Journalists, Take Note: Here Are Some AI Audio Tools For Clean Recordings
Clean audio is harder to come by than one might think. The amount of disturbances present in even the most peaceful environments, such as dogs barking, planes flying overhead, the wind, or even an air conditioning unit, are all present common problems when trying to come by clean audio recordings for one’s podcast or a video.
Luckily, AI is evolving to have more uses beyond ChatGPT’s strange ramblings: AI programs can now be inserted into audio recordings as “layers” that can filter out background noise and even clean up the clean audio track you record.
Here are some AI options for getting clean audio recordings.
KRISP
Krisp is an AI-powered noise canceling app that can be used during audio and video calls to remove background noise. It can be used as a standalone app or integrated into other communication tools such as Zoom, Skype, and Microsoft Teams. Krisp uses deep neural networks to detect and filter out background noise, leaving only the user's voice. This can be particularly useful for content creators who conduct interviews or record videos in noisy environments.
DESCRIPT
Descript is an AI-powered audio and video editing tool that can be used to clean up audio recordings. It uses machine learning algorithms to identify and remove unwanted background noise, such as hums, hisses, and clicks. Descript also has an automatic transcription feature that allows users to edit their audio files by editing the text transcription. This can be helpful for video creators who want to create subtitles or captions for their videos.
ACCUSONOUS ERA BUNDLE
The Accusonus ERA Bundle is a collection of AI-powered audio plugins that can be used in various audio and video editing software such as Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, and Audacity. The plugins can be used to remove background noise, echo, and reverb, as well as adjust the volume and equalization of audio tracks. The bundle includes several plugins, including Noise Remover, Reverb Remover, and Voice Leveler.
iZOTOPE RX 10
iZotope RX 10 is an advanced audio repair tool that uses AI-powered algorithms to fix audio problems. It can be used to remove background noise, clicks, pops, and other unwanted sounds from audio recordings. RX 10 also has a dialogue editing feature that allows users to remove or replace specific words or phrases in an audio recording. This can be useful for video creators who want to edit the audio without re-recording the entire video.
AUPHONIC
Auphonic is an AI-powered audio processing tool that can be used to improve the sound quality of audio recordings. It can be used to normalize audio levels, remove background noise, and enhance the clarity of speech. Auphonic also has an automatic loudness adjustment feature that can be used to ensure that audio levels are consistent across different recordings. This can be useful for video creators who want to ensure that their audio is balanced and consistent throughout their videos.
ADOBE PODCAST
Adobe Podcast won the International Journalists’ Network over because of how effective it was at its job. The software had no issue removing street noise, background chatter, wind, or ambient indoor noise, and only slightly struggled with dealing with sudden interruptions to the sound, such as a car backfiring loudly. It also provides the most free uploads, with three hours of free enhancing available per day—the other software on this list costs money after the first upload and includes zero hours of free enhancement. It also offers the following features, in addition to the expected audio benefits:
Automatic transcription: Adobe Podcast can automatically transcribe audio recordings into text, which can be useful for podcasters who want to create captions or transcripts of their shows.
Collaboration features: The service offers collaboration features that allow multiple users to work on the same podcast project. This can be useful for podcasters who work with teams or who want to collaborate with guests on their shows.
AI tools are still in their infancy and may experience different levels of effectiveness, but having them available at all is a step up from creating a fully soundproof space, as was the only option even as recently as two years ago. Over time, these tools are guaranteed to save journalists, podcasters, and others who rely on audio/visual means through which to make their living plenty of time and money.
