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Originally Posted by Kenny B
Just curious if anyone has tried or needed to try using a wind screen before a mic when recording. I've noticed that it has been very difficult for me to get a clean, distortion free recording at decent levels if I start to play with some punchy chords or notes.
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Windscreens, or pop-filters. are used for many singers because of what are called, plosives, or bursts of air produced by singing. I've never heard of anyone using one for anything other than that although I can imagine a mic close up to a kick drum head possibly benefiting.
Your problems have to do with what is called, gain staging. Google that and tell us what you find once you understand what the problem is.