A simple workflow
- Record each speaker, ideally on their own microphone or phone.
- Open each file in Noise Reducer.
- Use Balanced or Strong for speech. Max can thin out voices on clean takes.
- Save as WAV and edit in your usual app.
Noise reduction or a quiet room?
A quiet room always beats software. Soft furniture, curtains and a closed door make a bigger difference than any setting. Noise reduction is for everything you cannot control: the neighbour's lawnmower, an air conditioner you cannot switch off, a remote guest in a cafe.
Compared with web tools
Web tools such as Adobe Podcast Enhance need an upload and have daily limits on the free plan. Noise Reducer works on the phone with no upload and no daily minutes.
Questions and answers
What format should I save for editing?
WAV keeps full quality for further editing. M4A is smaller and fine for sharing.
Can it fix two people talking over each other?
No tool separates overlapping voices well from a single microphone. Record each person separately when you can.