Adobe Express: Apply an effects rack for audio polishing

Demo summary
The user demonstrates running a multi-step effects chain including iZotope RX De-click, parametric EQ, dynamics processing, and normalization to achieve a professional sound.
Step-by-step
- Run the iZotope RX De-clicker by pressing 'D' on the keyboard
- Apply the full effects rack using a custom keyboard shortcut
- Review the Parametric Equalizer to reduce low-end frequencies
- Apply a light De-esser to remove high shrill frequencies
- Use Dynamics Processing for light compression
- Normalize the audio to -3 dB
- Apply the NS1 plugin to address the noise floor
Options
- Use the NS1 plugin from waves.com for additional noise floor reduction
Tips
- Set up an effects rack as a single keyboard shortcut to apply multiple polishing steps instantly
- Use a parametric equalizer to take the low end out if you have a deeper voice to avoid sounding too bassy
- Normalize to -3 dB as it is the standard for audio normalization
- Apply noise reduction even in quiet spaces to catch any remaining noise floor issues
Highlights
“I've set it up as a keyboard shortcut where I just hit one button and it applies all of the effects that I need to this file to polish it up”
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