Keyboard Audio Feedback

[Brehohn]

Hey guys! Been awhile since I've posted. But, I've started thinking about recording videos again lately. I have a Blue Yeti (silver one) and a pop filter. I understand most of the setups and such. My question is, how can I eliminate feedback from my mechanical keyboard (green switch) without buying a $100 arm stand? Can I use a full length mouse and keyboard mat to prevent feedback? I've heard of people using shirts (hell no) and o-rings. I'd rather buy a new mat than $10 o-rings. Thanks guys!

[minibois]

Because of the design of the Green (and Blue for that matter) switches, they make noise regardless of what you do in terms of O-Rings. O-Rings dampen the 'landing' of the switch, but since you switch clicks when it actuates, it will click no matter what.

The only thing you can really do is try to get the mic further away from the keyboard or closer to your mouth and make it less sensitive.

 

If you're not looking to buy the most expensive mic stand, I have seen people in the post DIY one out of those desk lamp arms, but that way with the Blue Snowball which is much lighter.

[Brehohn]

1 minute ago, Minibois said:

Because of the design of the Green (and Blue for that matter) switches, they make noise regardless of what you do in terms of O-Rings. O-Rings dampen the 'landing' of the switch, but since you switch clicks when it actuates, it will click no matter what.

The only thing you can really do is try to get the mic further away from the keyboard or closer to your mouth and make it less sensitive.

 

If you're not looking to buy the most expensive mic stand, I have seen people in the post DIY one out of those desk lamp arms, but that way with the Blue Snowball which is much lighter.

I see. So does that mean that a full length mat wouldn't work? It's only the vibrations from the clicks to the microphone stand that cause the sound. It's like thumping on the desk basically. Set on Cardiod mode, you won't hear the click, just the thump.

[minibois]

1 minute ago, Brehohn said:

I see. So does that mean that a full length mat wouldn't work? It's only the vibrations from the clicks to the microphone stand that cause the sound. It's like thumping on the desk basically. Set on Cardiod mode, you won't hear the click, just the thump.

Yeah, if it's the 'thump' and not the 'click' that is bothering, it's basically the vibrations going from you typing to the mic that is the problem here.

 

O-Rings and desk mats might help, but not a ton. Desk mats don't really stop thumps that much. neither do O-Rings too much.

Getting your mic off the desk might be the best idea, or some lessening the vibrations going to the mic (which is why people might suggest a shirt under the mic).

[anothertom]

If it's only mechanical vibrations then you could use a shock mount. But if it's something you can hear in real life as well then you'll need to improve the position of the mic.

 

The unfortunate part of this is that you've got a blue yeti, which has an overpriced shock mount and a stupid design. Otherwise you shouldn't be looking at spending much more than 50 of a decent currency.