Artificial intelligence (AI) has become an integral part of the digital world and is changing the way we work, communicate, and entertain ourselves. The audio sector has not been left behind, and AI is being used to enhance audio production and make it easier for people to create professional-quality audio. Adobe is one of the companies that has attempted to create AI audio software, and they have come up with some impressive results. In this article, we will take a closer look at Adobe’s Enhanced Speech AI tool and its suitability for voiceover production.
What is the Adobe AI speech enhancer?
Adobe’s Enhanced Speech AI tool is artificial intelligence-powered software that refines and sharpens the frequencies of the uploaded audio. It is designed to denoise the audio and remove all unnecessary background noises, making the recording sound like it was recorded in a professional studio. Adobe’s goal with this tool was to provide people with a convenient and easy-to-use solution to produce professional-quality audio in an ordinary setting.
Why did Adobe create the AI speech enhancer?
Adobe is known for providing creative professionals with a wide range of tools, including software for editing photos and videos. In 2021, Adobe released Project Shasta, a web-based tool that was capable of recording and editing spoken audio clips. The project was later renamed Adobe Podcast and was designed to enhance audio or podcasts with AI. Adobe’s goal was to allow people to speak their hearts out in the form of podcasts, and the Enhanced Speech tool is a new addition to their already successful Adobe Podcast project.
How does the Adobe AI speech enhancer work?
The Adobe AI speech enhancer is designed to make it easy for users to create professional-quality audio without the need for a studio. Users can simply upload the audio file by dragging and dropping, and the tool supports MP3 and WAV formats. The user can upload an audio file of up to 1 GB or an hour-long recording, and it takes only a few seconds for the AI to work on the audio. The enhanced audio version will be ready to download once the processing is complete.
Adobe Podcast also features a Mic Check feature that evaluates how well your recording setup works and gives you feedback on how to improve it. The AI evaluates if you are too close or too far from the mic, how much gain you need, and how background noise is impacting your recording so you can get the best results from your session. Adobe Podcast also allows users to record remotely via a link that is synced back together via the cloud.
The tool also makes it easier to edit audio, as you can edit with a transcript, so specific words and phrases can be cut out straight away. Adobe provides project templates that should make your workflow faster, and the tool is free to use by simply signing in with your Adobe account and clicking on the link https://podcast.adobe.com/enhance.
Why is this technology ineffective for voiceovers?
Adobe’s Enhanced Speech AI tool has certainly taken the audio world by storm, providing users with an easy and intuitive way to edit and enhance audio recordings. But, as with all new technologies, it’s important to understand both its benefits and limitations.
While this tool is great for podcasters who want to quickly and easily improve their audio recordings, it’s not ideal for voice actors who require more precise and professional recordings.
Voice actors are sound professionals and require a higher level of control over their recordings. They typically use professionally recommended gear and recording studios and don’t have the same level of liberty as podcasters in terms of microphone choice or recording environment. As a result, their recordings are usually of a higher quality and don’t require the same amount of processing as low-quality podcast recordings.
Adobe’s Enhanced Speech AI tool is designed to enhance low-quality recordings and improve the overall quality of audio recordings. However, for voice actors who already have high-quality recordings, the AI-enhancement process is not necessary. Instead, voice actors may choose to manually adjust specific frequencies to tailor their recordings to the particular recording situation.
Ultimately, Adobe’s Enhanced Speech AI tool is a great innovation for podcasters who want to quickly and easily enhance their audio recordings. However, for voice actors who require more precise and professional recordings, this tool is not ideal. Voice actors should continue to rely on their professionally recommended gear and recording studios to achieve high-quality recordings that meet their standards.
By Tolulope Kolade (Tcode)
Voice actor, voiceover coach, and podcaster.
