how do i cut out background noise on mic? NT1 AI-1

[Zohan2000]

bought the rode complete studio kit with audio interface, the NT1 mic and AI-1 audio interface and during my limited use of it so far it picks up a lot of background noise like birds outside, typing and mouse clicking, how can i reduce this? do i need to buy a mixer? (they seem pretty expensive) or is there some software i could use to control volumes and sensitivity? any tips here would be awesome, thanks in advance!

[The Flying Sloth]

Turn gain down and bring mic closer to your mouth, easiest way to reduce background noise. That mic is very susceptible to background noise.

[pas008]

many different software solutions available

[Zohan2000]

9 hours ago, pas008 said:

many different software solutions available

what software? 

[The Flying Sloth]

2 hours ago, Zohan2000 said:

what software? 

Software solutions will always be less effective than correct gain staging when it comes to sound quality.

 

As my gain staging is correct, personally if I need to remove background noise an appliication like Klevgrand Brusfri is used bit there are other open source alternatives and RTX voice available.