Auphonic
by Auphonic
Auphonic is a web-based and desktop audio post-production service that applies loudness normalization, leveling, noise and hum reduction, filtering, encoding, metadata, and publishing workflows.
Why Abandoned
Auphonic's official website and production service remain available, while its company pages continue to describe current plans, applications, integrations, and API access.
🩺 Health Signals
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- 200
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- Confidence
- 95%
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📅 Timeline
Auphonic launches
Auphonic launched publicly in October 2012 as an automated audio post-production service. The exact day is recorded here as the first day of the reported launch month because a precise public launch day could not be verified.
Desktop applications introduced
Auphonic expanded beyond its web service with desktop production software, enabling local processing workflows for audio creators.
Auphonic Leveler released
Auphonic announced Auphonic Leveler, a batch-processing desktop application for loudness normalization, adaptive leveling, noise reduction, and related audio processing.
Automatic filler-word and silence cutting added
Auphonic introduced automatic cutting features designed to detect and remove filler words, coughs, and long silences from spoken-audio productions.
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VocaliD
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Lyrebird
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is Auphonic used for?
Auphonic automates audio post-production for podcasts, interviews, lectures, broadcasts, videos, and other spoken-word recordings. Its tools include loudness normalization, adaptive leveling, noise and hum reduction, filtering, encoding, metadata handling, and publishing integrations.
Is Auphonic free to use?
Auphonic offers a limited free allowance alongside paid recurring credits and one-time credits. Limits and pricing can change, so users should check the official pricing page for current terms.
Can Auphonic remove background noise?
Yes. Auphonic provides automated noise and hum reduction, although results depend on the recording and severe noise may still require manual audio repair.
Does Auphonic work for podcast loudness normalization?
Yes. Loudness normalization is a core Auphonic feature, with support for output targets used by podcasts, radio, mobile audio, and video platforms.
Does Auphonic offer an API and integrations?
Yes. Auphonic provides an API and supports production workflows involving external storage, podcast hosting, publishing, speech recognition, and other connected services.