Audio & monitoring
Noise Gate
Mutes low-level noise below the close threshold.
Before you start
Select the intended collection or item before changing its settings.
Where to find it
Audio Mixer input menu > Filters > Add MCast Filter.
Use it
- Open the selected input/source Filters.
- Choose the appropriate Add action.
- Select Noise Gate.
- Adjust the settings below.
- Compare enabled and bypassed results.
- Close the filter editor when finished.
Controls and additional tasks
Filter order changes the combined result. Bypass keeps settings without applying the effect; Delete removes it. Reset restores defaults.
Effect settings
| Setting | Use and limits |
|---|---|
| Close Threshold | Level below which the gate closes. Default: -32; Range: -96.0–0.0. |
| Open Threshold | Level above which the gate opens. Default: -26; Range: -96.0–0.0. |
| Attack Time | Time taken for processing to respond to a level change. Default: 25; Range: 1.0–500.0. |
| Hold Time | Time the gate stays open before closing. Default: 200; Range: 1.0–1000.0. |
| Release Time | Time taken for processing to return after the level falls. Default: 150; Range: 1.0–1000.0. |
If something is wrong
If the result is unexpected, bypass the filter and then enable it with defaults.
Stop or remove
Bypass the effect to retain settings. Select it and choose Delete to remove it.
Related pages
Audio filters and VST3 plug-ins · Keyboard shortcuts · Menu reference · Manual contents