Introduction:
Unwanted background noise like bird chirps, barking dogs, hums, and sirens can ruin your audio recordings. Thankfully, Adobe Audition makes cleaning up audio quick and simple. In this guide, I’ll walk you through easy steps to manually remove noise for professional-quality results.
Watch the Video Tutorial
I’ve included a step-by-step video tutorial to show you exactly how to use these tools in Adobe Audition. Follow along to see how easy it is to remove background noise and create professional-quality audio.
A quick video tutorial!
Step-by-Step Guide to Quickly Remove Noise in Adobe Audition
Step 1: Open Your Audio in Adobe Audition
Open Adobe Audition and load your audio file using File > Open.
Switch to Waveform View for detailed editing.
Step 2: Zoom In and Pinpoint the Noise
Use Ctrl + + (Windows) or Cmd + + (Mac) to zoom in on the waveform.
Press Spacebar to play the audio and identify problem areas like bird chirps, barking, or hums.
Step 3: Highlight the Noise
Select the Time Selection Tool and drag over the noisy section of the waveform.
Step 4: Reduce or Remove the Noise
Option 1: Lower the Volume
Right-click on the selection and choose Amplitude and Compression > Normalize or Amplitude Envelope to reduce the volume of the noise.
Option 2: Delete the Noise
Highlight the section and press Delete to remove it. Use the Ripple Delete Tool to close any gaps.
Step 5: Fine-Tune with the Spot Healing Brush
For quick fixes, use the Spot Healing Brush Tool:
Click on brief noises like bird chirps, and Audition will blend them into the surrounding audio seamlessly.
Step 6: Review and Save Your Work
Play the edited audio to ensure it sounds natural.
Save the cleaned audio by selecting File > Export > Export to File.
Why Adobe Audition Makes Noise Removal Simple
Easy Tools: Intuitive features like the Spot Healing Brush make editing fast and effortless.
Precision Edits: Target specific noises like dog barks, hums, or sirens without affecting the rest of your audio.
Professional Results: Clean audio ensures your recordings sound polished and distraction-free.
Conclusion
With Adobe Audition, removing background noise like chirping birds, barking dogs, and hums is fast and straightforward. Whether you’re editing audio for podcasts, promotional videos, or online content, these easy steps will help you achieve crystal-clear sound. Check out the video tutorial for a detailed walkthrough and start improving your audio today!