Pop! goes the Weasel

Finally! After over a month of waiting and calling up the store repeatedly (to the point that I'm now on first name basis with the attendant and know all sorts of irrelevant information about him) - the much anticipated pop filter has arrived.

What is a pop filter? Well, firstly http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pop_filter
You can always trust Wikipedia to reveal life's little mysteries ;)

The big deal about waiting for the pop filter (since they were out of stock) is that I didn't want to use my condenser mic without the protection of a pop filter.

The funny, and unexpected part, was, when I'd unwrapped it I suddenly realised I had no clue as to how you attach a pop filter to a microphone stand. I really didn't foresee that problem, but, once again, I turned to the internet to guide me - all I needed was a picture of a set-up pop filter and a little brain power and I had it attached to my mic stand looking oh so professional in no time at all.

Here are some pics of my set-up:




















Once I got to this point I could test out my new condenser mic and WOW was it worth the wait! It's not top of the range by any means, but it's very clear and has a nice tone.

So the studio is almost complete, just a few more cables and a shock mount for the condenser and I'll have a pretty awesome little home recording set-up. Can't wait!