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Need Help On Audio Filters
I’m looking to boost the audio signal on a clean but low track. I’m working in FCP 4.5 and can not find a ‘gain’ filter among those offerred with that package of plugins and wonder if there is any other way I can achieve my goal with say the ‘compressor’ or 3bandeq’ filters. If that is not possible, is there some other way (download or whatever) that I can fix a perfectly good track that is just a little too low in the mix. Thanks.
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3 Replies
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You can double up the audio tracks, make a copy or two.
But I prefer to use Dynamics Processor. I’m not at my FCP machine today to look up the exact name of the filter. It know it’s got DYNAMIC in the name, though. Hmm. Might not be available in a version that old.bogiesan
This is my standard sigfile so do not take it personally: “For crying out loud, read the freakin’ manual.”
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I concur about simply doubling or quadrupling the tracks. The problem I sometimes encounter with this is that because your signal to noise ration is so low, boosting gain can sometimes accentuate a nasty hum or hiss.
If that happens with this clip, take the original single clip, and export it. Then open in Soundtrack Pro, highlight the clip and click Process – Effects – Mac OS – Graphic EQ. This will give you a 31 band EQ that will give you 20 db of gain, and allow you to isolate the unwanted sound from your clip.
Good luck.
jp
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If you are going to OMF for sound post then please don’t double & quadruple tracks. This is messy and creates extra work for everyone.
Drop the dynamic or peak limit plug in on the clip. It has a lot of extra gain. you don’t need to set anything in the dynamics (ie ratio 1:1). If you need more gain drop a second plugin on.
Best news is that those plugins don’t travel with the OMFi so there is no extra work in sound post. Also from an editing perspective, it remains one clip for editing, not an unruly collection.
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