Static in audio

Hi al,

I have a MPEG format file caight from DV with a exernal Mic, after running though after effects I noticed a heavy static on the audio, is there anyway to remove this via after effects?

Lukemax

 

After Effects does have some limited audio tools, but generally that's a program for your visuals. I'd recommend looking up something like Audacity (which is free), or if you have the Adobe pack, Soundbooth should do it.

You can Google some tutorials on how to minimize or remove static, but bear in mind it'll never sound as good as a clean recording.