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MBVOXX
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 Posted: Sat Nov 12, 2016 3:41 pm Post subject: Pop filter for MKH 50 |
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I have a new MKH 50 arriving in the next couple of days. Have voiced several times on the 50 at another studio and thought I'd add one to my arsenal.
In the event I need a pop filter and might prefer a smaller diameter filter than my Stedman, perhaps something similar to the VAC-PR40, does any one know of a similar style filter that would work with the 50? (or a 416?)
was looking at the Hook Octo 842S but not so sure I want to stray from a circular design. |
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dwpthe3rd
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MBVOXX
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| Posted: Sun Nov 13, 2016 12:08 pm Post subject: |
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that looks like a possible solution...
the MKH50 is 25mm diameter...I wonder if the clamp system on the HM-43
would expand enough to work on a larger diameter mic? That's also a good template for fabricating one though. |
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Jack Daniel
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MBVOXX
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| Posted: Tue Nov 15, 2016 1:21 pm Post subject: |
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jackedvo,
did you get the VAC with the clamp mount? as opposed to the RE20 mount?
found one of those and looks like it's worth a try. Been using the 50 for a couple of days now and my Stedman is working fine but if I could reduce the diameter that would be nice. Right now I have the 50 positioned where a pop isn't needed but if I need to get up closer for more personal reads it's good to have the pop screen in play. |
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Jack Daniel
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| Posted: Tue Nov 15, 2016 1:34 pm Post subject: |
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| Quote: | | did you get the VAC with the clamp mount? as opposed to the RE20 mount? |
I got the one called Popless Voice Screens VAC-PR40 3.5" Pop Filter for the HEIL PR40 and PR30 Microphones. Not sure why I did that (I think it was a combination of availability and the notion that it would work better with the Senn). It's not a perfect match by any means--I use a third-party shock mount so the attaching was interesting. But it works well.
Do note, however, that the claim to fame for this shield is transparency. It will not stop aggressive pops--but I consider it a second line of defense after technique so that wasn't my main concern.
I also have the Stedman and its a trooper--to my ear, though, it's not transparent. I'm looking forward to the day when my booth is silent enough that I can pull the mic back and still get good fat sound. Right now my space is small enough that things get boxy when I mount mics farther away. Then when I go to "real" studios and experience the headroom and nonboxy sound-- But I should stop torturing myself. For the moment 
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DenaliDave
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I looked at that and similar ones for my RE-20. I have the foam one made by and made for the RE-20 by Electrovoice. I see it used in countless radio broadcast stations, so I figure it has to be a workhorse like the RE-20.
It would be cool to see if there's an improvement with something like the one you linked. The foam one covers up the mic a lot, which I enjoy looking at. haha
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