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# clean_audio.sh — automatic speech cleaning (FFmpeg)
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This script batch‑cleans noisy speech recordings with ffmpeg using simple, reliable filters tuned for ASR (e.g., faster‑whisper). By default it REQUIRES RNNoise (arnndn) and will try to auto‑discover or download a model. You can opt‑in to fallback filters with `--allow-fallback`.
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## Install
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- Required: ffmpeg. Most distros: `sudo pacman -S ffmpeg` or `sudo apt install ffmpeg`.
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- Recommended: ffmpeg with `arnndn` filter and an RNNoise model file (e.g., from Mozilla RNNoise community models). The script will auto-detect common model locations or download one via `Bash/get_rnnoise_model.sh`. You can pass a specific model with `-m /path/to/model.nn`.
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Make executable:
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```bash
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chmod +x Bash/clean_audio.sh
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```
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## Quick start
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- Single file, default ASR preset (16k mono, denoise, high‑pass, limiter):
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```bash
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Bash/clean_audio.sh path/to/file.wav
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```
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This produces `path/to/file_clean.wav`.
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- Whole folder, 4 parallel jobs, output to `cleaned/`:
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```bash
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Bash/clean_audio.sh path/to/folder -O cleaned -j 4
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```
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- Use an RNNoise model explicitly (if your ffmpeg has arnndn):
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```bash
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Bash/clean_audio.sh input.wav -m models/rnnoise_model.nn
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```
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If you omit `-m`, the script will look in common locations; if not found, it will attempt a download via `Bash/get_rnnoise_model.sh`.
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Advanced options and compatibility:
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- The cleaner requires RNNoise by default. To allow non-ML fallback filters (afftdn), add `--allow-fallback`.
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- The script uses advanced filter settings when available (e.g., afftdn with `md`). If your ffmpeg build lacks these options, it will error with guidance. Add `--no-advanced` (or `--compat`) to avoid such params.
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- Podcast preset (adds dynamics and loudness leveling):
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```bash
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Bash/clean_audio.sh input.wav --preset podcast
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```
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## Options
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```text
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Usage: clean_audio.sh <input-file|input-dir> [options]
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Options:
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-O, --out-dir DIR Output directory (default: alongside input file).
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-e, --ext EXT Output extension/container: wav|flac (default: wav).
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-m, --model PATH RNNoise model file for arnndn; falls back to afftdn if unavailable.
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--no-ml Do not use arnndn even if model is provided; use afftdn.
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--preset NAME asr (default) | podcast | aggressive
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-j, --jobs N Parallel jobs for directory mode (default: 1).
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-f, --force Overwrite outputs if they exist.
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-q, --quiet Reduce ffmpeg logging noise.
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--lowpass FREQ Optional low-pass cutoff (e.g., 8000). Disabled by default.
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--suffix SUF Suffix for output basename (default: _clean).
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```
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## Designed for ASR (faster‑whisper)
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Default output format is mono, 16 kHz, PCM 16‑bit WAV—ideal for most Whisper/faster‑whisper pipelines. You can feed the cleaned files directly into your transcription step.
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If you prefer FLAC to save space without quality loss:
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```bash
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Bash/clean_audio.sh input.wav -e flac -O cleaned
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```
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## Presets
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- asr (default): light, ASR‑friendly cleanup; prevents clipping.
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- podcast: adds gentle dynamics and approximate loudness normalization (single‑pass `loudnorm`).
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- aggressive: heavier gate/dynamics; can suppress background more, but may slightly hurt ASR accuracy—use sparingly.
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## Tips
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- If you see artifacts from RNNoise, try without a model (uses `afftdn`), or add a low‑pass (e.g., `--lowpass 8000`).
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- For extremely boomy bar recordings, raise high‑pass by editing `HIGHPASS` in the script or add `--lowpass`.
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- If your ffmpeg lacks `arnndn`, you can install a newer build or keep the fallback (afftdn works fine for many cases).
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- If your ffmpeg is missing features, you can use the helper:
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```bash
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chmod +x Bash/install_ffmpeg_with_arnndn.sh
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Bash/install_ffmpeg_with_arnndn.sh
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```
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It will suggest distro options or build FFmpeg from source with `--enable-librnnoise`.
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RNNoise model downloader helper:
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```bash
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chmod +x Bash/get_rnnoise_model.sh
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Bash/get_rnnoise_model.sh --yes
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```
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This saves a model into `Bash/models/` which the cleaner will auto-discover.
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## Troubleshooting
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- “arnndn not available”: Your ffmpeg wasn’t built with it. The script will use `afftdn` instead.
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- Output sounds thin: lower the high‑pass (edit `HIGHPASS=80` in script to `60`) or remove low‑pass.
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- Level too low/high: choose the `podcast` preset for auto leveling, or add your own `loudnorm` in post.
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## License
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This helper script is provided under the repository’s LICENSE.
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