TalismanRich
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You're on the right track. Pull up Effects > Equalization and you should be able to flip your EQ to Graphic and adjust the sliders. Move the filter width to the right to narrow the notch. I used this profile to both lower the hum, and to boost the bass in your voice. Once the bass noise is removed, you might have better luck using the noise removal function.
Still, the best way to increase your S/N ratio is to increase the signal as much as possible. Put a pop filter in front of the mic, get right up in front of it and try a recording that way. That will give you the the maximum amount of voice, and then you can lower the input level if you are overdriving the input to drop the noise level. You'll have the added bonus of using the proximity effect to add bass to your voice. I've seen DJs use that in radio stations to make their voice sound big and fat.
Remember, the 10dB pad will not help if your background noise level is the problem. It will only lower EVERYTHING by a relative amount. When you go back and boost your voice to a usable level, it will bring the background noise right back up. Only use that if you are so close to the mic that you start to overload your input.
Don't get discouraged. A couple of years ago, I was recording a Jazz guitarist. Attached is a sample of audio from that night. The first part was from the video camera's mic, which was about 15 ft away. The second part was what I got by micing up the guitarist properly. I'm sure you don't have anywhere near that background level.
Good Luck
Still, the best way to increase your S/N ratio is to increase the signal as much as possible. Put a pop filter in front of the mic, get right up in front of it and try a recording that way. That will give you the the maximum amount of voice, and then you can lower the input level if you are overdriving the input to drop the noise level. You'll have the added bonus of using the proximity effect to add bass to your voice. I've seen DJs use that in radio stations to make their voice sound big and fat.
Remember, the 10dB pad will not help if your background noise level is the problem. It will only lower EVERYTHING by a relative amount. When you go back and boost your voice to a usable level, it will bring the background noise right back up. Only use that if you are so close to the mic that you start to overload your input.
Don't get discouraged. A couple of years ago, I was recording a Jazz guitarist. Attached is a sample of audio from that night. The first part was from the video camera's mic, which was about 15 ft away. The second part was what I got by micing up the guitarist properly. I'm sure you don't have anywhere near that background level.
Good Luck
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