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I have an audio recording that’s worth keeping, but it’s plagued by steady appliance-type background noise. I’m looking for someone who can: • Strip out the hum and any related unwanted sounds without harming the voice or musical content. • Deliver the cleaned file at the original length, in WAV or high-quality MP3. • Preserve natural tone—no tinny artifacts or over-compression. If you rely on tools like iZotope RX, Adobe Audition, Audacity with effective plug-ins, or a comparable DAW, that’s perfect. Please let me know how you’ll approach the noise profile and share a quick before/after sample from similar work if possible. I have the raw file ready to send as soon as we get started.
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Good day I work on these kinds of recordings often for personal, professional and legal purposes. I have a Masters degree in Audio and 25 years experience. Let's chat Adriaan
$110 USD in 1 day
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Hi there, I understand your goal is to remove background noise from an audio recording without damaging the voice or musical content, and deliver it in clean form. As a skilled audio editor with experience using tools like iZotope RX and Adobe Audition, I'm confident I can help. My strengths lie in audio editing and sound design, which align well with this project. While my usual work involves more visual elements, I've worked on several audio-only projects where I had to refine and clean up recordings. In your case, I'd approach the noise profile using a combination of noise reduction tools and manual adjustments to preserve the natural tone. I can deliver a cleaned file at the original length in WAV or high-quality MP3 format. If you're interested, let's discuss further details over chat on Freelancer.
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Hi, Im a recording, mixing and mastering engineer with more than 20 years of experience. I have also experience in audio postproduction and restoration for film and podcasts. I have done similar jobs here in freelancer, please send me a piece of your audio and I will do a sample for you to check. Please check my portfolio and reviews for some of my works. looking forward to working with you regards Gabriel
$50 USD in 3 days
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Hello! I’m an audio enhancement specialist with a strong focus on cleaning background noise and boosting vocal clarity. Using professional tools such as Adobe Audition along with advanced sound restoration techniques, I can deliver crisp, high-quality audio tailored to your needs. I’m able to provide fast turnaround times and can begin right away. I’d be happy to share samples of previous work and walk you through the delivery schedule. Best Regards: Yasmeen Ahmad
$100 USD in 1 day
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Hi, I'd be happy to restore your recording and remove the appliance hum while preserving the natural quality of the voice and music. With **10+ years of experience** in audio restoration, I use **iZotope RX** and **Adobe Audition** to eliminate steady background noise without introducing unwanted artifacts or over-processing. ✅ Professional hum and noise removal ✅ Preserve natural voice and musical content ✅ High-quality WAV or MP3 delivery ✅ Fast turnaround with attention to detail Feel free to send me the raw file, and I'll assess it before starting to ensure the best possible results. I can also share examples of similar restoration work upon request. **Let's discuss your project and get started right away!** **Regards,** **Jamil Ahmed**
$50 USD in 1 day
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Hello I have been an audio restoration engineer for over 20 years. Looking at my profile you’ll find some examples. Can you tell me how long your file is to price the work properly. Can you also please send me a sample of your audio to determine the degree of restoration.
$30 USD in 1 day
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Remove Background Noise from Recording — I'll strip that steady appliance hum from your 30-second clip and return a clean, natural-sounding WAV/MP3 — no tinny artifacts, no over-compression, voice and music fully intact. Clean dialogue/music restoration is baked into every video/podcast project I deliver (50+ projects, 5.0 stars, 100% on-time). I work in iZotope RX 11 / Adobe Audition: spectral noise profiling → Spectral Repair for steady tones → Dialogue Isolate or Music Rebalance if needed → gentle de-hum/de-click → loudness normalize to target. I'll send a 10s before/after so you hear the difference before full delivery. My process: Noise profile & test — Capture the hum fingerprint, run a 10s process pass, send A/B for your approval. Full clean & verify — Apply across full 30s, QC on headphones/monitors for artifacts, match original level/tone. Deliver — 24-bit WAV + 320 kbps MP3 (or your spec), same length, ready to use. Turnaround: 1–2 hours from file receipt. Send the raw clip and I'll return the test segment immediately.
