On 12/10/2009, at 11:45 AM, Lily Plants wrote:
> However (!), I'm having problems with using filters with Audio
> HijackPro which would apply to material while it's
> being recorded.see filters below (sorry about link; they wouldn't
> attach):
Lily,
The idea with noise reduction is that, with cassettes for example,
you simply transfer the recording in real time to your computer,
noise and all. Then you do the noise reduction later.
To make the transfer very simple, you can use an audio lead that runs
from the cassette player (either line out or headphone sockets), and
connect the lead to the audio-in socket of the computer. Then open
your sound editor e.g. Peak, set it to 'record' and start the tape
running. Make sure it doesn't clip. Start over if you have to.
When the tape is transferred press stop and save the file as
'cassette 1' or whatever.
It is probably best to make a duplicate of this original recording
(use option-drag on a Mac for a quick copy). Then you can mess about
with noise reduction on your spare copy, just in case you want to do
it again.
I have used Sound Soap Lite for simple noise reduction e.g. noisy
cassettes and it will work just fine. It should certainly good
enough to help discern spoken words on a noisy recording. You don't
need to be a genius to use it, just select a bit of noise in between
spoken words, hit 'learn noise' button on Sound Soap, and you will
have quite a good result. There are two knobs you can twiddle with
to adjust amount of noise reduction that is used. When you are happy
with the result then click 'Bounce' and the noise reduction will then
be applied to the whole file.
Sound Soap Lite can be used as a stand alone application or as a plug
in with for example, Peak. I find it easier to use as a plug in.
hope this helps,
Vicki
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