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Pop filter (noun)
Type: noun
Pronunciation: /pop-fil-ter/
Also spelled or known as: Pop-filter, Popfilter
What does Pop filter mean?
A filter placed in front of a microphone to reduce the sound of plosives/”pop” sounds.
A pop filter is not a filter in your DAW.
A pop filter is placed in front of a microphone or between the microphone and vocalist to prevent loud “pop” or “p” sounds created by breath directed toward the microphone.
Pop filter synonyms: Pop shield, Pop screen
Example sentence: “We just got some new studios for the pop filter.”
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