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Originally Posted by narticus
I see, i didn't realize you were translating the packaging as well.
Good to know about the auto de-clicker. Didn't know it had an affect on the music. I'll give the manual method a try next time.
Also, I'm not sure if I understand how to EQ in Audition. What method do you use?
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Yeah - I try to make my reproductions as accurate as possible in the full sense of the work.
The auto-de-clicker in Audition is great. You just have to make sure you don't kill the highs and mids. Run the declicker and then listen to it. Then stop it, press ctrl+z and listen to it again. There should be NO DIFFERENCE in the sound except for the added clicks and pops. If you hear the tone change or higher frequencies, the declicker is set too high.
As for EQ - there are many options. I like to use a parametric equalizer with a natural slope. The EQ points depend on the music and the type of music I am fixing. I always try to get a natural, smooth warm sound. So I always EQ to get that sound from all recordings. I will focus on the either the main vocal and/or main instrument. I find that once you get that right, all the rest falls into place and only a little more tweaking is needed.
When using EQ try not to go overboard. If you feel you need -10db at 1500 cycles then do -5db. Estimate what you feel is right, then cut it in half. I find this translates well once you listen to it on other systems.
Also, when you EQ try to subtract instead of adding. If you boost a cycle, do it in small steps of 1/2 a db. Usually subtracting will yield better results as when you subtract a certain frequency, you will also lower the hiss and noise contained in that frequency. Most importantly, use your ears and have fun!