<p>A typical solution is to create better acoustic isolation between your keyboard/controller and the microphone.  The thing that really stops sound waves is not foam itself, but mass.  Eight ounces of foam is nothing compared to 8 lbs of rigid fiberglass.</p>

<p>Another solution is to use a downward expander.  This audio-processing device (which can be an external analog box or a digital plug-in) can be programmed so that an audio "gate" is closed unless a signal is both loud enough and lasts long enough to open it.  The click of a key would not be enough to open it, but a human voice speaking words would.  While you are talking, the clicks could come through, but they will be masked by the voice, and hopefully not too distracting in that case.</p>

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2017-06-08T21:59:12.927Z
2017-06-08T21:59:12.927Z
Michael Tiemann
<p>I currently use an Audio-Technica ATR2500-USB Cardioid Condenser USB Microphone with a shock mount, pop filter, and Mudder Large Foam Mic Windscreen for MXL, Audio Technica. </p>

<p>I record using Nvidia Shadowplay with the mic about 3 inches from my mouth with the volume on the Mic set to 65 (in the playback devices menu). </p>

<p>How can I record my audio commentary and not pick up the controller joysticks/buttons like other individuals, I post my material to youtube. </p>

<p>I have tangled with the volume on the mic and whether it's at 10 or 100, it always picks up the controller. </p>

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2017-06-09T16:02:11.103Z
The title does not reveal much information about your problem or what you actually wanted to know.
BadAtLaTeX
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Xbox 1 Controller sound while recording
Curtis Barnes
# Xbox 1 Controller sound while recording

(Asked by: username_0 on 2017-06-08)

I currently use an Audio-Technica ATR2500-USB Cardioid Condenser USB Microphone with a shock mount, pop filter, and Mudder Large Foam Mic Windscreen for MXL, Audio Technica.

I record using Nvidia Shadowplay with the mic about 3 inches from my mouth with the volume on the Mic set to 65 (in the playback devices menu).

How can I record my audio commentary and not pick up the controller joysticks/buttons like other individuals, I post my material to youtube.

I have tangled with the volume on the mic and whether it's at 10 or 100, it always picks up the controller.

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> **Comments:**
> **username_1**: The title does not reveal much information about your problem or what you actually wanted to know.  

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### Answer by username_2 on 2017-06-08. Score: 1

A typical solution is to create better acoustic isolation between your keyboard/controller and the microphone. The thing that really stops sound waves is not foam itself, but mass. Eight ounces of foam is nothing compared to 8 lbs of rigid fiberglass.

Another solution is to use a downward expander. This audio-processing device (which can be an external analog box or a digital plug-in) can be programmed so that an audio "gate" is closed unless a signal is both loud enough and lasts long enough to open it. The click of a key would not be enough to open it, but a human voice speaking words would. While you are talking, the clicks could come through, but they will be masked by the voice, and hopefully not too distracting in that case.


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