{"id":742,"date":"2020-03-20T19:38:26","date_gmt":"2020-03-21T00:38:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/soundadventurer.com\/?p=742"},"modified":"2020-03-20T19:38:35","modified_gmt":"2020-03-21T00:38:35","slug":"why-are-some-microphones-fluffy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/soundadventurer.com\/why-are-some-microphones-fluffy\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Are Some Microphones Fluffy?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
You’ve probably seen those fluffy microphones a million times in those press conferences or when you’re watching the weather report when it’s given outside. Why are microphones fluffy like that?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When recording outdoors, it’s common to use a fluffy or fuzzy foam cover that slips over a regular microphone. This is called a windscreen but is known by many other names and comes in many different styles. The purpose of these microphone covers is to prevent the wind from impacting the recording. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
You might be satisfied by that answer, and you might not. There are more than just those colorful covers that you’ll see–sometimes you’ll see a hairy fuzzy thing on some microphones. There are many different styles of windscreens and they all have advantages and different names. In just a couple minutes, you’re about to be an expert on a super random subject. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Different Types of Windscreens for Microphones<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Ultimately, at the end of the day, the purpose of any kind of foam or fabric or even a metal grill is to prevent wind from impacting the microphone. Either wind from being outside, or wind from certain consonants like P’s and T’s (called plosives). Let’s jump in and see what types of windscreens are out there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The (Fluffy) Traditional Foam Windscreen<\/h2>\n\n\n\n