Stedman Proscreen XL V2 Pop Filter Review - BEST Pop Filter

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In this video I review the ‪@stedmanusa‬ Proscreen XL V2 professional pop filter with universal clamp.

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I reached out to Stedman in order to review the Proscreen XL V2 and they were kind enough to send it to me.

The Stedman Proscreen XL V2 is a metal pop filter, rather than the more common cheap fabric products you see on the market. This has the advantage of redirecting airflow downward away from the microphone capsule instead of attempting to diffuse sound bursts like fabric filters do. Even very close vocal work will not allow popping or plosives to reach the mic, and the large openings in the metal screen allow vocal sound to pass through unobstructed and uncolored, preserving critical detail.

The Proscreen XL V2 filter material, and high-strength metal alloy clamp, are finished with a durable powder coating that will last for a lifetime of recording sessions.

BUILD:
6" Diameter Screen
Extended 16.5” gooseneck for placement around larger mic setups
Universal clamp works on multiple boom arm styles
Comes with lifetime warranty
Easy to clean

PRICE:
$84.99

QUALITY:
Highly effective & sonically transparent

I had been avoiding using certain microphones due to plosives when I get excited. While the most obvious application is recording vocals, I wouldn’t think twice about sending The Proscreen XL V2 to podcast cohosts. I can’t tell you how many times I have to correct cohosts who simply aren’t monitoring themselves at a high enough level to hear the egregious plosives they’re making. Plosive removal can be a tedious process (unless you have a solid plugin) but you can also damage your audio by running aggressive removal software.

At $84.99 the Proscreen XL V2 isn’t cheap, but is easily worth the purchase. I haven’t been this impressed with an accessory since the Gator Frameworks quick release.

FINAL THOUGHTS:
The high-quality build, versatile clamp, easy cleanup, see-through mesh, and the effectiveness against plosives make the Proscreen XL V2 a great value even at $84.99.

I was very excited to find out that Stedman is based in Michigan across the state from me. Check out their other products on their website like the desktop and mic stand versions of the Proscreen. https://www.stedmanusa.com/

Thanks again to Stedman for sending this product to me and giving me the opportunity to make this video.

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00:27 Proscreen XL V2 Smoke Test
00:38 Proscreen XL V2 Overview
01:02 Proscreen XL V2 Build Quality
01:20 Proscreen XL V2 Price
01:42 AKG C214 Plosive Test (Visual Representation)
03:24 Nylon Pop Filter Plosives & Transparent Audio Test
04:07 Proscreen XL V2 Visibility Test
04:22 Shout Out - The Time Preservation Society
04:38 Premium Accessories Are Worth The Cost
05:19 Reasons Why You Should Buy The Proscreen XL V2
06:48 Proscreen XL V2 Clamp
07:10 Final Thoughts & Recommendation