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Let’s call the whole thing acoustic diffusion.

Some people have asked me to clarify the differences between a popshield and a windscreen. So I will.

A windscreen is intended to do what it’s name implies; namely preventing the sound of wind from becoming a droning noise in the background of your recording. The windscreen is typified by the “man on the street” reporter and looks like the afro of the microphone world.

Obviously, not all windscreens are created equal. Differences in foam desities, thicknesses and overall size will impact price but for average use, something like this Shure A5 8WS will work just fine.

The popsheild, or the pop filter, is usually used in a controlled studio envrionment to prevent what are called plosives, ie. P’s, T’s, B’s, etc. So, when I say, “Today on the Program”, you don’t hear the wind noise of either syllable. Popsheilds are usually thin mesh or nylon suspended between a plastic or metal ring, all of which is anchored to an arm that allows it to be attached to a mic stand

Above is the buy it from a store solution. More expensive, less hassle.
Here is the popsheild on a budget solution. Less expensive, more hassle.

To remember which is which, think of wind being something that’s outdoors and the sound “POP”. Maybe you can think of a better way to remember

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