Editing Software
Clipping
Distortion that occurs when an audio signal exceeds the maximum limit.
Compression
The process of reducing the dynamic range of an audio signal.
DAW (Digital Audio Workstation)
Software used for recording, editing and producing audio files.
Distortion
Distortion occurs when the audio signal is altered, causing a harsh, unpleasant sound.
Equalisation (EQing)
The process of adjusting specific frequencies within an audio signal.
Gain (dB)
A measure of the amplification level of an audio signal, expressed in decibels (dB).
Isolated Track
An individual recording from a single source.
Jump cut
A jump cut is an editing technique where a section of audio is abruptly removed, resulting in a noticeable shift.
Metadata
Text information that is embedded within the audio file.
Mixdown
The process of combining multiple audio tracks into a single one.
Mixing
The process of adjusting individual audio tracks, to optimise and improve audio quality.
Multi track
Multi-track recording involves capturing separate audio tracks for each sound source, allowing for individual editing.
Noise Gate
An audio processing tool used to reduce or eliminate background noise by muting audio signals below a certain threshold.
Noise Reduction
Noise reduction refers to the process of minimising unwanted ambient sounds in a podcast recording.
Normalisation
Normalisation adjusts the volume levels of an audio track to a standard level for consistency.
Stereo Mix
The process of combining multiple audio tracks into a two-channel output.
Waveform
A waveform is a visual representation of an audio signal, showing how sound levels change over time.