$60 USD in 1 day
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Hello, I am a sound engineer with extensive experience in audio editing, restoration, mixing, and mastering, and I would like to collaborate with you on removing background noise from your audio file. Here is what I will do: I will separate the vocals from the music and process each track individually to reduce or eliminate background noise (this is the most effective method). Then, I will create a new mix, apply meticulous mastering, and deliver the final master as a 24-bit, 48 kHz (or higher) WAV file. I look forward to hearing from you. Best regards, John Garcia Ramos Sound Engineer and Music Producer
$100 USD in 2 days
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Dear Hiring Manager, I can perfectly clean your audio file and completely strip out that appliance-type hum while preserving the rich, natural tone of the original recording. I completely understand your concern about "tinny artifacts" and over-compression. When handling a steady background hum, aggressive generic filters can easily ruin the vocal dynamics. My approach using Audacity is careful and precise: Noise Profiling: I will isolate a clean segment of the background noise to map out a precise profile. Spectral/Targeted Reduction: Instead of heavily compressing the entire file, I will target only the specific hum frequencies, applying multi-stage, gentle noise reduction to keep the original voice/musical content warm, crisp, and untouched. Artifact-Free Delivery: The final file will be delivered at its exact original length in high-quality WAV or MP3, ensuring industry-standard clarity. I have my setup ready and can deliver this promptly. Feel free to share a 10-second raw snippet of the file right now in the chat, and I will send you a free before/after sample so you can hear the difference yourself before we get started. Looking forward to working with you! Best regards, Jawadi Khamis Audio Editor & Voice Producer.
$140 USD in 7 days
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Hi, I’d be happy to help you restore and clean your audio recording. I understand that the main goal is to remove the steady appliance noise/hum while preserving the natural character of the voice or musical content. I always focus on achieving a clean and professional result without introducing metallic artifacts, unwanted distortion, or excessive compression. My workflow is based on professional audio production environments, including Ableton Live, Pro Tools, and Logic Pro. I analyze the noise profile first, then apply the appropriate restoration techniques, noise reduction, EQ, and processing while carefully preserving the original tone and dynamics. I can deliver the cleaned file at the original length in high-quality WAV or MP3 format. I can also complete the project within 24 hours after receiving the raw file, depending on the complexity of the noise. Please send me the recording, and I’ll evaluate the noise characteristics and apply the best approach. I can provide a before/after sample so you can hear the improvement clearly. Looking forward to working with you.
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Hi Fort Dodge, I'm Rati Ranjan Biswal, and I'd love to remove the backgorund sound form the video that you will be providing me in the future. I'm a great fit because I have done a lot of editing jobs in the recent years. I'm ready to start working on your project and can complete it by the deadline you have provided. Looking forward to hearing from you. Rati Ranjan BIswal.
$140 USD in 4 days
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Hi there, I completely understand how frustrating it is to have a valuable recording marred by a persistent appliance hum. Preserving the natural tone of the voice and music while avoiding that dreaded "underwater" or tinny digital artifact requires a precise, surgical approach rather than generic noise reduction filters. I would love to help you clean this up and restore your audio to its best possible quality. My Approach to Your Audio: Spectral Analysis & Noise Profiling: I will use the iZotope RX Advanced Spectral Repair and Studio One to capture a clean profile of the steady appliance hum from a quiet section of your recording. Quality Check & Final Delivery: I will ensure the final track matches your original length exactly, preserving its natural dynamics without over-compression. The output will be delivered in pristine WAV and high-quality MP3 (320kbps). I rely daily on iZotope RX, Studio One. Free Sample Offer: Since you have the raw file ready, feel free to send a short clip (or the first 10–20 seconds). I will gladly process a free before/after sample so you can hear the quality of my work before you officially award the project! Looking forward to hearing your audio and working together.
$50 USD in 7 days
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Hello, I’d be happy to help restore your recording. I work in Cubase using professional tools such as iZotope RX, FabFilter, and, when appropriate, AI-assisted audio restoration to achieve the best possible results while preserving the natural character of the recording. Every recording is different, so if you can send me the audio first, I’ll listen to it and let you know exactly how much of the background noise can be removed without negatively affecting the voice or musical content. To help you make your decision with confidence, I’m happy to provide a free short before-and-after sample from your recording so you can evaluate the quality before we proceed. I look forward to hearing your audio!
$80 USD in 1 day
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OVERWHELMED With all the Ai Generated proposals. Give me a few seconds to show you why I am different. I've successfully enhanced audio quality for various projects involving background noise removal while preserving the original content. Your need for a clean 30-second recording aligns perfectly with my expertise. I understand the importance of maintaining natural tone and am well-versed in using tools like iZotope RX and Adobe Audition to achieve optimal results. I’d be happy to share samples of my previous work upon further discussion. I would love to chat about your project, the worst that can happen is you walk away with a free consultation. Regards, Clinton.
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Hello, I’d be happy to restore your recording. I’ll analyze the noise profile and remove the appliance hum and other unwanted sounds while preserving the natural tone of the voice or music. I also have many tools besides iZotope RX to help the task. You’ll receive the cleaned file at its original length in WAV or high-quality MP3, with revisions if needed. I look forward to working with you!
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having 3 years experience in restoration and noise cleaning so can work in detail. can deliver the best
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