Audio Restoration

[joe_04_04]

Does anyone have any advice?

[joe_04_04]

Is there a better Subforum to post in for this specific subject?

[LoFi_By_Choice]

I listened to your example and I don't see the problem with it. What is it exactly that you are trying to do with them? I wouldn't try to remove hiss, as you will inevitably be left with artifacts. Sounds like it's from the 50s or 60s, I would just leave it as it is, personally.

Run it through an eq and a nice preamp, and you will get the other results you are looking for.

Tape hiss on an old recording, to me, is like a baby picture of a kid with spagetti on his head. Maybe not the best representation of the person, but charming and returns you to a special time. You wouldn't want to photoshop the spagetti out of the picture, would you?

[joe_04_04]

Originally Posted by LoFi_By_Choice

I listened to your example and I don't see the problem with it. What is it exactly that you are trying to do with them? I wouldn't try to remove hiss, as you will inevitably be left with artifacts. Sounds like it's from the 50s or 60s, I would just leave it as it is, personally.

Run it through an eq and a nice preamp, and you will get the other results you are looking for.

Tape hiss on an old recording, to me, is like a baby picture of a kid with spagetti on his head. Maybe not the best representation of the person, but charming and returns you to a special time. You wouldn't want to photoshop the spagetti out of the picture, would you?

I guess I can see what you're getting at. And my intention was to never ruin the classic image, he'd still have the originals. But maybe it'd be best to ask him what his opinions are.. If he's even interested in a restoration.. Maybe he's got the same idea as you. I'll find out lol.