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Reduce Keyboard Clicks and Background Noise in OBS

Source-checked About 10 minutes

Answer

Start with correct microphone placement and input level, add OBS filters only when needed, and make a short recording to ensure noise reduction does not make speech unclear.

Check the microphone input

Move the microphone closer to the speaker, reduce unnecessary gain, and listen for room or keyboard noise.

Add only needed OBS filters

Use OBS audio filters such as noise suppression or a noise gate carefully and change one control at a time.

Record a speech sample

Make a short recording with normal speech and confirm words are not cut off or distorted.

Video walkthrough

If it does not work

  • If the issue continues, record the exact error and compare it with the linked OBS Project guidance before resetting, reinstalling, changing permissions, or deleting data.
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