spoffle

Foam covers on the end of the mics that prevent "popping" (Definition: Origin: comedian Hugh Laurie, by way of comedian/author/actor Stephen Fry, by way of Patrick A. Keane.)

My P's and B's sound too sharp. Is there a spoffle around?

by Kathy Yu September 4, 2005

spoffle

Noun: Slang term for a pop shield, put on the microphone to prevent plosive consonants from registering too forcefully during studio recording of voice overs.

"Can we put a spoffle on the mike because I'm getting too much pop o the Ps."

by Kilkrazy July 2, 2004

Spoffle

Slang term for pop guard or pop cover: the foam cover put on microphones to prevent "popping" that results from loud consonants. Originated by Hugh Laurie during a BBC radio interview.

This spoffle helps cut down the amount of editing I have to do later around those Ps and Ts.

by Ange lina August 22, 2005