Not sure which forum category this falls into so why not post it in the busiest one?

Are any of you using a reflection filter for your vocal recording?
If so do they actually work?

I have an untreated space and was looking at a few and noticed that they range from $100-$400.

I've read some nice reviews on THIS ONE and was wondering if there really is that much of a difference to warrant spending the extra money.


Thanks.


Mike 

Yes, Been using an SE for 2 years now. I never do a vox without it. Its best combined with something behind the vocalist also, old duvet hung up on wall or over a extended Mic stand does fine.. Don't push mic to far back inside the filter to avoid colouration. You won't regret paying out as it becomes a piece of essential kit.
 
Hope helps

Absolutely. In an untreated room or recording space, it's essential for clean vocals. 
What PageC said.

I use one. I have an untreated room also.  My vocal recordings are night and day with and without. 

There's also the Portable Vocal Booth from RealTraps...
http://www.digifreq.com/d..req/deals.asp#RealTraps

Scott

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  Make sure that you have a strong mic stand. The SE is heavy. There is tip from Sound on Sound on setting it up differently from SE's instructions. This method helps it to balance on the stand better.

Excellent.
My Sweetwater rep said that sE rep was in last week and did a demo using all the 'Reflection Filters' that they (Sweetwater) offer.

Hands down he said the sE was by far the best sounding.

Joe - Thanks for the heads up.

Scott - I checked out RealTraps. I like the size and options for multiple uses. 
            I only found one problem.
I was looking at the mic set up and below the specs it said this " Neumann microphone not included" 

WTH Scott, $300 and no free Neumann? Sheesh!  


Thanks all for your replies.


Mike

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Scott - I checked out RealTraps. I like the size and options for multiple uses. 
          I only found one problem.
I was looking at the mic set up and below the specs it said this " Neumann microphone not included" 

WTH Scott, $300 and no free Neumann? Sheesh!   

LOL! Sorry, Mike. You'll have to take that up with RealTraps.


Scott

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Just my 2 cents, I have the SE reflection filter as well and it works great. As mentioned up-thread it is quite heavy. I have a 25 lb barbell at the base of my boom stand to keep it from tipping.

I have a 25 lb barbell at the base of my boom stand to keep it from tipping.

Excellent idea.


Mike