How essential is a Dynamic Processor...?

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Hey, I've been having problems with signal input and unwanted noise, hiss and hum etc when recording from my amp. Will a dynamic EQ help solve this problem? if so would someone be able to explain the science behind it all in lamans terms? Thanks in advance
 
First of all, the best way to get rid of noise is to get rid of it. In other words, solve the problem at the source rather than trying to remove it once it's been recorded. To do that, you need to know the source of the noise. Is it just the amp itself, or is it the mic preamp, or a combination of the two.
If it's just a noisy amp, then work on fixing or replacing it. If the noise isn't from the amp, then isolate where it is from, mic self noise, preamp slef noise, gain stageing issue, etc.
The tools for removing noise from a recording are generally FFT based, and take a noise print from a section of the recording where there is just the noise. That's different from a dynamic EQ, which is an EQ with multiple bands that apply band specific gain reduction similar to a Multiband compressor.
 
If it is after your amp, listen to what Robert D said, but if it is amp-oriented which I'm guessing is your problem, use something like a Boss NS-2 or Rocktron HUSH to tame your problem. If this is the case, I'm guessing you're driving your preamp and maybe even adding more distortion to that. If not, disregard my post.
 
If you're talking about noise on high gain settings I wouldn't worry about it. Just gate the signal during the quiet parts in your DAW software.
 
Yeah, definetly isolate the source of the noise first. Is there a buzz? Try turning off any lights in the area, and see what happens.
 
Get rid of as much noise as possible, processing is not a cure all. Removing unwanted noise also results in removing part of the desired signal as well.
 
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