Filtering out Audio

[Owen_Rocks_3]

Hey, I’m semi-new to using Shotcut and I’m trying to edit a video but I need to cut out some background noise, is there a way to eliminate all sounds below a certain DB level?

[shotcut]

Noise Gate Audio Filter

This filter uses the Steve Harris LADSPA Gate plugin, whose parameters are based on the Drawmer DS201. This filter is used to reduce some noise like a hum or echo or to reduce cross-talk between microphones that were targeting different sources. [image] Key Filter: Low Frequency Controls the cutoff of the low frequency filter (highpass). Key Filter: High Frequency Controls the cutoff of the high frequency filter (lowpass). Output Key Only Controls output monitor. When checked, it is the out…

[Owen_Rocks_3]

Hm, ok what slider would I use and in what direction to cut out background noise?

[shotcut]

I do know it well but try increasing Threshold,