Audio workflow

Use this workflow to get clearer speech while minimizing processing artifacts.

1) Identify the recording type

  • Speech-only (podcast, interview, narration)
  • Speech + background ambience (events, outdoor)
  • Multi-speaker / overlapping dialogue

2) Start with the cleanest source

  • Prefer WAV or original recorder output when available
  • If extracting from video, export audio with minimal additional compression

3) Choose the right primary tool

  • Denoise: best for steady noise (hiss, hum, fan, HVAC)
  • Voice isolation: best for complex noise (crowd, traffic, mixed sources)

4) Refine conservatively

  1. Run a conservative pass.
  2. Listen for artifacts (warble, metallic tone, missing consonants).
  3. Increase intensity only if the voice remains natural.

5) Check intelligibility

  • Listen on headphones and phone speakers
  • Confirm key consonants (t/k/s/f) remain clear

6) Leveling (basic)

  • Ensure the voice stays consistently audible across the whole clip.

7) Export appropriately

  • Use a speech-appropriate bitrate/format for your platform.

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