The image below is a visual representation of a recent repair. If you download the "clickremoval_audiorepair_example.zip" file (2MB) and unzip it, you'll find 3 MP3 files:

A pair of headphones or a decent stereo will help you appreciate the difference. You may need to turn up the volume too. The third file contains everything that was removed in the repair process. You'll notice that none of the undamaged audio has been affected. This was achieved with an automated click and pop pass. We ensure that the settings are very subtle (we use high discrimination and sensitivity values); we'll only apply an automated pass if the result is as good (or nearly as good) as this one. If the overall audio is attenuated in any perceptible way we will leave it alone. In our opinion, it's better to hear some occasional clicks and crackle than to leave a piece of music click free but devoid of vital signs.

For best results, listen to the audio files in order while looking at the image below.

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