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Wind over a lav
Hello
Had a shoot where we got a great deal of wind noise. Looking for recommendations for which filter(s) preference others have. Lav was recorded on Channel 1, Camera Mic (serious wind issues) was Channel 2. I stripped out Channel 2 (a great deal better) but believe with filtering the audio can be further improved.
I have FCP and Soundtrack Pro (have never used).
Thanks for your responses!
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2 Replies
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I’ve used the 3 band equalizer in the FCP audio filters. The first part of the filter is the low frequency. I just take that to 150-300 Hz and take the gain to -10 or -15. That makes the deep rumble soften a little.
-Trevor
-trevor ward
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I agree with Trevor. However, try a low shelf filter first, that sort of narrows down the frequency for the “other noise” usually throughout the bandwidth. Forgive me if I sound simplistic on this next statement: The easiest way to use an EQ filter is to take the gain to the maximum amount of filtering (full minus) then take the frequence and sweep back and forth during playback to hear the best results. You will hear this cool “sweeoooosshh…” sound as you sweep and then the unwanted noise will fade. Then go back and tweak the gain. After that, write this on your location checklist: 1. get new windscreens….3 for each lav. It’s much easier to keep the noise out, than to get it out later, sort of like red wine…
good luck,
Malcolm
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