[Edit: thread title changed to reflect new content-- below is my original post]
OK,
We all know that a simple pop filter is made with an embroidery hoop and some nylons. But once upon a time I saw a tutorial that had a brief parts list for making the clip to mount it to the stand as well. I found one (here] where the guy suggests PVC tubing and a mic clip, but this wasn't it. The one I'm thinking of had more photos and showed a flexible and relatively (ie. relative to the simplicity of the task) intricate apparatus.
Anyone know which one I'm talking about?
Greg
Different Pop Filter DIY ideas
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- KVRAF
- 12977 posts since 29 Sep, 2003 from Ottawa, Canada
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- KVRAF
- Topic Starter
- 12977 posts since 29 Sep, 2003 from Ottawa, Canada
Since nobody found the one I was talking about, I had to improvise. The materials:
A cheap table-top gooseneck lamp from Staples/Business Depot, an embroidery hoop, a pair of nylons, and a foldback clip:
Gutted the lamp, which conveniently was affixed to the gooseneck with a simple threaded shaft and a nut. Made the pop filter as per common knowledge with an embroidery hoop and a pair of nylons, and then attached the foldback clip to the threaded shaft and clipped the shield on.
The angle makes the main clip (for attaching to the stand) look larger than it really is-- in person, it doesn't look so much like an "afterthought". I chose this angle so that you could see the foldback clip as well.
Total cost: $10-12 CDN. I don't remember the cost of the embroidery hoop, but it was cheap.
Cheapest commercial product I saw: $25 CDN. So, I paid about half price. Not bad for a day's work. I like doing little projects like this, anyhow, so it was also kinda fun.
Greg
A cheap table-top gooseneck lamp from Staples/Business Depot, an embroidery hoop, a pair of nylons, and a foldback clip:
Gutted the lamp, which conveniently was affixed to the gooseneck with a simple threaded shaft and a nut. Made the pop filter as per common knowledge with an embroidery hoop and a pair of nylons, and then attached the foldback clip to the threaded shaft and clipped the shield on.
The angle makes the main clip (for attaching to the stand) look larger than it really is-- in person, it doesn't look so much like an "afterthought". I chose this angle so that you could see the foldback clip as well.
Total cost: $10-12 CDN. I don't remember the cost of the embroidery hoop, but it was cheap.
Cheapest commercial product I saw: $25 CDN. So, I paid about half price. Not bad for a day's work. I like doing little projects like this, anyhow, so it was also kinda fun.
Greg
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- KVRian
- 1244 posts since 21 Nov, 2003 from San Francisco
I saw this post a while ago. I made one to with the hoop and nylons too. I used Erector set and an old hose clamp off my car to make the mounting bracket. I will post pics tommorow.
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- KVRAF
- Topic Starter
- 12977 posts since 29 Sep, 2003 from Ottawa, Canada
Please do! If anybody else has pics of their Pop Filter DIY projects, post'em up. I realize it's not a particularly exciting thread topic, but I'm sure there have been and will be people with questions like, "How do you make a pop filter" or "What are some cheap pop filters?"
Greg
Greg
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- KVRist
- 31 posts since 22 Feb, 2004
I tried various ways to mount the old nylon hoop myself, until I realized i didn't mind blowing 30 bucks on beer, so I stayed in one Friday night and bought myself a pop filter the next day..
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- KVRAF
- Topic Starter
- 12977 posts since 29 Sep, 2003 from Ottawa, Canada
The title of the thread isn't, "Just buy one, you cheap bastards," it's DIY ideas. While I appreciate that pop filters aren't exactly expensive, that wasn't the point.
Besides, for the $15 I saved (and very little time spent... 10 minutes?) I can buy myself a 12-pack AND have a pop filter.
Greg
Besides, for the $15 I saved (and very little time spent... 10 minutes?) I can buy myself a 12-pack AND have a pop filter.
Greg
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- KVRist
- 31 posts since 22 Feb, 2004
You're quite right...I had actually had a couple of beers last night and was being a bit sarcastic, maybe because I went no further in my attempts than using coat hangers.
Your info is appreciated
Your info is appreciated
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- KVRian
- 1258 posts since 25 Nov, 2003 from London
I'll stick my hand up and admit to being a 'cheap bastard'. I've no idea how much the tights cost - my gf bought them (well she's the singer!). I just made a loop out of a wire coat hanger, and shoved that into the toe of one of the tights (making a double layer). I then tied this off with some sellotape. Finally, I bent the other end of the coat hanger into a kind of bracket that hooks onto one of the bolts on the mic stand.
Looks a mess, and is a bit of a pain to adjust, but it does the job.
I think I can now afford one of the ones that Maplin does for £7.99 (or maybe even the £9.99 one!), but I kind of like mine.
Looks a mess, and is a bit of a pain to adjust, but it does the job.
I think I can now afford one of the ones that Maplin does for £7.99 (or maybe even the £9.99 one!), but I kind of like mine.
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- KVRAF
- 2017 posts since 21 Mar, 2002 from Hutchinson, Kansas
The cheapest way to go is to tape a pencil vertically down the front of the mic, as seen in the pic on the right:
(sorry about the crappy photo quality, but you get the idea)
This will break up the flow of air molecules and prevent them from hitting the capsule dead-on.
On the left is a quickie pop filter made from nylons and a bent coat hanger...
(sorry about the crappy photo quality, but you get the idea)
This will break up the flow of air molecules and prevent them from hitting the capsule dead-on.
On the left is a quickie pop filter made from nylons and a bent coat hanger...
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- addled muppet weed
- 111304 posts since 26 Jan, 2003 from through the looking glass
on the two occassions ive sang ive put my mini tripod on the windowledge and shut the curtains 
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- KVRAF
- Topic Starter
- 12977 posts since 29 Sep, 2003 from Ottawa, Canada
It's so simple... why isn't something like this standard feature on mics? No extra cost...!Scot Solida wrote:The cheapest way to go is to tape a pencil vertically down the front of the mic, as seen in the pic on the right:
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- Banned
- 12367 posts since 30 Apr, 2002 from i might peeramid
bit o wire twisted around alligator clip, i use shadecloth for screen.. has 'ribbons' of close threads with little spaces between, works just fine.. i liked the idea of 'bigger sound holes' :p
and clip the cloth onto the wire with a bunch of roach clips so they're handy.
and clip the cloth onto the wire with a bunch of roach clips so they're handy.
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- KVRian
- 1244 posts since 21 Nov, 2003 from San Francisco
Ok, here is mine:
I found the embroidery hoop and the erector set bits in my closet. It is attached to the stand with the old hose clamp I took off my car when I replaced the fule line.
The first pop filter I ever used was a piece of tissue that I held in front of my face while speaking. I was recording a radio add. I also used a piece of crap microphone that I found in an attic. I think my new setup is quite an improvement.
I found the embroidery hoop and the erector set bits in my closet. It is attached to the stand with the old hose clamp I took off my car when I replaced the fule line.
The first pop filter I ever used was a piece of tissue that I held in front of my face while speaking. I was recording a radio add. I also used a piece of crap microphone that I found in an attic. I think my new setup is quite an improvement.
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- KVRAF
- Topic Starter
- 12977 posts since 29 Sep, 2003 from Ottawa, Canada
Nice! Looks good, O'Malley!
Erector sets... apparently they're not what I first thought they were.
Erector sets... apparently they're not what I first thought they were.