Poor Audio in Video

[luisito]

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Hi Muggers!

I just recently converted a VHS tape to DVD which I can rip to my Mac. However, the audio is really bad, like the sound is really muffled (eg. like the video cam was in a bubble and can't clearly hear the people talking). I searched that it's possible to improve the audio of "muffled noises" in a video, I'm just not sure how.

I need some help in improving the quality of the audio. I was thinking of two ways and I was hoping to get your advice.

1) Load the video file (with the audio) in an app that specializes in audio enhancement.

• If ever, what app should I use?
• Do I have to split the video and audio and then merge them later?
• What're the specific steps in doing so?

2) Download an app that will "enhance/equalize" any audio output directly from my computer (without having to actually change anything with the file)

• Is there even such an application? If yes, what is it?
• Does the app solve "muffled" audio?

Would really appreciate expert advice from muggers, especially professionals!

Thank you!

Luisito

[luisito]

Update: I can use the equalizer setting that comes with VLC.

Thanks anyway.

[Kelvin]

Hey bro,

There are dozens of ways to fix the problem with your audio although you'll need very specific plug-ins that can be used with programs such as Logic or Pro-Tools. You can apply Waves X-Noise, EQ adjustments, and eventually master the cleaned up audio to make it as audible as possible.

HTHs.

Kelvin

[luisito]

I tried the equalizer through the VLC but it's not doing the quality job as I'd have hoped.

I see, pro tools like FCE/FCP? I'm not much of an expert in these programs, I guess I need to research specifically on how to do this.

Thanks!