# Audio Gate Trim

Trim audio below a certain volume threshold (noise gate)

> Canonical page: https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/audio-gate-trim

- **Category:** Media

- **Keywords:** audio, gate, noise gate, trim, silence

## Overview

The Audio Gate Trim tool applies a noise gate to audio files, automatically trimming sections where the volume falls below a specified threshold. This helps remove unwanted background noise, silence, or low-level sounds, resulting in cleaner audio output.

## Inputs

- **Audio File** (file): Select an audio file
- **Threshold (e.g., -45dB)** (text): -45dB
- **Ratio** (text): e.g., 4
- **Attack (ms)** (text): e.g., 10
- **Release (ms)** (text): e.g., 150
- **Makeup Gain (dB)** (text): e.g., 3

## When to use

- When you need to remove background noise or silent gaps from audio recordings.
- To clean up podcast, interview, or voiceover audio by eliminating low-volume sections.
- When preparing audio for editing or publishing to ensure consistent volume and clarity.

## How it works

- Upload your audio file in a supported format.
- Set the threshold volume level (e.g., -45dB) below which audio will be trimmed.
- Adjust optional parameters like ratio, attack, release, and makeup gain to control the gate's behavior.
- Process the file to generate a trimmed audio output with reduced noise.

## Use cases

- Removing ambient noise from home studio recordings.
- Cleaning up voice recordings for audiobooks or e-learning content.
- Gating instrument tracks in music production to isolate sounds.

## Frequently asked questions

### What audio file formats are supported?

The tool accepts common audio formats such as MP3, WAV, and others as specified by the file input.

### How do I choose the right threshold?

Set the threshold based on the volume of the noise you want to remove; for example, -45dB for typical background noise.

### What is the purpose of the ratio setting?

The ratio controls how much the audio is attenuated when below the threshold, similar to a compressor ratio.

### Can I preview the audio before processing?

This tool processes the file directly; use audio editing software for previews if needed.

### Does the tool add any effects besides gating?

No, it primarily applies a noise gate; makeup gain can boost the output volume if needed.

## Related tools

- [Audio Denoise Chain](https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/audio-denoise-chain): Apply a multi-step denoise chain with filters and optional RNNoise
- [Audio Gated Reverb](https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/audio-gated-reverb): Apply a reverb effect that is cut off abruptly
- [Audio Insert Silence](https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/audio-insert-silence): Insert silence at a specific timestamp in an audio file
- [Audio Replace With Silence](https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/audio-replace-with-silence): Replace a segment of audio with silence
- [Audio Sermon & Lecture Splitter](https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/audio-sermon-lecture-splitter): Split a long sermon or lecture at reliable silences and optional timestamped topic, applause, or music hints.
- [Audio Tape Hiss](https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/audio-tape-hiss): Add tape hiss noise for a vintage feel
- [Audio Volume Decrease](https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/audio-volume-decrease): Decrease the volume of an audio file by a percentage or dB
- [Audio Volume Increase](https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/audio-volume-increase): Increase the volume of an audio file by a percentage or dB

## Samples

- [Copyright-Free FLAC Audio Samples](https://elysiatools.com/en/samples/flac-samples): Lossless FLAC audio samples for testing and development, mirrored from MP3 set with nature sounds and meditation music
- [Copyright-Free MP3 Audio Samples](https://elysiatools.com/en/samples/mp3-samples): Collection of royalty-free audio samples for testing and development purposes including nature sounds, meditation music, and ambient audio
- [Copyright-Free WAV Audio Samples](https://elysiatools.com/en/samples/wav-samples): Uncompressed PCM WAV audio samples for testing and development, mirrored from MP3 set with nature sounds and meditation music
- [Copyright-Free Raw PCM Audio Samples](https://elysiatools.com/en/samples/pcm-samples): Raw PCM s16le audio samples featuring nature ambience and relaxing music for waveform, playback, and conversion workflows