Improving a sound recording?

[Eireann]

I recorded the sound for the video I just finally finished, but my friend wants it louder and with less background noise (and I ALREADY reduced the background noise in the recording program). What's the best way to do this?

[TheSHAD0W]

Audacity. Use the Noise Removal Effect.

[Eireann]

I already did that. It was recorded on Audacity, with (I know, I know) a headset microphone. I used the Noise Reduction feature, which was a huge help, but he wants even further noise reduction, and the sound is rather quiet.

[Can I Help Your A$$?]

You can also amplify the sound by checking the box marked "allow clipping." You can then do more noise removal--but I don't recommend it because it will sound tinny.

Headset mics are okay, as long as you use one with an audio jack rather than a USB.

[Eireann]

Yes, that's the kind I used. Does anyone know if Windows Movie Maker saves in HD format?

[Eireann]

I increased the volume - which increased the background noise. I can save it in HD format, I discovered.

Onward and upward.

[ShadowBall]

I use WavePad Sound Editor...the trial version lets you do quite a few things and it amplifies sounds quite nicely. It also reduces background noise, adds echoes, and a bunch of other stuff.

No clue where I got it, but since it's a free trial that never expires, I'm sure it's floating around somewhere on Google.