iZotope RX Audio Restoration …
iZotope announced the availability of RX, the newest addition to their product line. This is a stand alone audio restoration suite specifically designed for recording, broadcasting, podcasting, and video production. Features include: artifact free broadband noise reduction, spectral repair synthesis, and distortion removal. RX also efficiently corrects hums, buzzes, pops, and clicks.
What I really like about RX is the fact that it is a stand alone application. Upon initial launch, you are presented with a full fledged audio production UI that can run in the full screen mode. All restoration/correction modes open as independent modules that enhance the user experience. I found it very similar in concept and design to my favorite plugin, iZotope Ozone.
iZotope is offering a free RX trial, and it is available for purchase priced at $349 US. It is noted that plugin versions are planned for early 2008. Registered users of RX will be eligible for free copies. I plan to dig deep into RX over the next few weeks. Stay tuned for additional information.
In other news: iZotope announced a new hardware component - the ANR-B Adaptive Realtime Noise Reduction Processor. This device [designed for broadcasting] removes noise in RT, and offers interface preset management on both Mac and PC. Additional features include: digital and analog I/O/ LAN support, and Word Clock I/O.
Very cool to see iZotope enter the hardware market. My guess is the new ANR-B will be embraced by the professional broadcast and production community. I’ll keep a close eye on it …
Hi Paul,
Are these features already included in Ozone or would you recommend this application in addition?
D
Hi Daniel,
Ozone is very different. It is designed to function as a mastering processor. It is quite flexible, however it does not offer support for noise reduction or sonic restoration. Ozone is a plugin and RX is a stand alone application.
In a perfect world you would have both tools available in your tool box.
-ptfigg.