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One of the best studio purchases in 2019... $24 #555125 09/16/19 02:52 PM Recording, Mixing, Performance and Production
Joined: Mar 2018 Posts: 5,828 Rustyspoon# OP Veteran
OP Rustyspoon# Veteran Joined: Mar 2018 Posts: 5,828	Ok... probably will get slammed down to the floor, but this is just an opinion (not a forced one ) I experimented with a couple of vocal treatment scenarios including a microphone shield, a few pop filters (nylon, metal mesh) blanket, etc. When there is too much stuff on the mic stand, I just feel a little claustrophobic I do not have space or will to build a booth, so went on a quest to find a different approach to sound. And found this magical thing: Alctron PF8! It is a $24 (ebay) large piece of foam that fits wide variety of mics and comes with removable pop filter. Some call it "portable vocal booth", some call it junk that doesn't work, some bragging that it adds too much color, some swear that quality is identical to a $200 overpriced (for no good reason) kaotica eyeball. I love my $24 Alctron! 1) It makes mic setup much more compact. 2) Surprisingly it actually helps a lot to isolate unwanted noise. 3)If I am singing from sheet, I have a lot of space, unlike when using large shield. 4) price point. It ranges from $23-$28 including shipping. US stock. I don't want to post links as it will seem like an advertisement. You can find one easily. Just want to share my experience.

Re: One of the best studio purchases in 2019... $24 Rustyspoon# #555178 09/17/19 06:50 AM Recording, Mixing, Performance and Production
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beatmaster Expert Joined: May 2017 Posts: 1,682	Great find this is definitely suitable and a space saver for the home studio set up I'm buying one !. Attached Files (Click to download or enlarge) (Only available when you are logged in) 51iiEP6pR7L._SL1200_.jpg (61.74 KB, 114 downloads) win 10 64 bit 16gb,i7 chip, ssd 500gb, m-audio air, ,Roland BK-7M, 1000,shure sm7b,sonar,acid,mixcraft, variety of plugins.Sample tank 3,Kontakt. TC Helicon Voicelive 3 2 . https://beatmaster1.bandcamp.com/releases

Re: One of the best studio purchases in 2019... $24 Rustyspoon# #555320 09/18/19 03:36 AM Recording, Mixing, Performance and Production
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lambada Expert L Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,574 Hong Kong	What about this version? What's the advantage or disadvantage. Just wondering. It's only a bit more expensive. https://www.ebay.com/itm/Alctron-PF8-Pro-Noise-Reduction-Foam-Acoustic-Filter-Mesh-Microphone-Wind-Screen/233252588389? Last edited by lambada; 09/18/19 03:37 AM. Windows 10 Home 20H2 Build 19042.487 BIAB 2021 (Build 818) Intel(R) Core(TM), i3-4160, CPU @3.60 GHz RAM 16 GB, 64 Bit X64-based processor Zoom UAC-2 (USB 3 interface-built in midi) VoiceLive 3 Extreme, Sputnik Valve Condenser Mic

Re: One of the best studio purchases in 2019... $24 Rustyspoon# #555407 09/18/19 01:16 PM Recording, Mixing, Performance and Production
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OP Rustyspoon# Veteran Joined: Mar 2018 Posts: 5,828	lambada, sorry do not know about this one. My version (PF8) works very well for me and it is also very light. I think PF8 Pro just looks fancier, and most likely is heavier. I doubt there will be very noticeable difference in results

Re: One of the best studio purchases in 2019... $24 Rustyspoon# #555499 09/19/19 06:07 AM Recording, Mixing, Performance and Production
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Guitarhacker Veteran Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 9,414 Middlesex, NC	Heck, I used to use an old embroidery hoop and some old nylon stockings..... worked just fine. I eventually decided to upgrade to a real pop filter..... it looks better but the old one was a pretty blue. You can see it on my website under the studio link.... all the way to the bottom just above the guitar pics.... laying on the desk beside the lappy You can find my music at: www.herbhartley.com Add nothing that adds nothing to the music. You can make excuses or you can make progress but not both. The magic you are looking for is in the work you are avoiding.

Re: One of the best studio purchases in 2019... $24 Rustyspoon# #556301 09/24/19 05:00 PM Recording, Mixing, Performance and Production
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Sundance Veteran Joined: May 2008 Posts: 5,063 Kentucky USA	Herb, I use a pop filter too and old thick comforters on rolling carts to make a temporary vocal booth. The product the OP's talking about is for damping room noise like room echo, a bad sounding room or maybe even clock ticks, computer fans, etc. Sounds like a great idea if something that small really works for keeping unwanted room noise out of the vocal mic. Josie Beck Youtube Channel Josie Beck Soundcloud

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