How to Edit a Recording at too loud a level

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childofsai
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How to Edit a Recording at too loud a level

Post by childofsai » Sun Apr 08, 2012 9:09 am

Dear All,

I was at a concert last night and attempted to record some clips, but it seems the audio level was too loud, so the recording has not come out that well. I am attaching a short clip.
Is there any way I can salvage this in Audacity?
The clip is in AMR format.

Any sort of improvement would be much appreciated.

Many thanks for your help,

childofsai
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loud concert recording - AMV format
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Re: How to Edit a Recording at too loud a level

Post by PGA » Sun Apr 08, 2012 10:51 am

That's what is called a "clipped" recording. The recording equipment (mobile phone or iWotsit?) has been over-loaded with signal. When it's that bad, I'm afraid there's nothing you can do to get a good recording from it.

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