Mechanical Keyboard noise

[imkinger]

I have a friend who uses a Cherry MX black Mech Keyboard

now he loves it,its from cooler master and its a decent keyboard.

THE PROBLEM IS WHEN WE PLAY CSGO TOGHETER,we use skype so when just clicks the keyboard it is all by hell noisy

any tips to lower the sound?

and would red switches be as low noise as membrane?

[Aytex]

Well from me switching from membrane to MX red was hella louder,

I suggest getting O rings

[Samfisher]

Reds and Blacks sound about the same, they are liniear switches, the black switches just need more force.  Use PTT or set a noise gate to only activate at certain noise levels.  Use Discord, it's free to set up your own server and has better audio control.

[imkinger]

1 minute ago, Aytex said:

Well from me switching from membrane to MX red was hella louder,

I suggest getting O rings

for every key?

[QueenDemetria]

2 minutes ago, imkinger said:

I have a friend who uses a Cherry MX black Mech Keyboard

now he loves it,its from cooler master and its a decent keyboard.

THE PROBLEM IS WHEN WE PLAY CSGO TOGHETER,we use skype so when just clicks the keyboard it is all by hell noisy

any tips to lower the sound?

and would red switches be as low noise as membrane?

Reds sound the same as blacks(forthe most part), if you want to reduce the noise of the keys then you can try installing O-Rings under the key caps. You can order them from Amazon, WASD keyboards(overpriced), eBay, or even your local hardware store.

[imkinger]

Just now, Samfisher said:

Reds and Blacks sound about the same, they are liniear switches, the black switches just need more force.  Use PTT or set a noise gate to only activate at certain noise levels.  Use Discord, it's free to set up your own server and has better audio control.

I dont think he will switch to discord.

[Aytex]

Just now, imkinger said:

for every key?

I mean they come in 100+ packs for like 1 dollor

[Samfisher]

Just now, imkinger said:

I dont think he will switch to discord.

O-Rings then.  They are frequently on massdrop.

[Xaring]

Just now, imkinger said:

I dont think he will switch to discord.

make him, lol  im slowly bringing all my friends away from skype. there are many drawbacks on using skype...

[Swndlr]

Likely being caused by his shitty mic if he has one. Tell him to adjust the sound pick up sensitivity of whatever mic he is using. I sit with my mic right next to my K70 with blue switches and my friends cant hear a single click.

[imkinger]

1 minute ago, Swndlr said:

Likely being caused by his shitty mic if he has one. Tell him to adjust the sound pick up sensitivity of whatever mic he is using. I sit with my mic right next to my K70 with blue switches and my friends cant hear a single click.

what mic do you use?

 

[Swndlr]

1 minute ago, imkinger said:

what mic do you use?

 

AT2020

[KazuMae]

get the O rubber rings. it should suppress the sound and lower the sensitivity of the mic a lil bit and it should do the trick

[imkinger]

1 minute ago, Swndlr said:

AT2020

WELL NO SHIT,a 100 dollar mic which in israel is like 230 Bucks.

sorry for overreaction but its still pretty annoying.

[Swndlr]

29 minutes ago, imkinger said:

WELL NO SHIT,a 100 dollar mic which in israel is like 230 Bucks.

sorry for overreaction but its still pretty annoying.

Well I dont know what to tell you, shitty mic will give shitty results, as will anything in life.

[imkinger]

3 minutes ago, Swndlr said:

Well I dont know what to tell you, shitty mic will give shitty results, as will anything in life.

True,I wish it wasnt so costly in israel.

[Swndlr]

26 minutes ago, imkinger said:

True,I wish it wasnt so costly in israel.

I understand. My family is Jewish and whenever we visit friends and family in Israel we bring over our old iPhones since theyre so expensive there

[Starelementpoke]

2 hours ago, Xaring said:

make him, lol  im slowly bringing all my friends away from skype. there are many drawbacks on using skype...

It´s either TS or Discord at this point. Skype´s for Grandparents now.

[StevenSensei]

The o-rings will help as he is most likely typing hard and the sound you are hearing is from the keys bottoming out at the bottom of the switch. The o-rings will help cushion the force he is applying to the keys and reduce the noise.  

[imkinger]

On 3/10/2016 at 3:01 AM, Papakuma said:

The o-rings will help as he is most likely typing hard and the sound you are hearing is from the keys bottoming out at the bottom of the switch. The o-rings will help cushion the force he is applying to the keys and reduce the noise.  

How much diffrente will the feel be tough?

[StevenSensei]

6 hours ago, imkinger said:

How much diffrente will the feel be tough?

Not sure, I've never installed them on my boards. Maybe hitting bottom will feel a bit softer or squishier, not as sharp. Shouldn't effect the feel of the switch at all...just the feeling when the key gets depressed past the actuation point.