How to Minimize On/Off Switch Noise on ATR2100 and Q2U

These are the two most popular USB podcasting microphones on the market:

• Audio-Technica ATR2100USB (or ATR2100x-USB)
• Samson Q2U

And they both have an on/off switch on the microphone itself.

The problem is that when you turn the switch on or off, there’s a loud click/thud noise. So if you were to flick that switch when recording a podcast, you would hear a loud click/thud on your track.

Now, if you’re going to do lots of post-production anyway, it’s not difficult to delete these noises in post.

But if you’re streaming Live or you just want to avoid these noises…

…there is a way:

When you flick that switch on or off, don’t actually flick it, move the switch AS SLOW AS POSSIBLE – like REALLY SLOW – and the click/thud that is created will be MUCH lower in volume.

The more gently you switch the switch, the quieter the click/thud sound that comes through.

Note: You will want to practice this because it takes a slow hand.

Now go listen to the song “Slow Hand” by The Pointer Sisters for more tips. Hehe

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