Do Pop Filters Really Help When Recording Gameplay?

Chaz

Chaz

Just a sk8r gurl (or a gamer dude)
Hey guys I have had a question I had wanted answered for a long time here. I have a Blue Snowball and to me the audio sounds great but I have from a lot of people and seen a lot of games have pop filters on their equipment. My Question is does it make that big of an impact? Explain.
 
It does. Say "Peter piper picked a pit of pickled peppers" (Not the exact saying I Know) and you will notice distortion on the P's, almost like someone blowing into the microphone. This happens because when pronouncing these letters you push out a large gush of wind which the microphone will pick up.

A pop filter absorbs these wind blasts, and allow a much cleaner recording. This is helpful when recording podcasts, voice-overs and even during singing. I actually posted an article earlier today on how to make one for under $5, but chances are you'll have the supplies around the house. :)

Check out the DIY Pop Filter Guide - http://yttalk.com/threads/diy-pop-filter-at-atr2500.109453/
 
It doesn't make a big impact, but like Faptain said, it will take away the harsh sound. Take me for instance, I have a lisps so my S and Z are especially sharp so having a pop filter does help tone it down a bit. But it's not going to make your voice sound amazing all of the sudden.
 
Ikerot said:
It doesn't make a big impact, but like Faptain said, it will take away the harsh sound. Take me for instance, I have a lisps so my S and Z are especially sharp so having a pop filter does help tone it down a bit. But it's not going to make your voice sound amazing all of the sudden.
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Exactly right. It's not going to enhance your voice or make you an instant Morgan Freeman.. But reducing the little things can make a big difference in your final product
 
Faptain said:
Exactly right. It's not going to enhance your voice or make you an instant Morgan Freeman.. But reducing the little things can make a big difference in your final product
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Just imagine that, every commentator sounding like Morgan Freeman.
 
A pop filter will not help you. You are too far away from the mic for it to make a difference.
 
If you are talking directly towards the mic, then popping gets worse. put your mouth closer to the mic and have it perpendicular to your mouth. Or work on your enunciation. or get a pop filter.
 
If you are close to the mic a pop filter really can help! As Faptain said it's just to enhance your audio quality a little more. They're not too expensive, just look for them on amazon.

-TeaRoller
 
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