{"id":3744,"date":"2016-05-12T16:09:22","date_gmt":"2016-05-12T15:09:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/?p=3744"},"modified":"2016-08-19T16:33:28","modified_gmt":"2016-08-19T15:33:28","slug":"why-pop-filters-are-important-for-quality-recording","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/2016\/05\/12\/why-pop-filters-are-important-for-quality-recording\/","title":{"rendered":"Why pop filters are important for a quality recording"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Web-IMG_3578\"<\/a>The pop filter is an often overlooked part of the recording puzzle. Despite its simplicity, this humble device provides several benefits that make it an extremely useful recording tool. If you\u2019re a singer, musician or studio engineer, chances are you\u2019re already familiar with the pop filter, but they\u2019re equally useful to just about anyone who regularly records speech or vocals.<\/h2>\n

Youtubers, vloggers and animators; voice-over artists who record audio books, dialogue and ADR; and even sound designers and foley artists; whatever it is that you’re recording, you’ll find the pop filter to be a very effective tool to have in your studio arsenal. Adding one to your recording chain not only improves the quality of your recordings, but also helps to protect your microphones from damage too.<\/p>\n

There’s a wide range of filters on the market, with varying levels of sonic and build quality. And as with all things studio related, you’re far better off spending a bit extra on a quality product, so that you’re not left disappointed or frustrated. Many engineers will tell you that a pop filter that doesn’t hold its position, or a clasp that keeps breaking and needs replacing, is a surefire way to cause frustration in the studio. A good pop filter is one that you can set up quickly and painlessly, so that once it’s in place you can just forget about it, and get on with recording that perfect vocal take.<\/p>\n