Noise reduction doesn't work?

Hi All,
New user here (testing the demo). I have a moderately loud
air conditioner system, and as a result there is a constant hum.
I'm trying to get the noise reduction to work, but to no avail.
Here's what I do.
I record a clip. then select Edit Timing. Then Adjust Volume.
Then check "Dynamics (boost quiet sections), then I play with the
Noise Threshold and Ratio sliders (primarily Noise Threshold).
These don't seem to do anything, though I *can* adjust the volume
of the clip successfully.
What am I doing wrong here? Thanks!

Hi carloshl
Welcome to the world of Captivate!
Seriously, the audio editing bundled inside Captivate is
always reported as being rather anemic. I compare it to the jack in
the trunk of a new car. Enough to change the tire once in a while,
but if I'm gonna do it more often than that, I should probably
invest in a different tool.
The really super good news here is that your investment need
not be cash! There is a wonderful and totally free audio editor out
there called Audacity. You may download it by
clicking this magickal
link.
Oh, and you should probably also find a quieter room to
record in.
Any possibility of turning off the air for a brief
period?
Cheers... Rick

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