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TheVoiceOfBob · Posted: Fri Mar 21, 2008 11:24 am Post subject:

I do a bit of light 'companding' using Adobe Audition. That pushes the noise floor down and compresses the audio a bit. Very light mind you, not any of the built in settings.
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Diane Maggipinto · Posted: Fri Mar 21, 2008 12:10 pm Post subject:

jodi, the futz took place off-site, with my mobile rig. and when using that, until i'm in a room, i don't know what i can expect. at home, it's all good and just getting better (new windows coming!)

but your advice to try audacity in the case of ca-ca is good.

vob, i like the light companding, too, tho was just chatting it up with todd about the clean audio i send. used to use a dbx 586 (dual) which i took out of the chain last year, and now i rarely sweeten anything.

maybe i'll sell that dbx ...
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louzucaro · Posted: Fri Mar 21, 2008 12:10 pm Post subject:

Bob, do you do that using multiple plugins or can you do it with a single one? Mind sharing your settings?
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Diane Maggipinto · Posted: Fri Mar 21, 2008 12:15 pm Post subject:

yeah. the pre for compander in audition won't kill floor noise but could amplify or mash it up a bit.

louie, perhaps using that pre as a starting point and working downward from there would have you at the sweet spot for your set-up/studio.

omg, who am i? why am i in this thread? every day's a new day and i scratch my head each sunrise.
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Jodi Krangle · Posted: Fri Mar 21, 2008 12:24 pm Post subject:

louzucaro · Posted: Fri Mar 21, 2008 12:32 pm Post subject:

Jodi, you may have a ground issue with a piece of your equipment...but it would depend on what type of hum the hum is.
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Jodi Krangle · Posted: Fri Mar 21, 2008 12:33 pm Post subject:

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From an old post. Try it..

For Doc and anyone else. Here is a very nice setting in Adobe Audition for light compression and nearly invisible gating (expander). Use it if you like.
go to...
effects...amplitude...dynamics processing. Choose "compander ".
Go to "traditional" view, now type in these values:
Compress ratio "2"
Threshold "-10"
Leave the other settings alone, other than output compensation gain.
That's your final level and you can adjust that for your final level.
I use 1db. That's it. If you like it, "ADD" it (save it) as a Preset.

I think this setting is very tasteful and will cut out ambient noise
without hearing it work.
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louzucaro · Posted: Sun Mar 23, 2008 7:05 am Post subject:

Awesome, thanks Bill!
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TheVoiceOfBob · Posted: Sun Mar 23, 2008 8:56 am Post subject:

Lou,

Sorry about the delay on answering for the settings. Actually the settings from that old post is exactly what I use. The Output Compensation Gain varies a little from session to session, sometimes not at all. Just review it and set it to where your final product is at the level desired. I often give my customers an option for unprocessed and processed, sending a sample each way and every time they have asked for it processed.

Claire,
Use what Bill gives here as a good starting point. Record a session and then apply the light companding. You will reduce your noise without it being obvious.

As for an accurate way to measure this, we discussed that some earlier in this thread. I still say your own ears are your best gauge. Lower the floor, refine with comparison.
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todd ellis · Posted: Sun Mar 23, 2008 9:49 am Post subject:

i use a VERY light compander similar to bill's ... tasteful without being overbearing. much like myself ...
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Jodi Krangle · Posted: Sun Mar 23, 2008 9:52 am Post subject:

Guys, what exactly *is* a "compander"? And is there anything like that in Audacity?
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Rob · Guest

OK Ben, just got my Mic Mate and recorded the room in wav and mp3 for your listening, dancing and measuring pleasure. Would greatly appreciate your findings. There's no gain control on the Mic Mate, but the GoldWave mic setting was 55.

http://www.vo-bb.com/demos/RoomCheck.wav

http://www.vo-bb.com/demos/RoomCheck.mp3

Thanks in advance. This is a b i g help !

(Also thanks to Mistress Deirdre for her technical, social and menu support.)

Rob

Bill Campbell · DC Joined: 09 Mar 2007 Posts: 621

Rob - I see an average noise floor level of -65 on the mp3.
That's very good. Professional quality for sure.
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