Audition is often cited as the industry leader for "cleaning up" bad audio.
: Use the G key to group clips together, making it easier to move large segments of a conversation without losing sync. Adobe Audition 2020 v13.0.5
: Specifically targets 50Hz or 60Hz electrical hums from lights or power cables. Audition is often cited as the industry leader
For complex projects like podcasts or film scores, the Multitrack environment is your command center. Adobe Audition 2020 v13.0.5
: In Multitrack mode, click the "Lightning Bolt" icon on a track to pre-render effects, freeing up CPU for other tasks.
: Go to Edit > Preferences > Audio Hardware and increase the I/O Buffer Size to reduce "popping" during playback.