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Adobe Podcast AI Sounds Bad

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1. Article: Adobe Podcast AI Sounds Bad

Introduction

Introduction:

Greetings, Earthlings! Welcome back to Podcastage. Today, I'm going to demo Adobe Podcast AI, currently in beta, and share my thoughts on its performance. Adobe Podcast AI claims to remove background noise and make audio sound like it was recorded in a professional studio. Let's dig in.

Part 1: The Demos and Tests

Test 1: Recording in a Less Than Ideal Environment

I recorded audio six feet away from my camera using the RODE VideoMic Go II. This is the raw audio:

Raw Audio:

  • The raw audio has noticeable reverb and sound distance.

Processed Audio:

  • Adobe Podcast AI processes and attenuates the background noise but adds a somewhat robotic tone.

Test 2: Voice Memo App (iPhone 10)

Here’s an audio sample recorded with the native Voice Memo app on an iPhone 10:

Raw Audio:

  • The audio captures ambient noise and sounds less clean.

Processed Audio:

  • Adobe reduces the background noise but again, the result seems somewhat robotic.

Test 3: Low-Quality Phone Call Audio

This test simulates a phone call scenario:

Raw Audio:

  • The audio is low-quality and sounds bad.

Processed Audio:

  • Adobe Podcast AI attempts to enhance the audio. However, it struggles and the result still isn't up to par.

Test 4: Incorrect Microphone Angle

Using a Yeti in cardioid mode, speaking into the top of the mic:

Raw Audio:

  • The audio sounds wrong due to incorrect microphone positioning.

Processed Audio:

  • Adobe improves clarity but the robotic effect remains.

Test 5: Clipping and Distorted Audio

Recording with the gain set too high:

Raw Audio:

  • The audio is severely clipped and distorted.

Processed Audio:

  • Adobe Podcast AI tries to salvage but does not fully rectify the issue.

Test 6: Excessive Background Noise

With a noisy fan and clickety-clackity keyboard:

Raw Audio:

  • The background noise is clearly audible.

Processed Audio:

  • Adobe mitigates noise to an extent but doesn't completely remove it. Robotic undertone persists.

Test 7: Already Good Audio

This audio was recorded well with high-quality equipment:

Raw Audio:

  • The audio already sounds good.

Processed Audio:

Part 2: My Thoughts

Adobe Podcast AI excels in background noise rejection, desk bumps, and room reverb. But it struggles significantly with clipping audio and poor-quality phone calls. Most notably, it often makes voices sound robotic, reminiscent of bad text-to-speech software.

Part 3: Who Is This For?

Adobe Podcast AI is useful for highly noisy environments. However, if you’re already recording clean audio, avoid it. It overly processes audio, robbing it of its natural quality.

Part 4: Words of Warning

Relying on this tool shouldn’t make you lazy. Focus on recording good quality audio from the get-go. Remember, garbage in, garbage out.

Part 5: The Wrap Up

Adobe Podcast AI shows promise but needs improvement. As of now, it is too aggressive with processing, resulting in robotic-sounding audio. Future updates may bring enhancements, but today, well-recorded raw audio is better.

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3. FAQ

FAQ:

Q: What is Adobe Podcast AI? A: It is a beta service by Adobe designed to remove background noise and make audio sound like it was recorded in a professional studio.

Q: How does Adobe Podcast AI perform in reducing background noise? A: It performs well in reducing background noise and reverb from an untreated room but makes the audio sound robotic.

Q: Can Adobe Podcast AI fix clipped and distorted audio? A: Adobe Podcast AI struggles with clipped and distorted audio, and it doesn't effectively salvage such recordings.

Q: Is Adobe Podcast AI suitable for high-quality recordings? A: No, if your audio is already well-recorded and clean, this tool can degrade the audio quality by making it sound robotic.

Q: Should I rely on Adobe Podcast AI for all my audio processing needs? A: No, you should focus on recording the best possible audio initially. Adobe Podcast AI should only be a last resort for problematic recordings.