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LucienJun
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February 20, 2026
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Musical instrument tutorials and noise suppression

I make content on youtube and twitch, streaming classical harp practice as a severely visually impaired person. Having a metaquest has allowed me to make sheet music big enough that I can finally learn to sight read instead of memorizing piece after piece and forgetting others. Unfortunately, we found today that when streaming from the metaquest, nobody could hear the harp. I cannot use a PCs microphone and monitor audio through OBS  as most people will suggest, as I want to stream live from orchestra rehearsals (It's an authentic how-to-harp-student experience!). 

 

What is the best way to fix this? Im using beamXR and a MetaQuest3.

 

Thanks!  from NervousHarpist

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    steve40
    steve40
    Honored Contributor
    February 23, 2026

    I asked CoPilot AI and this was the reply (I can't guarantee the accuracy):

    Best ways to capture an entire orchestra while streaming from a Quest 3

    1. Use a USB‑C stereo microphone (the simplest, most reliable fix)

    The Quest 3 accepts USB‑C audio input, and when you plug in an external mic, it dramatically reduces or bypasses the internal noise suppression.

    A stereo field mic will pick up the whole ensemble beautifully.

    Good examples (no need to buy expensive gear):

    • Sennheiser MKE 200 Mobile Kit (with USB‑C adapter)
    • Rode VideoMic GO II (USB‑C native)
    • Shure MV88+ (USB‑C with included cables)

    These are small, portable, and designed for capturing rooms, not just voices.

    Why this works: The Quest treats the external mic as a raw audio source and applies far less suppression, so the orchestra won’t vanish.

    2. Use a tiny USB‑C audio interface + any stereo mic

    If you already have a mic (or want more flexibility), a pocket‑sized interface like:

    • Saramonic LavMicro U3C
    • U‑Green USB‑C audio adapter
    • Rode AI‑Micro

    lets you plug in:

    • a stereo lav
    • a small condenser
    • a boundary mic (great for rehearsal rooms)

    This setup captures the entire room naturally.

    3. Use a boundary microphone

    Boundary mics (like the Audio‑Technica PRO 44) are designed for:

    • conference rooms
    • rehearsal halls
    • capturing ensembles

    They sit on a table or music stand and pick up the whole space evenly.

    Paired with a USB‑C interface, this is one of the best “whole orchestra” solutions.

    4. Wireless mic systems (only if you want mobility)

    If you need to move around, a wireless system like:

    • Rode Wireless GO II
    • DJI Mic

    can work — but instead of clipping the mic to yourself, you clip it somewhere central in the room.

    This gives you:

    • freedom to move
    • a consistent room sound
    • no cable to the headset

    Just note: wireless systems are usually mono, not stereo.

    🎧 What won’t work

    These are the things that seem like they should work but don’t:

    ❌ Relying on the Quest’s built‑in mic

    It will always suppress non‑speech audio, especially sustained tones and ensemble sound.

    ❌ Bluetooth microphones (most of them)

    The Quest drops audio quality drastically when using Bluetooth mics.

    ❌ OBS monitoring from a PC

    You already explained why this isn’t viable for rehearsals — and you’re right.

    ⭐ The best setup for your use case

    Since you want:

    • the whole orchestra
    • mobility
    • simplicity
    • no PC
    • live streaming from the Quest

    Your best option is:

    → A USB‑C stereo microphone plugged directly into the Quest 3

    or

    → A tiny USB‑C interface + a boundary mic

    Both give you natural, full‑room sound with minimal fuss.

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