Folks, I just wanted to let you know about a plug in I bought for my Vegas NLE called Noise Reduction (because I thought it would be of general interest).
Recently, I filmed some footage in the studio and it contained a 60 Hz buzz caused by one of the transformers off the HMI lighting. It is of course my own fault as while filming I thought it wouldn't come through (it was barely discernable in the headphones), but guess what, I was wrong! I'm not ashamed to tell you I despaired and briefly contemplated cutting my wrists as one of the fellas had flown in from California while the other came from Florida . . . so not only would the expense of a re-shoot would be huge, but there was the embarassment factor, i.e. leaving me looking like a damned rookie!
Anyway, my pal David Jon Devoucoux suggested I investigate a plug in available for Vegas called Noise Reduction 2.0. Now, I'll grant you some would say is pricey, but nonetheless (all things considered) it also might be able to save my ass! So I checked and there's a free download (good for 7-days) which I promptly tried and WOW, it easily dealt with the problem. Plus it had a few more options.
One option that might be especially useful is called Clipped Peak Restoration which does just what you might imagine it does, restore that brrrrtsh of clipped audio (especially likely if you shoot DV). There are other functions which aren't of special use to me at this time, like a Vinyl Restoration, and Click and Crackle Removal (though they could be highly useful if you are into recording old LPs). Anyway, here's the link . . .
http://www.sonicfoundry.com/products/showproduct.asp?PID=14
In closing, I am so impressed that I went ahead and bought it just to have in my arsenal as considering what my options were, it's cheap! For what it's worth, it's on special right now for 280 bucks - marked down from $400 (of course, I make my living with this, so hobbyists likely need not bother).
Knowing some of you guys might be interested, I decided to post here and let you know about it. Trust me when I say "this" plug-in is reason enough to buy Vegas (if you are one of those who is still sitting on the fence). Highly recommended!
By the way, the real solution is (as always) to make sure of what's being recorded but in this case, it was a judgement call . . . and I exhibited poor judgement! Of course, I've since moved the offending transformer outof earshot (so I don't record its buzz again). Enough said.
Recently, I filmed some footage in the studio and it contained a 60 Hz buzz caused by one of the transformers off the HMI lighting. It is of course my own fault as while filming I thought it wouldn't come through (it was barely discernable in the headphones), but guess what, I was wrong! I'm not ashamed to tell you I despaired and briefly contemplated cutting my wrists as one of the fellas had flown in from California while the other came from Florida . . . so not only would the expense of a re-shoot would be huge, but there was the embarassment factor, i.e. leaving me looking like a damned rookie!
Anyway, my pal David Jon Devoucoux suggested I investigate a plug in available for Vegas called Noise Reduction 2.0. Now, I'll grant you some would say is pricey, but nonetheless (all things considered) it also might be able to save my ass! So I checked and there's a free download (good for 7-days) which I promptly tried and WOW, it easily dealt with the problem. Plus it had a few more options.
One option that might be especially useful is called Clipped Peak Restoration which does just what you might imagine it does, restore that brrrrtsh of clipped audio (especially likely if you shoot DV). There are other functions which aren't of special use to me at this time, like a Vinyl Restoration, and Click and Crackle Removal (though they could be highly useful if you are into recording old LPs). Anyway, here's the link . . .
http://www.sonicfoundry.com/products/showproduct.asp?PID=14
In closing, I am so impressed that I went ahead and bought it just to have in my arsenal as considering what my options were, it's cheap! For what it's worth, it's on special right now for 280 bucks - marked down from $400 (of course, I make my living with this, so hobbyists likely need not bother).
Knowing some of you guys might be interested, I decided to post here and let you know about it. Trust me when I say "this" plug-in is reason enough to buy Vegas (if you are one of those who is still sitting on the fence). Highly recommended!
By the way, the real solution is (as always) to make sure of what's being recorded but in this case, it was a judgement call . . . and I exhibited poor judgement! Of course, I've since moved the offending transformer outof earshot (so I don't record its buzz again). Enough said.