May I ask which one? You can test and see if this is the cause by amplifying your original, unedited tracks in WavePad.Īnyways, regardless of the cause of the problem, I might have some solutions for you. Another one may be related to the audio editing software you are using. This noise is obviously undesirable, but it is usually so quiet that are doing by amplifying the tracks). If so, believe it or not, the it is undetectable by the human ear, unless you pump the volume up several notches (which is what you studios that artists record in sometimes still allow background static to “leak” into their recordings. I am assuming you are using published CDs that have been purchased at a music store. You can listen to what your audio clip will sound like after modification by clicking on the large Play arrow. Something very convenient the programmers included in the interface of WavePad is the ability to preview the modified clips directly from the editing box. The maximum gain allowed each time is 400%. Type in the desired amount of gain in the entry box. Scroll to Effects and in the list that appears, click on the first option, Amplify…. This can be done by pressing Ctrl + A to select all and them right-clicking on the highlighted file. If you do the math, the total gain should be by approximately (the number is too large for my calculator to display), I believe. Since my raw recordings are quite soft, I amplify the entire clip by giving it a gain of 400%, followed by another gain of 400%, and then one by 200%. The degree of effects and editing required by your audio file will vary depending on your recording device, the file itself and your preference.

The following procedures are modifications that I have applied to my audio clips that I find suitable for my recordings. I use it and I still have not revealed all of its features!Īlthough I have executed some corrective measures to ensure high audio quality from my recordings (as outlines in my previous post ), there is still some noticeable static in my clips. The free version should be sufficient for most people. There is a trial period during which you have full access to all the features of the software, and once that has expired and you have not purchased the program, you have the option of downgrading to the free version.

It is available for both Windows and Macintosh users. They offer an intuitive and advanced sound editing program that will certainly meet the needs of amateur artists.

The program I use to solve this problem in my sound clips is WavePad Sound Editor by NCH Software. If you are someone who has recorded yourself singing or playing music with a microphone or any other recording device but cannot find a way to remove the crackling sound of static in your recordings, then this might help you. īackground static can be extremely annoying. This is a continuation from How to Record Audio with a Device on your PC.

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