Is there a purpose for the foam padding on microphones?

Is the foam padding that are put on microphones solely there for hygiene reasons, or do they actually help with the sound?

2007-08-08T13:48:18Z

Microphones, not earphones. :)

fairly smart2007-08-08T13:40:03Z

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It is for wind or breezes. Okay, you know when you are talking on your cell, & outside & your friend is outside, & you hear the wind as it goes past the mic? On professional mikes the foam is so that it lessens the wind noise from people breathing, or being outside, or even a fan.

Anonymous2016-12-11T19:17:21Z

Foam pads are on your convenience, as some earphones would have imperfections alongside the bonding line(plastic). besides, in the journey that your earphones are comfortable, then do no longer complication with regard to the froth pads.

Patsy A2007-08-08T13:45:21Z

The letter P sounds like a firecracker without it. Cuts odwn on background noise, too. Not there for hygiene, as it accumulates all kinds of crude.

colorguy2007-08-08T13:40:13Z

It keeps the sound clear of wind and breath sounds, especially when you sing p's or t's. You can tell a big difference when you take off the foam and sing the same thing.

Anonymous2017-02-27T08:36:17Z

Microphone Foam Cover Purpose

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