Editing out buzz on mp3 file

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Editing out buzz on mp3 file

Post by freelance2010 » Sat Jan 02, 2010 5:19 pm

Hello
I am doing research and need to hear the (adult female) voice clearly on a set of wav audio files I'm listening to ... unfortunately, there's an annoying buzzing noise in the background on these files interfering with clarity of the words. I've tried using various filters and such using various downloaded programs designed to clean audio files (e.g. audacity) - but I'm having no luck.

I am wondering if someone can point me in the right direction (actually, if you could please be fairly specific that would be great - as I've already been working on this for hours but with nil success...)

Please find attached an mp3 fragment of the sound file with the buzzing.

If you have any suggestions for software that would be most welcomed - free or trial available would be best till I know its going to work...

Many thanks in advance
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Re: Editing out buzz on mp3 file

Post by steve » Sat Jan 02, 2010 6:57 pm

A "buzz" ! That's quite an understatement.

The noise is far too much to be able to do much in Audacity. The best I can manage is using "Gnome Wave Cleaner", but that's a Linux program. The good news is that you can get Gnome Wave Cleaner and Linux for free (open source software).

I've attached a short section (with the loud voice) - depending on how important this recording is and how good other options are you may want to consider upgrading your operating system.
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