Anon Archived I want to muffle my microphone to prevent wind noise when using a fan/air conditioning. Any ideas? (whatever)
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Anon Archived I want to muffle my microphone to prevent wind noise when using a fan/air conditioning. Any ideas? (whatever)
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[–] Talc 0 points 2 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago (edited ago)
one of those fluffy yellow dusters with the red thread around the outside, elastic band, as good as anything you'll buy for $20.
Back in the late 80s/early 90s I ran an electronic repair workshop, also sold a few bits like microphones, cables, mixers, lots of stage sound and light related stuff. I managed to sell hundreds of people a yellow duster instead of a proper mic screen on the basis that if it didn't work they could come back and get the "real thing". We only ever had 2 back. You may need "the real thing" if you're outside in gusting wind but 2 layers of yellow duster is usually adequate for fan and breath noise. Just don't pull it too tight over the mic head or it won't work so good
[–] 21118517? [S] ago
Thanks. I actually found a pair of old woolen gloves and cut two fingers off and stacked them over the headset microphone, then tied a rubber band over the top. It cut out the noise of the fan so now I can game without pissing everyone off.
[–] FridayJones ago
They sell those spongy microphone wind covers in three-packs at Fry's Electronics and at Guitar Center, they're in the aisle with the DJ equipment. Also, if you recored about 20 seconds of "room noise," you can use a VST noise reduction filter to remove it in post-production. Audacity has a built-in VST noise reduction filter, for example.
[–] CoinQuest 1 point -1 points 0 points (+0|-1) ago (edited ago)
This is what you are looking for: https://mymic.rycote.com/producttypes/lavalier-windjammer/
Expensive though.
You can also use a little piece of fake fur, make sure you can breathe easily through the backing material holding the hairs. If it breathes it is more or less acoustically transparant.