> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://bcds.gitbook.io/multimedia/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://bcds.gitbook.io/multimedia/audio/audacity/background-noise-removal-using-audacity.md).

# Background Noise Removal using Audacity 

You can use the Noise Reduction Effect in Audacity to remove constant and steady background noises like air conditioning or buzzing lights. 

To Open **Audacity,** press **Command** and **F** keys (for "find"), type "Audacity" in the search box, and click on the application when it appears in the search results.

Then do as the following video demonstrates:

{% embed url="<https://youtu.be/FiXbfeKA-fk?t=415>" %}