Noise

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What does a pop filter do?

A pop filter is a microphone accessory that reduces the unpleasant “popping” sound when you say words with p, b, and t sounds. It’s also good for cutting down on plosives like sibilance and fricatives. Pop filters are usually made of foam or fabric stretched over a frame. They are typically placed between your mouth…

How to reduce keyboard noise on a microphone

Keyboard noise is a common problem when recording audio with a mic, especially with mechanical keyboards. The sounds of the keyboard clicking and the typing can be distracting to listeners, or worse, make it difficult to hear what’s being said. Luckily, there are some steps that you can take to reduce keyboard noise on your…
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Blue yeti background noise fix: 5 ways to prevent it

Background noise is a big problem with the Blue Yeti for some people who use their USB mic for recording or live streaming. Whether you are recording voice, music recording, making youtube videos or podcasting, unwanted noises can be an issue that takes up time in post-production. In this blog post I am going to…