[Paul Figgiani]

Glenn,

Select the audio track segment in the FCP timeline and Right Click on it.

You’ll see the option that you are looking for

-paul.

[Paul Figgiani]

Wave Arts MR Noise gets my vote. The results are fantastic with artifact free ND. The ND algorithm has been recently updated resulting in an improvement in processing speed as well.

It’s available as an independent plugin or bundled with their Master Restoration Suite

https://wavearts.com/products/suites/master-restoration/

-paul.

[Paul Figgiani]

Steve,

Three key features that will probably interest you:

• annotated files retain your keyed metadata and are stored in a custom library
• metadata can be exported and linked to a specific file in a collaborative environment
• It supports FCP XML

The “47” connotation refers to an MPEG-4 file with embedded MPEG-7 metadata. So the logged media is converted to this format when you associate it with FL47. Originals remain intact.

The full screen viewer is flat out awesome. It displays segment references, metadata, etc during playback. It’s a great way to review your logged clips.

For the price there is nothing else out there that comes close to this application.

-paul.

[Paul Figgiani]

MPEG-7 is a standard for multimedia description, AKA metadata.

Here is the Spec:

https://www.chiariglione.org/mpeg/standards/mpeg-7/mpeg-7.htm#E9E3

Steve,

I have experience using Frameline 47. I think it may be just what you are looking for. As far as widespread support of the MPEG-7 spec. … not sure about that.

-paul.

[Paul Figgiani]

Thanks Gary,

I appreciate the help.

-paul.

[Paul Figgiani]

Thanks for that link. I wasn’t aware of that tool.

I’ll check it out.

-paul.

[Paul Figgiani]

Wolf,

Change the STP Submix Output to Stereo 1,2.

Then Export.

-paul.

[Paul Figgiani]

Ah … I misread your note. The Motu only has a single AES/EBU input.

-paul.

[Paul Figgiani]

Budget?

I use this from Motu:

https://www.motu.com/products/motuaudio/896

The inputs are mic/line switchable. Flexibility is extensive, the routing software is excellent, and it can be used on a stand alone basis.

Motu just updated all their USB/Firewire drivers [Leopard compatibility].

I’m happy with it. It sells for about $1K.

-paul.

[Paul Figgiani]

George,

Have a look at this tutorial that I produced for my executive producer. He is in the process of moving over to STP from Sound Forge,

I demonstrate how to remove problematic noise using the Frequency Spectrum View in Soundtrack Pro.

You may find this technique useful now – or for use in future projects.

https://www.pfiggmsc.com/frequency_edit.mov

-ptfigg.