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Noise Reduction Software Usage Survey
We’re conducting a survey to better understand how audio professionals use noise reduction and restoration software. Your insights will help shape discussions, reviews, and future content on Production Expert.
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What is your primary area of work?
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Music
Post Production
Games Sound
How frequently do you use noise reduction/restoration tools in your workflow?
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Choose
Daily
Weekly
Occasionally
Rarely
Never
Which of the following noise reduction/restoration tools do you currently use? (Select all that apply)
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Accentize dxRevive
ACON Digital Acoustica
Cedar Audio Tools
Hush
iZotope RX
Sonnox Restore
Steinberg SpectraLayers
Waves Clarity Vx
Other (please specify) __________
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How often do you need to fix voiceover/narration?
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Rarely
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5
Frequently
How often do you need to fix film/TV dialogue
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Rarely
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4
5
Frequently
How often do you need to fix podcast recordings?
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Rarely
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5
Frequently
How often do you need to fix interview recordings?
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Rarely
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5
Frequently
How often do you need to fix location sound?
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Rarely
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5
Frequently
How often do you need to fix live recordings (concerts, performances)?
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Rarely
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5
Frequently
How often do you need to fix studio recordings (music)?
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Rarely
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5
Frequently
How often do you need to fix foley/sound FX?
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Rarely
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5
Frequently
How often do you need to fix archival/restoration work?
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Rarely
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3
4
5
Frequently
What types of audio problems do you most frequently use noise reduction tools to fix? (Select all that apply)
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Background noise (e.g., fans, air conditioning, hum)
Broadband noise (e.g., white noise, hiss)
Clicks and pops
Crackle (e.g., from vinyl, digital artifacts)
Clipping distortion
Reverb reduction (de-reverb)
Dialogue noise (e.g., clothing rustle, lip smacks)
Wind noise
Electrical hum/buzz
Interference (e.g., radio frequency interference, mobile phone noise)
Room tone matching
Plosive reduction
Sibilance (excessive "S" sounds)
Other:
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On a scale of 1 to 5, how often do you encounter background noise?
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Rarely
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2
3
4
5
Frequently
On a scale of 1 to 5, how often do you encounter broadband noise (hiss, static)?
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Rarely
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2
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4
5
Frequently
On a scale of 1 to 5, how often do you encounter clicks and pops?
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Rarely
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4
5
Frequently
On a scale of 1 to 5, how often do you encounter clipping distortion?
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Rarely
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4
5
Frequently
On a scale of 1 to 5, how often do you need to dereverb?
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Rarely
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4
5
Frequently
On a scale of 1 to 5, how often do you encounter dialogue noise (rustle, lip smacks)?
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Rarely
1
2
3
4
5
Frequently
On a scale of 1 to 5, how often do you encounter electrical hum/buzz?
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Rarely
1
2
3
4
5
Frequently
How do you typically apply noise reduction? (Select all that apply)
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As a real-time plugin on tracks
As an offline process before mixing
As a final step before delivery
Only when absolutely necessary
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What are the biggest challenges you face when using noise reduction tools?
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Loss of audio quality after processing
Finding the right balance (not too much, not too little)
Processing time / performance issues
Too many steps needed to get a good result
Difficulty learning the software
Other:
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If you had to choose, do you prefer automated fixes or to do your noise reduction manually?
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Manual
Automated
Are there any things missing from the current tools available that you need for your work?
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