How To Remove Background Noise In Video (Updated!)

Remove background noise in videos, fast and easy! Here’s how to fix humming & background noise from air conditioners, fans etc. in your videos.

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-- How To Remove Background Noise In Videos (Updated!) --

While audio issues are best avoided in the shooting process, sometimes background noise from an air-conditioner or an open window goes unnoticed until the edit process, and unwanted noise in your videos can be distracting for your viewers.

The great news is, there are so many options out there to remove background noise, with programs like Audacity or Adobe Audition, and even a few simple tweaks you can make to your audio files in your Video Editing Software.

In this video we’ll show you exactly how you can remove background noise in your videos, with a few audio editing tips and tricks along the way!

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[p_mouse]

Nice video. Actually I would like to give a bit of advice in addition, some extra steps to make it even better. Especially because this method only works for static noise, but not as good for low or high pitched noises.
Since the human voice has a limited bandwidth there are some extra tricks you can do.
It's important to follow these steps in order.
First we add a highpass filter of around 100-200hz to remove any low frequency sound and rumble. Next we add a lowpass filter at 6-10khz to remove any high pitched noises. If you want to do any equalizing, now it's also time to do it. After that we do the same noise reduction trick shown i this video, but keep it more on the safe side. The reason is because next we are going to add a so called noise gate. The combination really removes a lot of noise. Also keep the settings of the noise gate on the safe side.
An additional step is to add a compressor to make your voice sound more clear. But be careful otherwise you'll sound like one of these annoying radio stations.
@Justin. You're free to use this information in another video if you like. I have been recording audio for years and I have found that this method is close to bullet proof. All these things are possible in Audacity. I just made a sort of profile/preset and basically always use it with any voice audio clip.

[captnawesum]

Ok seriously, your video and audacity saved my butt last night while making content. I forgot to turn off a table fan after filming and then remembered I saved this video. Absolute life saver. Thank you!

[Selfsufficientme]

Nice one Justin that's a very handy but simple trick to apply 👍

[learningsharingjapanese]

This is exactly what I want for noise reduction. I used audacity on my window and it is really works. Thank you so much.

[shamiljamion]

Thanks for updating this. Can't tell you how many times I've had to refer back to your previous video on this topic!

[pubsofprague]

This is a brilliant tip! We are just starting out, and we video in bars, so background noise is a real issue, as you can imagine. Thanks Justin

[JenKokoskaYoga]

Thanks again, Justin. This vid was very helpful, as Part 3 of our current yoga series (Awakening Gentle Awareness) had airconditioner background noise. It's very cold at the moment in Adelaide, and our reverse cycle air conditioner was on, so Jen could keep warm during her class. Jen had it off for Part 2 of the series, but accidentally left it on for Part 3. Audacity is currently exporting the file, but the preview was great - significant noise reduction and no air conditioner sound! Cheers again. James (and Jen).

[pompeymonkey]

The parallels between this and astrophotography noise reduction are profound.
We all owe Mr Fourier a lot of gratitude. :)

[healthygreen]

Hello brother. I want to congratulate you for making life of people easy and not just making useless content. May you be happy, healthy and blessed

[GJ-GamingJunkie]

My friend, you are an absolute god! I make short gaming movies and I've been messing around with the noise reduction settings in my video editing software for months, trying to get rid of the noise but my voice quality always takes a hit! I tried audacity years ago but none of the videos I watched ever explained it well enough. But you were very clear, to the point and easy to understand with none of the unnecessary extra fluff! After watching your video I tried exactly what you said and it has worked perfectly! Thank you very much!

[onlinevideomasterypro]

Your tutorial is super helpful, Justin! I had tried Audactity a couple of years ago and found it confusing. I shot a smartphone video today in a hotel atrium and between the AC and a fountain going in the background, I had a mess on my hands. After following this tutorial, I removed all of the noise and now have a lovely vocals-only video sitting in Screenflow for export. Thank you!

[christianc]

JUSTIN BROWN, YOU ARE AMAZING! You have no idea how much you're helping me! I've watched so many of your videos & I super excited! You need like a YouTuber of the year award!!

[HamzaRashid]

This is exactly what I've been wanting to do for the last two months!! I was about to begin editing this week and had no idea how to do this. Thank you for being the perfect guide to us new youtubers! I would love to see how to do this in DaVinci Resolve 16. Some thoughts on video ideas - very beginner level color grading for a quick easy win would be helpful.

[njabulonkosi]

I just bought a new lavalier mic and it was capturing good voice but there was this awful background noise. You have just made my life easier, i can now start filming without any worries.

[Sara-jgod]

Thank you for all your helpful videos!! I have a small question how can we avoid these issues while filming? like there are any camera setup to reduce the air conditioners background? thanks again!

[ASMREUPHORICSTIMULATION]

OMG, you made this so easy, my ASMR was pretty good providing that I recorded at night when everyone was asleep. But now I can record any time of day and I no longer have to wait for everyone to go to bed to make my videos. I did a mock test with my loud air conditioner in the background and I did a whisper test and all you could hear was just my ASMR whispering!! I am happy! Excited to create even better quality content.

[WhatchaGotSay]

Justin...you saved my new project just now! So valuable!

[LoveandSoul]

awesome, Justin!! cant wait to try this. bought a videomicro to shoot my videos and record guided meditations, and it does a great job!! plus the noise reduction tool, gonna get some really noice audios!! 😆😍 thank you!!

[MorganaHilra]

Thank you. I tried others but, this one cleaned up my noise issue the best. It's still not perfect but, until I can figure out why my mic is so low, and why I am missing all the "features" in the sound properties, this is likely my best option.
Thanks!

[HILLINGDONvision]

Thanks Justin, editing for our community group and you have been a lifesaver!