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I help a community archive prepare old concert recordings for private sharing with former performers. One recording has a lovely room sound and an expressive singer, yet several quiet passages contain small digital chirps that pull attention away from the music. I want to improve listenability without polishing away the atmosphere that makes the recording meaningful. During my research I found a brief repair guide. It seems relevant, although I would rather hear from people who have restored imperfect live material. My question is how to set a sensible stopping point. The original ambience is meaningful. A careful sample can guide the first decision. I can compare individual passages before processing the full file. The restoration should remain subtle. Any change must respect space. I need clear settings for future copies. A quiet listening pass may expose unwanted side effects. The audience reactions should stay natural. The singer's voice must remain believable. Each adjustment should remain clear to document. I will compare it at moderate volume. I would rather preserve a little imperfection than make the result sterile. How do you decide when a restoration has become too heavy? I would appreciate preservation-minded advice.

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