How to Remove Reverb from Audio in AudioDirector
Make a voice recorded in an echoey room sound closer and clearer.
Updated Nov. 12, 2026 · 3 min read
In a hurry? Use the DeReverb quick guide instead.
AudioDirector's DeReverb reduces unwanted reverb, the echo a room adds to a recording. Use it when speech or vocals from a large or bare room sound distant and hollow. You get a clearer clip with less room sound, ready to export as a new file.
- In the Edit room, select a clip and click DeReverb in the Editing Tools panel.
- Choose a preset, or drag the Strength and Compensation sliders.
- Preview the fix, click Apply, then click OK.
- Click Export, name the file, choose a format, and click Export.
Steps to Remove Reverb with DeReverb in AudioDirector
Step 1: Open DeReverb
In the Edit room, select your clip in the library. In the Editing Tools panel below it, expand Restore Audio and click DeReverb.
If DeReverb isn't listed, set the menu at the top right of Editing Tools to All, since the tool preset chosen there sets the list.
Want to test first? Point to DeReverb, click the i icon that appears next to it, and choose Try with Sample. This example uses that sample, DeReverb sample.mp3.
To fix only part of a clip, drag across the waveform to select a range before you click DeReverb.
In the Mix room, select the audio on a track first, and DeReverb applies the fix to the audio on that track.
Step 2: Choose a Preset
In the DeReverb panel, open the Presets list and choose a starting point. The first three presets set both sliders for you.
| Preset | What it does |
|---|---|
| Default | Strength 80%, Compensation 50%. The panel opens with it, so try it first. |
| Heavy Reverb Reduction | Strength 100%, Compensation 60%. Pick it when the echo is strong and the voice sounds far away. |
| Light Reverb Reduction | Strength 20%, Compensation 40%. Pick it when there's only a little room sound to clean up. |
| Custom | Your own slider values. The list switches to Custom as soon as you move a slider. |
Step 3: Adjust Strength and Compensation
Drag the two sliders to fine-tune the fix. Both run from 0 to 100%.
| Slider | What it does |
|---|---|
| Strength | Sets how much reverb DeReverb removes. Drag it right to remove more. |
| Compensation | Keeps the result sounding natural once the reverb is gone. It matters most for dialogue and vocals. |
This example sets Strength to 89% and Compensation to 40%, so Presets changes to Custom.
Save Your Settings as a Preset
Once you move a slider, Save as Preset becomes available. Click it, type a name such as Custom Preset - 1, and click OK. For audio recorded in the same or a similar room, choose that preset from Presets next time.
To manage a saved preset, select it and click the gear button next to Presets. Choose Rename to change its name. To delete it, choose Remove, then click Yes. Your slider values stay, and Presets goes back to Custom.
Step 4: Preview and Click Apply
Under Preview, select Restored result and click Preview to hear the fix. While it plays, the button reads Pause. Select Original audio to compare it with the clip as recorded. When it sounds right, click Apply.
Step 5: Click OK
A message tells you the adjustment is complete. Click OK.
AudioDirector adds the fixed clip to the library as a new item marked with an asterisk, here *DeReverb sample.mp3, below the original. The asterisk marks an edited version that isn't exported yet. Your original file on disk doesn't change.
Step 6: Export the Clip
With the fixed clip selected in the library, click Export at the top of the window. In Export Audio, type a File name and click the ... button next to Location to choose a folder.
Choose a Format: WAV, WMA, MP3, M4A, FLAC, or APE. M4A is the default. Then click Export. This example exports a WAV file at 48000 Hz and 16 bits, and AudioDirector adds it to the library too.
The other settings in the dialog can stay as they are:
| Setting | What it does |
|---|---|
| Bitrate | Sets the bitrate, such as 192 Kbps for M4A. FLAC and APE use a compression level instead: a higher level makes a smaller file but takes longer. |
| Sample rate, Bit depth, Channels | Set the quality and channels of the file. WAV and FLAC can have 5.1 or 7.1 channels. |
| CyberLink TrueTheater Surround | Improves the sound when you raise the number of channels. Choose Living Room, Theater, or Stadium. |
| Upload a copy to CyberLink Cloud | Also uploads the file to your CyberLink Cloud storage, if you have a subscription. |
We tested these steps in AudioDirector 365 version 17.0.6908 on Windows.
Don't have AudioDirector yet? Reduce the room echo in voice recordings, fine-tune how much to remove, and export a clearer file.
Download AudioDirector Free →FAQ About DeReverb
Yes. In the Edit room, drag across the waveform to select a range before you click DeReverb. Only that range is fixed. Without a range, DeReverb fixes the whole clip. To fix just one channel of a stereo clip, switch to the Advanced tab above the waveform first, because you can select channels only there.
No. In the Edit room, clicking Apply adds an edited version to the library, marked with an asterisk. The file on your disk stays the same. To save the fix as a file, click Export, which outputs your adjustments in a new file.
Yes. After you set the sliders, click Save as Preset, name the preset, and click OK. Next time you fix audio recorded in the same or a similar room, choose it from the Presets list.
