Bring the traffic down, keep a little ambience
You filmed on a street and want the road noise down, but not gone, you still want it to feel like you're actually there.
The setup
Lower
"ambient noise" ยท preset
Step by step
- 1 Drop your video or audio file into SoundScrub.
- 2 Set the mode to Lower.
- 3 Pick "ambient noise" from the sound list.
- 4 Run it. You get the file back with that sound turned down and left in.
Why this works
Lower mode with the "ambient noise" preset pulls the background down to a level you choose and leaves some in, so the scene keeps its sense of place.
Another way
Want it gone, not just quieter? Use Remove with "ambient noise".
Honest heads-up
If the traffic is louder than your voice, lowering helps but won't make it invisible. For a fully clean result, use Remove instead and accept a flatter, quieter background.
Common questions
How do I reduce traffic noise in a video without losing the street sound?
In SoundScrub, set the mode to Lower and pick the "ambient noise" preset, then choose how far to bring it down. The street stays audible, just quieter under your voice.
Why lower it instead of removing it?
Some ambience makes a street scene feel real. Lower keeps that, just quieter, so your voice comes through.
How much should I lower it by?
You set the level. Bring the traffic down until your voice is clearly on top but the street still feels there, then listen back and adjust.
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