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by Jim Edgar
Tue Dec 29, 2020 11:27 pm
Forum: Discussion
Topic: Spectral view
Replies: 19
Views: 18204

Re: Spectral view

Gotcha... I'll let you navigate that budget. :wink: As far as Elements - it goes on sale in the $29 range from time to time, and then you can usually find a discounted upgrade option to Standard every quarter or so. If it's not essential, that can be a moderately more economical path to getting it. ...
by Jim Edgar
Tue Dec 29, 2020 10:23 pm
Forum: Discussion
Topic: Spectral view
Replies: 19
Views: 18204

Re: Spectral view

In terms of Spectral tools, Izotope RX is much more evolved than any you mentioned.
Yes, it's pricey, but the implementation and restoration tools are significant. If you are doing that type of work, it's likely worth the investment.
by Jim Edgar
Wed Jul 15, 2020 3:23 pm
Forum: Discussion
Topic: Audiobook Recording For ACX
Replies: 2
Views: 4854

Re: Audiobook Recording For ACX

Martin gives good salient advice - start with the space and the quality of the recording. If the core audio is bad, it's very, very difficult to fix afterwards. I master and narrate audiobooks for a living. Here are some other points. Raw recordings should be done in uncompressed audio file formats ...
by Jim Edgar
Wed Apr 22, 2020 7:06 pm
Forum: Discussion
Topic: Reord Button won't work
Replies: 6
Views: 7253

Reord Button won't work

Confirm that you have an input device selected?Jim Edgar VO:  JimEdgarVoices.com  |  @jimedgarvoices  | Source-Connect -  jimedgarvoices For audio/studio help:  JustAskJimVO.studio  |  Schedule a session On Wed, Apr 22, 2020 at 10:22 AM larrygordon <forum2mail@hairersoft.com ( forum2mail@ha...
by Jim Edgar
Tue Apr 14, 2020 8:30 am
Forum: Discussion
Topic: Combine effects for repeated tasks
Replies: 14
Views: 15555

Combine effects for repeated tasks

All the Apple AU's are stock plug-ins which come with any system. AU = Audio Units, an apple plug-in standard (others are VST, AAX) You could use the AU Graphic Equalizer if you prefer that type of interface. All the Amadeus "X-band Equalizers" are Graphic EQ's.  You could do multiple pas...
by Jim Edgar
Mon Apr 13, 2020 5:38 pm
Forum: Discussion
Topic: Combine effects for repeated tasks
Replies: 14
Views: 15555

Combine effects for repeated tasks

Sorry for the double-send - didn't realize that the attachment would trigger moderation.Same as before, but no screen shot for the Graphic EQ Band option -------- All the Apple AU's are stock plug-ins which come with any system. AU = Audio Units, an apple plug-in standard (others are VST, AAX) You c...
by Jim Edgar
Mon Apr 13, 2020 3:43 pm
Forum: Discussion
Topic: Combine effects for repeated tasks
Replies: 14
Views: 15555

Combine effects for repeated tasks

That was supposed to be helpful.  "Audio Units Rack" is a core function in Amadeus Pro.  It's the process by which you combine multiple AU Effects into a single step.  You could then automate that tool with a keyboard equivalent at the Apple System level.All of which is described in gre...
by Jim Edgar
Mon Apr 13, 2020 2:37 pm
Forum: Discussion
Topic: How to equalise loudness across a number of voice recordings
Replies: 11
Views: 12185

How to equalise loudness across a number of voice recordings

Most Normalize processes work with either Peak (not Peak RMS) which is the loudest single wave in the file.  They can also be set to Normalize by RMS (in AP, it actually says it does so with the Maximal RMS - most use Average).  In either case if you change one, it changes the other by the same am...
by Jim Edgar
Sun Apr 12, 2020 12:09 am
Forum: Discussion
Topic: How to equalise loudness across a number of voice recordings
Replies: 11
Views: 12185

How to equalise loudness across a number of voice recordings

LUFS / RMS are the current standards, depending upon your field.  Youlean Loudness Meter is a good free AU plugin https://youlean.co/youlean-loudness-meter/ Jim Edgar VO:  JimEdgarVoices.com  |  @jimedgarvoices  | Source-Connect -  jimedgarvoices For audio/studio help:  JustAskJimVO.studio  ...
by Jim Edgar
Sat Apr 11, 2020 11:06 pm
Forum: Discussion
Topic: Combine effects for repeated tasks
Replies: 14
Views: 15555

Combine effects for repeated tasks

Audio Units Rack Jim EdgarVO:  JimEdgarVoices.com  |  @jimedgarvoices  | Source-Connect -  jimedgarvoices For audio/studio help:  JustAskJimVO.studio  |  Schedule a session On Sat, Apr 11, 2020 at 3:32 PM Cary W <forum2mail@hairersoft.com ( forum2mail@hairersoft.com )> wrote: Since I posted ...
by Jim Edgar
Sat Apr 11, 2020 8:58 pm
Forum: Discussion
Topic: How to equalise loudness across a number of voice recordings
Replies: 11
Views: 12185

How to equalise loudness across a number of voice recordings

RMS is a better way to balance. Peak is simply the loudest single cycle (wave) in the file. One loud click could throw things off if you are normalizing by Peak. Using stock plugins, you could use the limiter and then normalize down to a reasonable level. Typical RMS targets for audiobooks are -18 t...
by Jim Edgar
Wed Mar 04, 2020 3:07 pm
Forum: Discussion
Topic: recorder for Skype
Replies: 3
Views: 7789

recorder for Skype

https://support.skype.com/en/faq/FA12395/how-do-i-record-my-skype-calls Jim Edgar VO:  JimEdgarVoices.com  |  @jimedgarvoices  | Source-Connect -  jimedgarvoices For audio/studio help:  JustAskJimVO.studio  |  Schedule a session On Wed, Mar 4, 2020 at 3:15 AM alex_stuart <forum2mail@hairers...
by Jim Edgar
Sat Nov 09, 2019 7:32 pm
Forum: Discussion
Topic: Spoken Word Audiobook Settings
Replies: 13
Views: 15113

Spoken Word Audiobook Settings

I generally don't recommend the various Leveler plug-ins for audiobook work.  I've used them a few times for wrangling podcast interviews which tend to have wildly varying levels. But for audiobooks, they can cause noise floor issues.  And generally the performance is much more controlled - both ...
by Jim Edgar
Tue Oct 29, 2019 8:35 pm
Forum: Discussion
Topic: MacOS Catalina 64-bit
Replies: 2
Views: 3783

MacOS Catalina 64-bit

While the application is 64 bit, you should be mindful that almost every audio software company has advised not to upgrade immediately. Unless Catalina is mission-critical for your business (which is reasonably unlikely), it might be a better strategy to let others do the beta testing... ;^) Here's...
by Jim Edgar
Wed Oct 16, 2019 9:06 pm
Forum: Discussion
Topic: Exception errors on OS Catalina
Replies: 2
Views: 3405

Exception errors on OS Catalina

Over the past few weeks, there have been all kinds of warnings from Audio manufacturers to not implement the update to Catalina.  Here's a good article as to why: https://www.pro-tools-expert.com/production-expert-1/2019/9/18/macos-catalina-compatibility-why-it-might-take-pro-audio-and-music-softwa...