As we mentioned, GainAssist was first introduced with the Wireless ME, which is designed to be as easy to use as possible, optimised to deliver professional sound quality with minimal setup or tweaking required.
For beginners and professionals alike, one of the biggest problems with capturing professional audio is setting and maintaining optimal gain levels. If your gain is set too high or your subject is too loud, your audio may clip and become unusable, but if the gain is too low or your subject too quiet, you’ll have to boost it later and potentially introduce some unwanted noise or create uneven audio.
The purpose of GainAssist is to remove this problem. This feature automatically adjusts your audio levels for you, so you don’t have to worry about accidentally setting the wrong gain level, or having to fiddle with these settings throughout the course of a recording if your subject’s volume level fluctuates. GainAssist takes the hassle out of recording so you can focus on the ‘creative’ part of content creation.
As well as helping to prevent your audio from clipping, GainAssist is great for simply ensuring that your audio is smooth, clear and balanced, without inconstancies in volume that can be unpleasant to listen to. Using GainAssist means your audio will sound exceptional without the need for further editing or processing post-production. This is particularly useful when you’re creating content on a smartphone and want to upload your videos directly to TikTok, YouTube Shorts, Instagram Reels or other platforms.
How Does GainAssist Work?