Pop filters smooth out the sharp changes in air/sound pressure levels that come from enunciated vocals. Quick bursts of air made when you say consonants like “t” “p” “c” “k” “b” are called plosives. These sounds are usually more than the diaphragm can handle and end up sounding like an unnatural pop on the recording.

In a home studio, there never seem to be enough mics to do everything you would like. Here we'll discuss the sounds you can get from recording drums with one or two mics. The sound won't be as focused as if you had a mic on every drum, but you can still get a very adequate distinct ambient sound.

A reliable workhorse onstage and in the studio.

The AKG C 414 has been a studio workhorse for many years.