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Sorry, not sure how else to describe what I need to do.

Basically I've recorded something which is very flat but every now and then it spikes, would be easier if I could print screen but I can't.

Imagine this.

vvvvvvvvv|vvvvvvvvvv|vvvvvv

I don't want to lose any of the audio but I need to bring the loudest bits down so I can then normalize and increase the volume as a whole.

How do I cut anything above a certain level?

Hope that makes sense?

Thanks

dw84uk wrote:Basically I've recorded something which is very flat but every now and then it spikes... I need to bring the loudest bits down so I can then normalize and increase the volume as a whole. How do I cut anything above a certain level?

Effect > Compressor. If this was a vocal recording by you, use a pop filter and move back a bit from the microphone.


Gale