RX is audio processing software from iZotope. I have RX7 Advanced, but it looks like even the base version (Elements) has De-Clip.
https://www.izotope.com/en/products/rx/ ... .html#compIf you don't want to spend any money, I'm happy to batch process them for you.
Are you able to export all the files as WAV? If so, can you put them all in a zip file, upload them somewhere and PM me the link.
It sounds like the distortion in the sample file happened at a preamp, probably in the camera. Turning the recording level down won't fix it.
If you don't have a level control on the M50 then you were probably recording in
auto level mode. It actually sounds like that from the recording.
Gain staging is the process of making sure each stage in the audio chain is getting the optimum level so you don't get distortion or excessive noise. Although there are many variations, for your setup I'm guessing it's something like this:
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And the distortion is most likely happening at the
Preamp. You may or may not have an output level switch on the receiver. If there is one, it needs to be set to
Mic not
Line.
As for future recordings, I suggest you follow this process:
1/ Set the camera's recording level to the default setting. This would normally be half to three quarters of the way up. it may be described as 0dB. If nothing is indicated, or zero is right at the bottom, then set it at about two thirds.
2/ If your mic receiver has an output switch, set it at the
Mic position (may be called something like -10dBm)
3/ Monitor the level on your camera while speaking into the mic and adjusting the mic level on the receiver. The level should not come any where near the top, even when speaking loudly. But it's important not to be super quiet either or you will have too much noise in the recording.
The mic level control should have naturally arrived at between 1/4 and 3/4. If not, then there is a gain staging problem somewhere.
If your receiver does not have an output level switch and the specs list it as line level out then you may need an attenuator between the receiver output and camera input.
This could be largely irrelevant for your situation. If you tell me the model of the microphone system I might be able to offer more tailored advice.