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Subject:Dealing with distortion Posted by: SESound Date:8/5/2002 2:14:08 PM Ok this needs a little setting up: I've got these files I'm editing that are all speech (lectures). Each lecture tends to have a slightly different recording sound level. The majority of the files are too hot; the speaker is too close to the mic. By reducing the volume and in some cases adding Peak/Clipping restore, makes the files quite acceptable when listening with my headphones (connected to the computer) but if I test the same files on the car or home stereo the subtle distortion in the voice causes a buzzing of the stereo speakers. Can I get rid of that buzzing sound - whatever it is that is aggravating the stereo speakers? Tried smooth/enhance but that seem to make things worse. I'm a beginner so sorry if this long and awkward question. I just feel that there is some frequency that I should be able to remove that should stop this buzzing. Take the edge off the sound. BTW: both my car and home stereo are quality BOSE systems and everything else sounds great on them.
Subject:RE: Dealing with distortion Reply by: Chienworks Date:8/5/2002 2:25:22 PM Try reducing low end frequencies. Most speaking voices are above 200Hz, and most rumble/buzz occurs below this point. You can probably pull everything from 200Hz down without it making a noticeable difference to the quality of the voice.

Ok this needs a little setting up:
I've got these files I'm editing that are all speech (lectures). Each lecture tends to have a slightly different recording sound level. The majority of the files are too hot; the speaker is too close to the mic. By reducing the volume and in some cases adding Peak/Clipping restore, makes the files quite acceptable when listening with my headphones (connected to the computer) but if I test the same files on the car or home stereo the subtle distortion in the voice causes a buzzing of the stereo speakers.

Can I get rid of that buzzing sound - whatever it is that is aggravating the stereo speakers?

Tried smooth/enhance but that seem to make things worse.
I'm a beginner so sorry if this long and awkward question. I just feel that there is some frequency that I should be able to remove that should stop this buzzing. Take the edge off the sound. BTW: both my car and home stereo are quality BOSE systems and everything else sounds great on them.