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How to enhance or improve the quality of recorded audio?
I've been recording voiceovers and some acoustic guitar at home, but my raw tracks always come out with noticeable background hiss, occasional clipping, and a muddy low end that I can't seem to fix i...
Start with the recording itself: keep the mic fairly close, lower the input gain so peaks stay around -12 to -6 dB, and record away from walls or other reflective surfaces. Soft furnishings, curtains, blankets, or even a closet full of clothes can help reduce room reflections cheaply. For clipping, prevention is much better than repair. If a take is already clipped, tools such as a de-clipper can help, but they usually can’t fully restore lost detail.