Key Facts
- Category
- Media
- Input Types
- file, number, checkbox, select
- Output Type
- file
- Sample Coverage
- 4
- API Ready
- Yes
Overview
The Audio Denoise Chain tool reduces noise in audio files using a multi-step process. It combines highpass and lowpass filters with FFT denoise, and optionally applies RNNoise for enhanced cleanup, delivering clearer audio output.
When to Use
- •When audio recordings have background noise like hums, hisses, or static.
- •When preparing audio for podcasts, videos, or professional broadcasts to improve clarity.
- •When cleaning up interview or field recordings for better listening or transcription accuracy.
How It Works
- •Upload an audio file in a supported format such as MP3, WAV, or AAC.
- •Configure highpass and lowpass frequencies to filter out unwanted noise bands.
- •Set the noise floor in dB and optionally enable RNNoise for deeper noise reduction.
- •Select the output format and process the file to download the cleaned audio.
Use Cases
Examples
1. Podcast Background Hum Removal
Podcaster- Background
- A podcaster recorded an episode with a constant low-frequency hum from the microphone setup.
- Problem
- The hum distracts listeners and reduces audio professionalism.
- How to Use
- Upload the audio file, set highpass frequency to 80 Hz to filter out the hum, and enable RNNoise for additional cleanup.
- Example Config
-
highpassFreq: 80, useRnnoise: true - Outcome
- The hum is significantly reduced, resulting in a cleaner and more engaging podcast episode.
2. Interview Noise Reduction
- Background
- A journalist recorded an interview in a noisy environment with traffic sounds in the background.
- Problem
- Background noise makes it difficult to hear the interviewee clearly.
- How to Use
- Upload the interview audio, adjust lowpass frequency to 12000 Hz to cut high-frequency noise, and set noise floor to -25 dB.
- Example Config
-
lowpassFreq: 12000, noiseFloor: -25 - Outcome
- Background noise is minimized, and the interview audio becomes clear and easy to understand.
Try with Samples
audio, fileRelated Hubs
FAQ
What audio file formats are supported?
The tool accepts various audio formats including MP3, WAV, AAC, M4A, OGG, Opus, and FLAC, as indicated by the audio/* file type.
What is RNNoise and when should I use it?
RNNoise is an optional neural network-based noise reduction algorithm. Enable it for advanced cleanup of complex noise patterns in audio.
Can I adjust the noise reduction level?
Yes, you can set the noise floor in dB and configure highpass and lowpass frequencies to control the reduction intensity.
What is the default output format?
The default output format is MP3, but you can choose from options like AAC, M4A, OGG, Opus, FLAC, or WAV.
Is there a file size limit?
Yes, the maximum file size is 200 MB (209715200 bytes).