How To Remove Background Noise In Audacity With Simple Steps!

 

Removing background noise in Audacity is simple! Follow these easy steps:

Step 1: Open Your Audio File

1. Launch Audacity.
2. Click File > Open and select the audio file you want to edit.

Step 2: Select A Noise Profile

1. Play your audio and find a section where only background noise is present.
2. Click and drag to highlight that section.
3. Go to Effect > Noise Reduction.
4. Click Get Noise Profile (this tells Audacity what to remove).

Step 3: Apply Noise Reduction

1. Select your entire audio track (Ctrl + A or Cmd + A on Mac).
2. Go to Effect > Noise Reduction again.
3. Adjust the settings:
   • Noise Reduction (dB): Start with 12-20 dB.
   • Sensitivity: Around 6.
   • Frequency Smoothing: Around 3.
4. Click Preview to test, then OK if it sounds good.

Step 4: Fine-Tune If Needed

• If the audio still has noise, repeat Step 3 with slightly higher settings.
• If your voice sounds unnatural, lower the Noise Reduction (dB).

Step 5: Export Your Cleaned Audio

1. Click File > Export.
2. Choose your preferred format (MP3, WAV, etc.).
3. Save and enjoy noise-free audio!

✨ Bonus Tips:
✔ Use a pop filter and quiet room while recording to minimize noise.
✔ Try High-Pass Filter (Effect > Filter Curve EQ) to reduce low-frequency hum.