What does background noise removal (video & audio) mean?
Background noise removal is the process of eliminating unwanted ambient sounds in audio tracks. In both video and audio editing, this involves cleaning up audio to remove disturbances like wind, traffic, or static, improving the clarity of speech or primary sounds.
How do I remove background noise from audio and video?
Use noise reduction tools in software like Riverside. Import your file, select a sample of the background noise, and apply the noise reduction effect across the entire track.
How do I get rid of background noise in real-time?
Use real-time noise-canceling software to filter background noise during live recordings or calls. Or you can use microphones and audio interfaces that come with built-in noise-canceling features.
How to clean up audio:
- Apply noise reduction to remove background noise.
- Use equalization to balance frequencies.
- Apply compression to even out volume levels.
- Normalize the track to optimize loudness.
How to remove background noise in Riverside Studio
In the Recording Studio:
- Join a Studio as the Host or Producer.
- Stop the current recording (if one is active).
- On the right side menu, click the People icon to open the sidebar.
- Under Recording Overview, toggle Noise Reduction on.
- The next recording will apply the noise reduction setting for all participants.
Outside the Recording Studio:
- Log in to your Riverside account.
- In the ☰ menu on the left, hover over the Studio, and click the ••• (three dots).
- Select Settings.
- In the Recording section, scroll to Audio.
- Toggle Noise Reduction on.
- The next recording will use the new setting for all participants.
Tip: Enable Noise Reduction unless participants are in soundproofed environments.
How to remove background noise on Riverside in post-production:
- Log in to your Riverside account on a computer.
- In the ☰ menu on the left, click the relevant Studio where the recording is stored.
- Click the relevant recording you want to edit.
- In the top-right corner, click Create new edit, or scroll to Edits and click a Draft or Magic Clips.
- In the top-right corner of the Editor, click Share.
- In the Export Options dialog box, toggle Remove Background Noise.
- Click Export to download the file with the background noise removed.
Note: For best results, use this feature for steady background noise like a fan or air conditioner. For a more advanced solution or to preview and remove noise for individual participant tracks, we recommend using Magic Audio.
