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This Plugin is Your New Dialogue Editing BFF
You can't live without it, once you have it
Dialogue editors know the struggle: phasing issues in dialogue recordings. These misalignments can wreak havoc on your mix, creating a thin, lifeless sound. While manual phase alignment is an option, it's a tedious and time-consuming process.
Enter SoundRadix's Auto-Align Post – a game-changer plugin that tackles this problem head-on. Here's why Auto-Align Post is a must-have tool for any audio professional:
Say Goodbye to Phase Headaches: Effortless Alignment Every Time
Imagine manually aligning every single microphone recording in a multi-mic setup, especially for a dialogue-heavy project. No more! Auto-Align Post automatically detects and corrects phase issues, saving you countless hours of frustration.
It's like having a sonic fairy godmother who waves her magic wand and eliminates phasing problems forever!
Time is Money: Auto-Align Post to the Rescue!
Focus on the Creative: Who has the time for tedious manual adjustments? Auto-Align Post automates the phase alignment process, freeing you up to focus on the creative aspects of your work. This means more time for tasks like mixing, editing, and sound design – the fun stuff!
Spend less time wrestling with technical issues and more time making your projects sound amazing.
User-Friendly Magic: Simplicity at its Finest
Effortless Workflow: Auto-Align Post boasts an incredibly user-friendly interface. Simply select the track you want to align to, then select the clips you want aligned, hit render, and voila! Your audio is phase-aligned and ready to shine in your mix.
No complicated menus or endless settings to navigate. Auto-Align Post makes achieving professional results a breeze.
Great, I got it. But how should I?...
Let's address some common questions about using Auto-Align Post in your workflow:
Q: Which microphone should I align to?
A: Typically, align to the most prominent microphone in that section of the recording.
Q: I'm prepping dialogue for a mixer. Boom and lav tracks are misaligned. Which should I align to?
A: Align to the boom mic. Mixers generally favor boom mics over lavalier mics. But you should always ask their preference!
Q: What Audiosuite settings should I use?
A: As a dialogue editor/mixer, I recommend processing the entire file for handles (easier editing later). Auto-Align Post is super fast, so file length won't significantly impact render time.
Q: I aligned with a reference track, but it jitters in certain spots?
A: Double-check that your reference track is not unmuted for the entire selection of audio you want to align. If you want to avoid these, change from Dynamic to Static. Dynamic adjusts for any time slipping as well, so having a muted clip in your reference track presents syncing issues.
Q: Is this the right purchase for me?
A: If you work extensively with dialogue editing and mixing, Auto-Align Post is a valuable investment. While you might avoid it initially, there will likely come a project that demands this tool. For sound effects editors, the usefulness might be more limited.
So consider it for your next plugin purchase!