive plosives!

[@costak7679]

The "Meth"-up was the best part. I totally enjoy watching and listening to your videos Mike!

[@rzeka]

My first pop filter was panty hose cut into a circle, stabled into an embroidery hoop, with this stiff yellow wire I found to attach it to the mic. It worked really well actually, but it didn't look good.

[@dantegallardo1974]

I saw that video!

[@Sgtspork]

I worked at Sigma Sound Studios in philadelphia in the 90's.. we used that exact method (panty hose) for our pop filters on actual vintage U47 mics and very rare 40's and 50's ribbon mics on grammy winning records... so yeah, not really a thing, at least in my experience. lol.

[@user-xb1gx6lq3s]

sgt spork Are you sugondese? You write like one.

[@bryanpritchett]

I still use the toe from a pair of nylons stretched over a tea strainer in my home setup. Looks bad, works great.

[@cjsebes]

I did something similar. I found a thin sock and pulled it over a small frame. The frame was then held in place in front of the mic with a clamp. Worked like a charm until I got a real pop filter.

[@linaivanuta5943]

I actually like the last solution the most :0 thanks for your help man! I never liked to use the nylon pop filter in the studio, cause I always felt like it changed my voice to some degree 😆 Never heard of that 'aim your mic at your mouth' technique but I like it!

[@SDJ41]

Comparing the nylon filter to the metal one gave some surprising results. The sound passing through the nylon filter sounded fatter as if it was coming from a Hi-Fi stereo system with lots of bass response, while the sound passing through the metal filter was thinner and less distorted, giving more of a vintage sound to me. Both are actually useful in certain situations, depending on the effect that you want.

[@paulocorreia9608]

His voice plus his mic is something else indeed... very relaxing to listen, amazing video!

[@wifiradiostation]

I made the first one with a cross stitch circle frame with a nylon sock over it works fine and cost less than $5

[@Boris-ui7yl]

ive seen actual pop filters for £1.68 www.ebay.co.uk/i/322469877197?chn=ps&dispctrl=1&adgroupid=46781198765&rlsatarget=pla-378868090987&abcId=1129946&adtype=pla&merchantid=109800560&poi=&googleloc=9046352&device=c&campaignid=974199509&crdt=0

[@Flashahol]

WIFI RADIO: Look closely at his 10$ filter and that is exactly what it is.

[@2d3bplays34]

one easy step stop breahting :D

[@christopherterry1440]

2d3b plays Worked :P

[@serenmods1433]

LightningClash to much work lol

[@gab_gallard]

With good technique you can breath without making a noise. The best investment is always a proper technique.

[@manecronik]

thanks it saved me money! :D

[@JairajSinghPatil]

Low key had an existential crisis

[@ahnoldshort5500]

Your audio quality is awesome

[@dayaunt3454]

omg the audio is so clean its satisfying

[@Ο_Θετικός]

Wanna know why you people liked him? It's because it's live, and it's raw unprocessed video footage... He Allows himself to be a HUMAN BEING and not some robot..Bravo!!

[@dasonishere]

.......I AM THE ONE WHO KNOCKS.......

[@Pheno-Hunter]

me too, want some? ;p

[@MCAwesome15]

“You have skipped, screwed around and otherwise jacked off any lesson I tried to give you”

[@MohdAkmalZakiIO]

hahah damn funny guy.

[@deadass_.rabbit4186]

Dude i wish you were one of my teachers I'd actually pay attention 😭

[@pipoh1pp031]

Guy: The shape of the meth... FBI: Ladies and gentlemen, we got'em

[@bayareasportsfan04]

*Baby I'm Yours earrape plays*

[@gluna3196]

( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)

[@tristancapistrano5253]

"whisper thin" part with emotions got me. liked and subscribed as fast as I can

[@chillpeter9067]

Me with a 35$ condenser microphone and I just use both the wind filter and the pop filter, great video👍

[@stryperfreak]

You have a very Alton Brown-esque way about you. That is meant as a compliment!

[@Maleekus]

so he's a nerdy homosexual foodie?

[@susanhoward1315]

Excuse me butwho the fuck! Is Alton Brown-esque ?

[@Mythic_Alien]

The effort you've gone to in creating this piece really shows :) Great work!

[@DisturbedVette]

disposable face masks make pretty good pop filters. Depending on the quality it won't noticeably muffle your voice, and you can p as hard as you can and it won't 'plode'. As opposed to any pop filter that will plode if you p really hard into it, as you said.

[@Blackner2424reborn]

I appreciate the waveform being displayed, since I watched this on-the-go with my S-10+, which does a pretty good job of filtering plosives. It allowed me to SEE what I could not hear.

[@devinhence3104]

Tongue Twister Tests! Nylon: 5:31 + 5:45 Metal: 7:18 Foam Dome: 9:27

[@pantheis]

Thank you for the part near the end about the voice technique! I really appreciate you sharing your extensive knowledge.

[@laurikotivuori1585]

"I am the one who knocks" Subscribed instantly

[@Allegedly_Me]

Wow this man has such a great voice!! And the way he does the video makes me feel like he is actually talking to me personally. I wish he could've been my math teacher, I'm sure I wouldn't have had as much trouble paying attention.

