Pop Filters

Pop filter for microphones

Buy a pop filter for microphones here at SoundStoreXL.com. A pop filter helps avoid the sound that occurs when, for example, you say P too close to a microphone, as it creates a "pop" in the sound, hence the name. Also, check out our windshields, which are great for eliminating pops with S's, or in environments with a lot of wind noise.

A pop filter is different from a microphone windshield. Pop filters and reflection filters are generally used in a studio environment, while windshields are typically used outdoors. Windshields are also used by vocalists on stage to reduce plosives and spit, although they may not be as acoustically transparent as a studio pop filter.

What is a pop filter used for?

A pop filter or pop shield is a sound protection filter for microphones, typically used in a recording studio. It serves to reduce or eliminate popping sounds caused by mechanical impact of rapidly moving air on the microphone during recorded speech and singing.

Pop filters are necessary for voice-related recordings or singing, radio etc. Sounds like 'P' and 'B'; are called plosives. Plosives are extra air on the microphone that causes a very annoying pop. An effective pop filter can save you from having to buy a new microphone.