I'm currently using a quickfire tk with cherry mx blue switches. Needless to say it's a very loud keyboard and is picked up by my microphone a lot when talking on mumble.
Even though I'm using push to talk this is annoying for my teammates. What type of microphone, audio settings, etc can I use to combat this? Will a good headset also pick it up when I play? Or do I simply have to live with it?
I'm currently using a quickfire tk with cherry mx blue switches. Needless to say it's a very loud keyboard and is picked up by my microphone a lot when talking on mumble.
Even though I'm using push to talk this is annoying for my teammates. What type of microphone, audio settings, etc can I use to combat this? Will a good headset also pick it up when I play? Or do I simply have to live with it?
http://i.imgur.com/z6JvY.gif
On a more serious note, you'd have to play with the mumble settings probably.
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On a more serious note, you'd have to play with the mumble settings probably.
It depends on the kind of mic you're using right now - you could try and find something to slide over the mic boom if you're using a headset that'll dampen the noise. But in general, it's just something that we have to live with lol.
It depends on the kind of mic you're using right now - you could try and find something to slide over the mic boom if you're using a headset that'll dampen the noise. But in general, it's just something that we have to live with lol.
max out noise suppression in mumble. it won't eliminate it but it will make it more bearable.
max out noise suppression in mumble. it won't eliminate it but it will make it more bearable.
Could get o-rings or a decent mic that isn't omnidirectional.
Could get o-rings or a decent mic that isn't omnidirectional.
A headset with a dedicated mic might be better, depends on the headset but usually headset's are quite overpriced compared to a headphone+a stand alone mic combo.
A headset with a dedicated mic might be better, depends on the headset but usually headset's are quite overpriced compared to a headphone+a stand alone mic combo.
If you're currently using headphones and a desktop mic, try finding a modmic. It'll fit right onto your existing headphones and will pick up much less background noise since it's far less sensitive and closer to your mouth.
If you're currently using headphones and a desktop mic, try finding a modmic. It'll fit right onto your existing headphones and will pick up much less background noise since it's far less sensitive and closer to your mouth.
Microphone type and placement is pretty key as some have pointed out.
If it's really bad you can get some o-ring stablizers. They reduce the sound by about 40%. I recommend the 40A-L.
http://www.wasdkeyboards.com/index.php/cherry-mx-rubber-switch-dampeners.html
Microphone type and placement is pretty key as some have pointed out.
If it's really bad you can get some o-ring stablizers. They reduce the sound by about 40%. I recommend the 40A-L.
http://www.wasdkeyboards.com/index.php/cherry-mx-rubber-switch-dampeners.html
toothIf you're currently using headphones and a desktop mic, try finding a modmic. It'll fit right onto your existing headphones and will pick up much less background noise since it's far less sensitive and closer to your mouth.
Modmics are unidirectional mics and will still pickup the keyboard, though not as much as a desktop mic. It will help but isn't a solution. Just an fyi before you drop $30 on the mic.
[quote=tooth]If you're currently using headphones and a desktop mic, try finding a modmic. It'll fit right onto your existing headphones and will pick up much less background noise since it's far less sensitive and closer to your mouth.[/quote]
Modmics are unidirectional mics and will still pickup the keyboard, though not as much as a desktop mic. It will help but isn't a solution. Just an fyi before you drop $30 on the mic.
You make a fair point. The modmic may not be the perfect solution, but IMO it would be better option than spending $60 do get a decent headset with a noise cancelling mic(this is of course assuming Pling is already using a decent pair of headphones).
What kind of setup are you using right now Pling? Some information on your headphones/headset, mic, mic placement, soundcard, anything else would help us give you more accurate recommendations.
You make a fair point. The modmic may not be the perfect solution, but IMO it would be better option than spending $60 do get a decent headset with a noise cancelling mic([i]this is of course assuming Pling is already using a decent pair of headphones[/i]).
What kind of setup are you using right now Pling? Some information on your headphones/headset, mic, mic placement, soundcard, anything else would help us give you more accurate recommendations.
At the moment I have a bit of a ghetto setup. The headphones are a borrowed t-bone HD-880 and the mic is a zoom h2 audio recorder, plugged in via usb. I'd like to replace this with something that has better audio quality, both for me and my teammates.
At the moment I have a bit of a ghetto setup. The headphones are a borrowed t-bone HD-880 and the mic is a zoom h2 audio recorder, plugged in via usb. I'd like to replace this with something that has better audio quality, both for me and my teammates.
push-to-talk
its a wonderful thing
push-to-talk
its a wonderful thing
Derpuspush-to-talk
its a wonderful thing
PlingEven though I'm using push to talk this is annoying for my teammates.
[quote=Derpus]push-to-talk
its a wonderful thing[/quote]
[quote=Pling]
Even though I'm using push to talk this is annoying for my teammates.[/quote]
just make sure you don't move move while comming anything important
just make sure you don't move move while comming anything important
I use a $20 headset, the mic is pretty one-directional, so it doesn't pick up the sound of my Blues, at least to an overly annoying level. I'd suggest getting a crappy $5 headset and salvaging the mic, and propping it up between you and the keyboard. Might be awkward, but it should work.
I use a $20 headset, the mic is pretty one-directional, so it doesn't pick up the sound of my Blues, at least to an overly annoying level. I'd suggest getting a crappy $5 headset and salvaging the mic, and propping it up between you and the keyboard. Might be awkward, but it should work.
WaldoI use a $20 headset, the mic is pretty one-directional, so it doesn't pick up the sound of my Blues, at least to an overly annoying level. I'd suggest getting a crappy $5 headset and salvaging the mic, and propping it up between you and the keyboard. Might be awkward, but it should work.
Or use velcro/tape to secure that microphone onto your headset.
[quote=Waldo]I use a $20 headset, the mic is pretty one-directional, so it doesn't pick up the sound of my Blues, at least to an overly annoying level. I'd suggest getting a crappy $5 headset and salvaging the mic, and propping it up between you and the keyboard. Might be awkward, but it should work.[/quote]
Or use velcro/tape to secure that microphone onto your headset.
I swear tooth is a modmic affiliate.
I swear tooth is a modmic affiliate.
I'm planning on getting my first mechanical keyboard soon. I don't have any access to trying any out but after watching some videos of how easily which ones press easily and what sound they make etc. I decided that blue is probably best for me - I don't think I'd like to easily press a button with no resistance like reds
But after reading this I'm starting to think otherwise. If I'm playing games + talking on mumble should I just completely forget that thought and avoid further trouble?
I'm planning on getting my first mechanical keyboard soon. I don't have any access to trying any out but after watching some videos of how easily which ones press easily and what sound they make etc. I decided that blue is probably best for me - I don't think I'd like to easily press a button with no resistance like reds
But after reading this I'm starting to think otherwise. If I'm playing games + talking on mumble should I just completely forget that thought and avoid further trouble?