[@ladonna1007]

I think I liked the foam pop filter. It helped to de-ess the recording.

[@raymusic282]

This is a tecnique called: "Aim the microphone at your mouth and not your mouth at the microphone" lol, great video, congrats! u have a new subscriber

[@jasonfella265]

The software you showed a quick shot of at the beginning actually does have a standard version that is much less expensive, but still has an anti-plosive tool. iZotope RX standard

[@BrazilWeldsMessiasCarvalho]

Great video and explanation my friend!

[@swemcmurry16-gamesandart47]

its amazing how good sound quality you have! Good job buddy :D

[@ICU10]

Don't find many good explainers like this....great teaching pace, you can tell when someone has the ability to teach...Thank You so much for your explanation!!!

[@cpcohen1945]

At minute 16:30 -- the word you're looking for is "pressure wave". I never saw "talking across the mike" explained like that, but I suppose that's how it works. And I never thought of using it with an LDC mic. Thank you!

[@gigihanmandarin]

Is it just me or most people feel the noise of foam sock getting inserted and pulled off so satisfying?

[@itsthevoiceman]

It's fun to do, and sounds fun, too!

[@gillyguse]

Tysun Yihan If you haven't already, search for ASMR on KZbin...and wear headphones!😁

[@cjiscool8668]

Shi Womino ^ I like it

[@YouriPoulin]

Harmonic Snit > Thx for the keyword!

[@cyberrex5379]

its just you

[@bbi1965]

According to the waveforms, the windscreen eliminated the pops more than the pop filters: 05:31 Nady MPF-6 07:18 Stedman PS101 09:27 Neumann WS 87

[@FREEM1ND]

Was hoping to find this. Thank you much!

[@AngusNB]

You could have stopped at "A BMW cupholder cost more than a Yugo", no need to add "cupholder". 🙂

[@BB-hc9jj]

I respect your comment, however as someone who had one in the family and nostalgia is real, i have to say: fu*k you 😂😂

[@NabranAboubacar]

so polite and so pationate, like the way he touchs his mics hahah like h's in love with it. Nice vids dude, thx appreciate a lot

[@jillchamplin1]

I LOVE how transparent you are! You're great!!!

[@youngvengeancenograce1645]

Originally I got a mic to work on my music more, but after playing around with the mic and recording some voice overs just for fun, I’ve become more interested in Audio as a whole

[@fransquiso]

8:53 i feel personally attacked rn

[@onstandard]

MrTygger ?

[@bigtonkaa69]

People don’t get it

[@miranomv]

@@onstandard Half inch 'dick (thick)

[@kurtv9375]

I just came here because i heard you Rated this Meth 10/10

[@stevenkapute1846]

I legitimately appreciate the detail you offer in all your videos. And the quality of all your vocals is 🔥

[@reliablefate]

Man, I love how articulate and specific you are. Thank you, Sir.

[@madeinheaven5013]

No one: Booth when he is about to even gently bumps into someone: *I'M SO SORRY*

[@Teddybearpunch]

"The shape of that Meth" LMAO

[@ClaudioAbraham]

7:10 " So the air comes in, and goes *KOOCHOO* "

[@1LuckieDuckie]

Based on your video, I purchased the Stedman pop filter. I love, love, love it! Thanks for the information.

[@oPtiMuMpRiCe]

the way you talk and express yourself worth the 21mn of watching !!

[@Jacob_Roberts]

You start the video without any plosive filter, but I don't hear any plosive sound. I don't hear any difference in the sound when you put the filters in front on the microphone

[@sagbagtito8380]

its because he was not talking towards the mic

[@Jacob_Roberts]

Thank you, Alloyed112.

[@Jaburu]

yea, for this specific recording it wouldn't be needed. People should start recording without it and add it only when needed. at 14:56 you can hear that talking loud close to the mic it is needed

[@Jacob_Roberts]

Thank you Wolarski

[@PhuzzyBond]

he is not facing the Mic, it is at an angle from his mouth

[@mikhaelharris6333]

It’s funny how he’s concerned about hitting his mic but it really doesn’t make a sound when you hit it

[@5usp3c7]

2:36 “Excuse the rumbling” What rumbling? Dude. You’re using a shock mount.

[@kennethsimbapuppyeyes6857]

I was gonna say is it common to apologize to your mic.. hit mine without recording and apologized YEEEE

[@kimrapley3721]

You have to hold the kitchen strainer in the other hand and stand on one foot in order for it to work as a pop filter, also another tip is that if you close your eyes it also works as a low cut filter.

[@wakingtheworld]

Yes, I too was glued to your entire vid... Useful info for a newbie VO artist esp about a rim interfering with reading script! Wouldn't have thought of that one! Was having another browse re the STEDMAN 101 and someone's done a 'blowing out the gas flame' test. The guy nearly asphyxiated using the Stedman! Somewhere else I read 'The Stedman Proscreen PS101 can be cleaned with detergent and hot water and will outperform and outlast fabric filter designs.'