Microphone Windscreen vs Pop Filter
Updated Nov 13, 2026 · By 
Jonah Mercer · Editorial policy
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A pop filter is a screen that sits between your mouth and the microphone and breaks up the bursts of air from B and P sounds. A windscreen is a foam cover that fits over the microphone and cuts wind noise. Here you find both: pop filters that clamp to an arm and foam windscreens that slip over the mic.
What a pop filter does
A pop filter sits between your mouth and the microphone and breaks up the burst of air that B and P sounds push toward the mic. The SUNMON filter uses a 6-layer screen of metal and sponge, and the airflow force drops after the air passes through the 6 layers and the mic cover. The Auphonix filter uses a double screen mesh, and the Rode WS14 uses high-density foam with supporting ribs to hold its shape.
What a windscreen does
A windscreen is a foam cover that fits over the microphone itself. The YOUSHARES pack holds 2 foam windscreens made for the Audio-Technica AT2020 and AT-2035, and it keeps the microphone free from dust and moisture. The SUNMON foam cover is made for the HyperX QuadCast and QuadCast S, and it reduces wind noise and keeps the mic free from dust and saliva. A windscreen stays on the mic, so it is there whenever air moves past the mic.
Mount the filter or fit the cover
Mount a pop filter so the screen sits between your mouth and the mic. The Auphonix filter clamps to the Blue Yeti and to square or rectangular microphone arms, and its gooseneck holder supports the weight of the filter head. The SUNMON filter clips on with an L-shaped clip and a 360 degree gooseneck, and its rubber pads hold it in place. The Rode WS14 fits the PodMic and PodMic USB.
Choose by the microphone you own
Match the filter or windscreen to the microphone you own. The Auphonix filter is made for the Blue Yeti, the Rode WS14 is made for the PodMic and PodMic USB, the YOUSHARES windscreens are made for the Audio-Technica AT2020 and AT-2035, and the SUNMON cover is made for the HyperX QuadCast and QuadCast S. Check the compatibility in the specs before you buy.
What you need
Auphonix Pop Filter Screen for Microphones
A pop filter with a double screen mesh and a gooseneck holder that clamps to the Blue Yeti and to square or rectangular microphone arms.
- Dual layer screen
- Gooseneck
Rode RØDE WS14 Premium Pop Filter for PodMic
A low profile foam pop filter made for the PodMic and PodMic USB, with high-density foam and supporting ribs, backed by a 1-year warranty.
- 1-year warranty stated
YOUSHARES Audio-Technica AT2020 Pop Filter
A pack of 2 foam windscreens made for the Audio-Technica AT2020 and AT-2035, made from durable quilted material that is easy to clean.
SUNMON Pop Filter with 360° Gooseneck L-Clip
A 6-layer pop filter with a foam cover, an L-shaped clip and a 360 degree gooseneck, made for the HyperX QuadCast and QuadCast S.
- Gooseneck
These come from our ranked list Best Pop Filter for Microphone, which compares them spec by spec.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use a pop filter and a windscreen together?
Yes. The SUNMON pick pairs a 6-layer pop filter screen with a foam cover for the HyperX QuadCast. The screen breaks up the air from B and P sounds, and the cover cuts wind noise and keeps the mic free from dust and saliva.
Do windscreens fit any microphone?
No. Each windscreen here is made for a named microphone: the YOUSHARES pair fits the Audio-Technica AT2020 and AT-2035, and the SUNMON cover fits the HyperX QuadCast and QuadCast S. Check the compatibility before you buy.
Where do I place a pop filter?
Between your mouth and the microphone, so the screen breaks up the air before it reaches the mic. The Auphonix gooseneck holder and the SUNMON 360 degree gooseneck let you move the screen into place and keep it there.
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