Can this sound pop be removed?

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KeyMs92
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Can this sound pop be removed?

Post by KeyMs92 » Tue Sep 20, 2011 6:41 pm

Hi,

I've been struggling for a few hours with these annoying sound pops from a BBC stream recording. I've tried every effect and trick I could think of but the result hasn't become 100% (or 99%) satisfying. It seems as if the sound pop doesn't really go along with the sound but is rather replacing it; I've had the best by results by just removing it and then either replace it with nothing, silence or a small repeat of the sound just before the pop. Still, it is quite noticeable.

I've added a short clip, so if anyone can give me some advice.. much appreciated! :)
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Re: Can this sound pop be removed?

Post by steve » Tue Sep 20, 2011 9:25 pm

I presume you mean the weird "blip" just after 6.3 seconds?

It sounds like that was a glitch in the BBC stream. There's no automatic way that I know of to get rid of that, but if you cut out the bad bit, then make a short cross-fade between the parts either side then you can get a pretty good repair.
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Re: Can this sound pop be removed?

Post by KeyMs92 » Tue Sep 20, 2011 10:05 pm

Yes indeed, 'blip' is the better word for it.
Your advice was really useful! I've tried it and although still audible it'll probably go unnoticed for the unconscious-minded (which is the point). I'll stick with this solution for all the blips to come :)

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