audio editing

[/ˈɔːdiəʊ ˈɛdɪtɪŋ/]
noun
edição de áudio
1. The process of manipulating and rearranging audio recordings to achieve desired results, including cutting, copying, pasting, deleting, and applying effects to sound files
Audio editing software allows producers to remove background noise from recordings.
O software de edição de áudio permite que os produtores removam ruído de fundo das gravações.
2. The technical discipline of modifying audio tracks for music production, podcasting, film, or other media
She spent hours on audio editing to perfect the podcast episode.
Ela passou horas na edição de áudio para aperfeiçoar o episódio do podcast.
3. The practice of adjusting volume levels, applying filters, equalization, and other effects to enhance sound quality
Professional audio editing requires knowledge of sound engineering principles.
A edição de áudio profissional requer conhecimento de princípios de engenharia de som.
Audio editing is fundamental in contemporary media production in both Brazil and the USA. With the rise of podcasting and digital content creation, audio editing skills have become increasingly valued. In Brazil, the music production and advertising industries particularly emphasize professional audio editing standards. In the USA, especially in New York and Los Angeles, audio editing is a core competency in entertainment, podcasting, and streaming industries.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
sound editingaudio post-productionsound mixingaudio manipulation
Antonyms / Antônimos
raw recordingunedited audio

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
edição de áudio
Standard term used across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
edição de áudio
Common usage; may also hear 'mixagem' for mixing aspects
São Paulo
edição de áudio
Widespread in media and music production industry
Portugal
edição de áudio
Same term; sometimes 'edição sonora' used interchangeably

Related Words

audio engineeringsound designmixingmasteringDAW (Digital Audio Workstation)equalizationaudio effectswaveform

Related Idioms & Phrases

to clean up the audio
to polish the sound
cutting and pasting audio
laying down tracks
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