Why Mechanical Keyboards Sound Different on the Same Desk
Why Mechanical Keyboards Sound Different on the Same Desk
Switches are one part of a sound that also travels through the plate, case and furniture.
A key strike transfers energy into the board. The mounting design and case cavities can emphasize some frequencies, and the desk surface can carry or reflect them.
Stabilized keys may rattle differently from single switches. A desk mat can change sound transmitted to the table while leaving the sound close to the key mostly intact.
Record several keys at a consistent distance before changing parts. That makes it easier to identify whether the sound comes from a switch, a stabilizer or the case.
