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Noise Reduction

Noise Reduction

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What is noise reduction?

Noise reduction is the process of removing or minimizing unwanted background sounds or visual grain from audio or video tracks to improve their overall quality.

What's the difference between noise canceling and noise reduction?

Noise-canceling actively removes unwanted background audio, while noise reduction minimizes low-level noise through filtering techniques.

How much is 20 dB noise reduction?

20 dB noise reduction lowers background noise to a barely noticeable level, significantly improving audio clarity.

Is too much noise reduction bad?

Yes, excessive noise reduction can cause distortion, making dialogue sound unnatural or robotic.

How much noise reduction is good?

Around 10-20 dB is ideal for balancing noise removal and audio clarity.

Does noise reduction affect sound quality?

Yes, too much noise reduction can reduce audio quality by removing essential frequencies.

How to use Magic Mute on Riverside to remove unwanted background noise

Magic Mute automatically removes non-speaking sections, reducing background noise and improving sound quality without having to perform manual edits. It's ideal for podcasts, especially ones with multiple speakers, and saves time by quickly muting unwanted sounds across all or individual tracks.

  • Log in to your Riverside account.
  • Open a recording in the editor or upload an external file.
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  • To apply Magic Mute to all tracks, click AI Producer on the toolbar, then Apply next to Magic Mute.

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