Keyboard Typing “Thumps” Coming Through the Mic

When anyone uses a desk-based microphone (like a Blue Yeti) or even a handheld microphone on a desk-based stand, they should be aware that the mic will probably pick up the low frequency thumping noise of their typing on their keyboard.

To avoid this you can use a shock mount, get the mic off the surface of the desk using a boom arm, or avoid typing on the keyboard.

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