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Q: Bought AKG 120 USB microphone - Picks up to much background noise

How can I reduce the hum? I bought the AKG 120 USB microphone for voiceover. I used a Seinnheiser ew100 G3 before - which worked okay. But I guess a condenser microphone is even more powerful and picks up more of what I did not want. When I compare the recordings the Seinnheiser is deeper and the AKG 120 picks up more hum and background noise.

 

Is there a software that can help me adjust the AKG 120? Right now it is picking up to much noise.

Posted on May 1, 2013 3:43 PM

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I had to buy more equipment. It really helped with a microphone stand for flooring. And a reflector filter. It was probably the noise and vibrations from the computer that was background noise.

Posted on Apr 16, 2014 5:22 PM

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    Lillianw83 Lillianw83 May 2, 2013 6:00 PM in response to Lillianw83
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    May 2, 2013 6:00 PM in response to Lillianw83

    Found the EQ in Garageband, AND that the volume settings in system preferences was too high.

    It sounds great in Garageband but not that great in FCPX. But at least I'm heading in the right direction.

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    judysings judysings May 3, 2013 12:20 PM in response to Lillianw83
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    May 3, 2013 12:20 PM in response to Lillianw83

    Hi Lillian83,

     

    Final Cut Pro X has the ability to analyze audio for hum during import and while editing.

    The relevant sections of the manual below will show you how:

     

     

    http://manuals.info.apple.com/en_US/final_cut_pro_x_user_guide.pdf

     

    Page 46 - Analyze Your Media

     

    Audio analysis options

    Final Cut Pro provides automatic analysis options that can fix common audio problems, analyze and group audio channels, and remove silent channels. You can analyze audio during import, or analyze video clips with audio issues in the Event Browser or in the Timeline.

     

    Analyze and fix audio problems: Analyzes the audio for hum, noise, and loudness. Final Cut Pro automatically fixes problems that are considered severe (marked in red) and flags problems that are considered moderate (marked in yellow). For more information, see Enhance audio on page 199.

     

    Page 199 - 201  Audio Tools and Techniques

     

    To show the Audio Enhancements inspector, do one of the following:

    • Choose Window > Go To > Audio Enhancements (or press Command-8).

    • Choose Show Audio Enhancements from the Enhancements pop-up menu in the toolbar.

    • In the Audio inspector, click the Audio Enhancements Inspector button next to Audio

    Analysis in the Audio Enhancements section. (After you make any adjustments, the button

    changes color.)

     

    To turn on an enhancement, click its icon or select its checkbox (when the enhancement is turned on, its checkbox is blue).

    Blue checkbox

     

    To remove hum: Select either 50 Hz or 60 Hz for Hum Removal.

    To close the Audio Enhancements inspector, click the back button .

     

     

    Hope this information helps!

     

    Judy

  • by Lillianw83,

    Lillianw83 Lillianw83 May 7, 2013 4:33 AM in response to judysings
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    May 7, 2013 4:33 AM in response to judysings

    Thanks Judy, but using the Hum Removal makes the audio sound like it is in a box.

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    Lillianw83 Lillianw83 Apr 16, 2014 5:22 PM in response to Lillianw83
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    Apr 16, 2014 5:22 PM in response to Lillianw83

    I had to buy more equipment. It really helped with a microphone stand for flooring. And a reflector filter. It was probably the noise and vibrations from the computer that was background noise.