What is de-essing? The dos and don’ts of using a de-esser
Vocals are a tricky business, especially when the singer is sibilant. Sibilance can be piercing, harsh, shrill, and generally unpleasant. Yet we often need...
Audio repair
Audio repair is the process of restoring damaged audio or removing unwanted background noise captured during sound recording. Check out our resources below to learn all about audio repair.
What are audio artifacts? Types, causes, and removal techniques
At some point in your career as an audio engineer, you’ll come across audio that was either recorded improperly, mixed poorly, or was transferred...
7 ways to use RX Music Rebalance in production and mixing
I'm often asked if vocals can be removed from a recording, or if it’s possible to split a song into different tracks for remixing. I used to tell...
Understanding spectrograms
There are countless audio analyzers out there that tell us information about the audio we're working with from peak volume and dynamic range to stereo...
Getting started with Music Production Suite 7
In the ever-evolving world of music production, staying ahead of the curve with the latest tools and techniques is essential to getting your best sound....
What is phase in audio? 5 ways to address phase issues
Like headroom, the concept of phase is one of those core, foundational concepts in audio engineering that is often misunderstood. If the Wikipedia...
10 common uses for audio restoration in mastering
iZotope RX is used for audio repair and restoration in many different industries: film post production for dialogue editing, audio archival to preserve...
What is ARA? How to make audio production easier in your DAW
ARA: When it comes to audio plugins and plugin formats, you might be scared of these three little letters. You might not understand what it means to use...
What is ADR in film? Automatic dialogue replacement explained
Imagine that you’re watching your favorite action film. Maybe there is a fight sequence or car chase happening yet every line of dialogue is perfectly...
How to isolate a vocal with Music Rebalance in RX
Whether you're producing a remix, hunting for samples, or simply satisfying your curiosity, learning how to isolate vocals from a song can open up a...
How to solve common audio problems with RX Repair Assistant
Recorded vocals and instruments can be full of issues. Background noise and unwanted sounds that can interfere with the clarity of the audio. Poor microphone...
How to remove background noise from dialogue recordings
Background noise can be caused hundreds of different ways. It could be a neighbor mowing their lawn while you record a podcast, a creaky floor shifting under a...
