DeeGate
Key Features
- Mute signals that fall below an adjustable threshold.
- Set the gating threshold anywhere from -60 to 0 dB.
- Reduce low-level noise between microphone or line recording passages.
- Cut the decay of sounds for a more abrupt effect.
- Isolate sounds that exceed a chosen level.
Description
DeeGate is a noise gate from DOTEC-AUDIO that mutes audio below a user-set level. It offers a straightforward way to reduce unwanted sound between louder parts of a recording without setting up a complex dynamics processor.
Its threshold ranges from -60 to 0 dB, so you can adjust the point at which the gate closes to suit the signal. Start with a threshold below the quietest wanted sound and listen to the transitions as you raise it; a setting that is too high can cut off quieter details.
DOTEC-AUDIO suggests using DeeGate to mute noise in microphone and line recordings, as well as to shorten a sound’s decay for an effect. It can also isolate portions that exceed a chosen volume, making the same basic control useful for both cleanup and creative editing.
This is a deliberately simple gate, so it is best suited to jobs where level alone separates the material you want from the noise. If background sound overlaps your performance at a similar level, adjusting the threshold may not cleanly separate the two.
The developer supplies separate Windows and macOS downloads and includes English and Japanese manuals in the archives. Choose the format supported by your host on the developer’s product page.
Frequently Asked Questions
How should I set the threshold?
Set it above the unwanted low-level sound but below the quietest material you want to keep. Listen to beginnings and endings as you adjust it, since a high setting can cut quiet details.
Can DeeGate remove noise underneath a voice?
It mutes audio based on level, so it can reduce noise when the voice falls below the threshold. Noise that continues while the gate is open will still be heard.
Can I use DeeGate creatively?
Yes. DOTEC-AUDIO suggests using it to cut a sound’s decay or extract parts that exceed a chosen volume.
