I-DNS

Dialogue Noise Suppression
Removes unwanted background noise from dialogue recordings while preserving speech clarity.

Near-Zero Latency Processing
Delivers real-time noise reduction with virtually no delay, making it suitable for live and post-production workflows.

Academy Award-Winning Technology
Built on the same dialogue noise suppression technology trusted throughout the film and television industry.

CEDAR Quantum Technology
Uses advanced low-latency processing to maintain synchronization and avoid lip-sync issues.

Adaptive LEARN Function
Automatically analyzes and adapts to changing noise conditions, even while dialogue is present.

Automatic Noise Analysis
Calculates noise levels and recommends appropriate suppression settings automatically.

Continuous Noise Tracking
Adapts dynamically to evolving background noise without requiring separate noise samples.

No Noise Fingerprinting Required
Learns directly from the audio signal and can be activated at any time during processing.

Frequency Range Selection
Allows processing to focus on specific areas of the audio spectrum for targeted noise reduction.

Low Frequency Processing
Targets noise within low-frequency ranges such as rumble and environmental noise.

Mid Frequency Processing
Focuses suppression on midrange frequencies where many common noise sources occur.

High Frequency Processing
Reduces hiss and high-frequency noise without affecting the full spectrum.

Combined Range Modes
Provides Low+Mid, Mid+High, and Full Range options for flexible noise reduction strategies.

Multi-Band Noise Reduction
Divides audio into multiple frequency bands for precise and independent suppression.

Six-Band Control Architecture
Offers six adjustable bands that span the selected frequency range.

Independent Band Attenuation
Allows different amounts of noise reduction to be applied across different frequency regions.

Band Activity Monitoring
Provides visual feedback showing processing activity across frequency bands.

Noise Level Control
Lets users define how much noise is present in the source material for accurate suppression.

Manual Noise Reduction Control
Enables detailed adjustment of suppression levels for individual frequency bands.

Learn Snapshot Capability
Allows automatic settings to be captured and then fine-tuned manually.

Traffic Noise Suppression
Reduces common environmental sounds such as road traffic and transportation noise.

Aircraft Noise Reduction
Suppresses aircraft noise that contaminates dialogue recordings.

Air Conditioning Noise Removal
Reduces HVAC and ventilation system noise from recordings.

Wind Noise Suppression
Minimizes wind-related interference in location recordings.

Rain Noise Reduction
Helps remove rain and weather-related ambient sounds.

Tape Hiss Suppression
Reduces tape hiss and improves the signal-to-noise ratio of older recordings.

Dialogue Restoration
Improves the intelligibility of speech captured in noisy environments.

Excessive Reverb Suppression
Reduces unwanted reverberation to create cleaner and more focused dialogue.

Acoustic Environment Matching
Helps dialogue recorded in large spaces sound more appropriate for smaller visual settings.

Speech Intelligibility Enhancement
Improves clarity and comprehension of poorly recorded dialogue.

Real-Time Post-Production Workflow
Suitable for film, television, broadcast, streaming, and dialogue restoration applications.

Processor-Efficient Operation
Designed to support multiple simultaneous instances within a project.

Visual Band Metering
Displays processing activity and attenuation levels across all frequency bands.

Instant Reset Controls
Quickly resets all band gains to predefined processing states for faster workflow.

Dialogue Rescue Tool
Recovers dialogue that would otherwise be difficult or impossible to use in production.

Professional Broadcast Solution
Widely used in film post-production, television, news, sports, podcasting, streaming, and live production environments.

General Specifications
Product Type: Dialogue Noise Suppression Plug-In
Product Code: I-DNS
Processing Technology: CEDAR DNS One
Core Function: Dialogue Noise Reduction
Latency: 14 Samples
Latency Class: Near-Zero Latency
Processing Engine: CEDAR Quantum™
Application: Speech And Dialogue Restoration
Delivery Format: Digital Download
License Type: Single User License
Authorization Method: iLok USB Key Or iLok Cloud

Compatibility
Operating Systems: macOS, Windows
Minimum macOS Version: OS X 10.13
Minimum Windows Version: Windows 10 (64-Bit)
Plug-In Formats: AAX Native 64, AU, VST3
Host Compatibility: Audio And AV Hosts Supporting AAX, AU, VST3
Pro Tools Compatibility: 12, 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2024 Ultimate (64-Bit Only)

Processing
Primary Function: Dialogue Noise Suppression
Dialogue Enhancement: Yes
Background Noise Reduction: Yes
Ambient Noise Reduction: Yes
Traffic Noise Suppression: Yes
Aircraft Noise Suppression: Yes
Air Conditioning Noise Suppression: Yes
Wind Noise Suppression: Yes
Rain Noise Suppression: Yes
Tape Hiss Suppression: Yes
Reverberation Suppression: Yes
Speech Intelligibility Improvement: Yes
ADR Cost Reduction Support: Yes
Real-Time Processing: Yes
Live Processing: Yes
Streaming Processing: Yes

Noise Analysis
Noise Estimation: Automatic And Manual
Adaptive Processing: Yes
Noise Learning System: LEARN Function
Continuous Noise Tracking: Yes
Noise Fingerprint Requirement: No
Operation With Desired Signal Present: Yes
Snapshot Learning Capability: Yes
Automatic Level Calculation: Yes
Automatic Band Gain Calculation: Yes

Frequency Range Processing
Low Range: 20 Hz – 400 Hz
Mid Range: 200 Hz – 6 kHz
High Range: 4 kHz – 18 kHz
Low + Mid Range: 20 Hz – 6 kHz
Mid + High Range: 200 Hz – 18 kHz
Full Range: 20 Hz – 18 kHz

Filter Architecture
Processing Bands: 6 User-Controlled Bands
Filter Bank Type: Multi-Band Adaptive Filter Bank
Independent Band Processing: Yes
Band Activity Metering: Yes
Frequency Distribution: Low To High Across Selected Range

Controls
Range Selectors: 6
Level Control: Yes
Band Gain Controls: 6
Learn Mode: Yes
Reset To 0 dB: Yes
Reset To -24 dB: Yes
Bypass: Yes

Band Gain Controls
Adjustment Range: +0 dB To -24 dB Noise Attenuation
Maximum Attenuation Per Band: 24 dB
Independent Band Adjustment: Yes
Numerical Readouts: Yes
Activity Bargraphs: Yes

Automation
Parameter Automation: Supported
Learn Automation Recording: Supported
Automatic Level Automation Data: Supported
Automatic Gain Automation Data: Supported
Host Automation Compatibility: Supported

Applications
Film Post Production: Yes
Television Post Production: Yes
Dubbing Stages: Yes
Sports Broadcast: Yes
Newsrooms: Yes
Live Streaming: Yes
Podcast Production: Yes
Worship Production: Yes
Location Recording Cleanup: Yes
OB Production: Yes

Licensing
User License: Single User
Physical iLok Support: Yes
iLok Cloud Support: Yes
License Manager: iLok License Manager

Technical Requirements
Operating System Architecture: 64-Bit Only
AAX Format: Native 64-Bit
Supported DAWs: All Major Audio And AV Hosts Supporting AAX, AU, VST3