Do I need a Windscreen/Pop Filter

[Moonschool]

Hey guys, so I record on the Youtubes but do I need any (or both) of these to improve my videos. Sometimes when I say P or B in the video, it will make like a little bit of an air pop type noise (guessing that is what a pop filter is for), but do I need both of these or should I only get one of these? Advise?

 

[Brodie]

You should try a wind shield first and see how that goes

And yes, the pop filter does prevent the pops hence the name, you should try it out if it's more of a pop than a blow

 

[Crown]

Before investing in a pop filter, try changing the position of the mic. You shouldn't be speaking into a mic. You should be speaking over it or past it. Move the mic so it is at a 45° angle from your mouth, but at the same distance and try again. The exhaled air should not be hitting the mic.

 

[Tarmack]

Before investing in a pop filter, try changing the position of the mic. You shouldn't be speaking into a mic. You should be speaking over it or past it. Move the mic so it is at a 45° angle from your mouth, but at the same distance and try again. The exhaled air should not be hitting the mic.

I'm so glad to see others giving this advice.

 

[Moonschool]

Before investing in a pop filter, try changing the position of the mic. You shouldn't be speaking into a mic. You should be speaking over it or past it. Move the mic so it is at a 45° angle from your mouth, but at the same distance and try again. The exhaled air should not be hitting the mic.

The problem is my microphone isn't that loud, so I have to be close to it.

 

[Crown]

The problem is my microphone isn't that loud, so I have to be close to it.

Being close to it isn't a problem. I'm 2 inches from mine when I talk and there are no pops at all when I position my mic as explained in my previous post.

 

[Tarmack]

Being close to it isn't a problem. I'm 2 inches from mine when I talk and there are no pops at all when I position my mic as explained in my previous post.

Yep, put the mic at your cheek, not in front of your lips.

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[Moonschool]

Thanks guys!

 

[CramBoom]

Before investing in a pop filter, try changing the position of the mic. You shouldn't be speaking into a mic. You should be speaking over it or past it. Move the mic so it is at a 45° angle from your mouth, but at the same distance and try again. The exhaled air should not be hitting the mic.

I had a blowing problem in the past, and now my mic is positioned about an inch away and below my lips. It is attached to a headset so it is pretty easy to adjust. Good advice.