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Set up a new voiceover file in Adobe Audition

Demo summary

The creator opens a new audio file using keyboard shortcuts and configures the sample rate to 48,000 Hz, mono channel, and 16-bit depth for a standard voiceover project.

Step-by-step

  1. Open Adobe Audition
  2. Press the 'A' keyboard shortcut to open a new file
  3. Set the Sample Rate to 48,000 Hz
  4. Set the Channels to Mono
  5. Set the Bit Depth to 16
  6. Paste the script title into the file name field

Options

  • Record in 44,100 Hz instead of 48,000 Hz
  • Use 32-bit depth if specifically requested

Watch out for

  • Ensure the channel is set to Mono if you are only recording voice

Tips

  • Use keyboard shortcuts to save time on your workflow
  • Use 48,000 Hz, Mono, and 16-bit as your standard voiceover settings

All demos from “Adobe Audition Voiceover Tutorial | Setup to Final Export

  1. 1:570:56Set up a new voiceover file in Adobe AuditionCurrentThe creator opens a new audio file using keyboard shortcuts and configures the sample rate to 48,000 Hz, mono channel, and 16-bit depth for a standard voiceover project.Adobe AuditionAI Audio Editor
  2. 3:401:43Record voiceover with mistake markersA live recording session in Adobe Audition where the narrator uses a physical clicker to create visible spikes in the waveform whenever a mistake is made for easier editing later.Adobe AuditionAI Audio Editor
  3. 5:233:41Edit audio using Spectral Frequency DisplayThe narrator demonstrates how to identify and remove mouth clicks, breaths, and mistakes by highlighting sections in the spectral view and using the 'Auto-Heal' favorite to clean up the track.Adobe AuditionAI Audio Enhancer & Noise Reduction
  4. 9:171:58Apply an effects rack for audio polishingThe user demonstrates running a multi-step effects chain including iZotope RX De-click, parametric EQ, dynamics processing, and normalization to achieve a professional sound.Adobe AuditionAI Audio Editor
  5. 12:500:36Export final audio from Adobe AuditionThe final step of the workflow is shown, selecting the file format (WAV or MP3) and saving the processed voiceover to the local drive.Adobe AuditionAI Audio Editor
  6. Watch “Adobe Audition Voiceover Tutorial | Setup to Final Export” →

AI Audio Editor

  1. 3:011:05Checking audio levels before recordingThe demo shows how to double-click the level meter to monitor real-time input levels and adjust gain to stay within the -18 to -6 dB range.Master Editor
  2. 4:081:47Recording audio in the Waveform EditorThe narrator initiates a new recording, configures sample rate and bit depth settings, and shows the waveform being drawn in real-time before stopping the capture.Master Editor
  3. 6:230:28Selecting and unselecting audio segmentsThe user demonstrates how to single-click to deselect and double-click to highlight the entire waveform in white.Master Editor
  4. 7:551:15Saving a raw audio file as WAVThe demo shows the process of using the Save dialog to name a file, create a new folder, and select the uncompressed WAV format.Master Editor
  5. 9:350:37Deleting audio and identifying unsaved changesThe narrator demonstrates selecting a portion of the waveform, hitting delete, and pointing out the asterisk symbol indicating unsaved changes.Master Editor
  6. 10:121:32Exporting edited audio to a separate folderThe instructor uses the Export File command to save a modified version of the audio into a new 'edited' folder without overwriting the original.Master Editor
  7. 15:150:49Navigating with the playhead and playback controlsThe demo shows how to move the red playhead by clicking the waveform and using the spacebar or UI buttons to start and stop playback.Master Editor
  8. 17:230:46Zooming the waveform viewThe narrator uses the zoom slider to expand the waveform horizontally for precise editing and then uses the 'Zoom Out Full' icon to reset the view.Master Editor
  9. 19:350:38Using Loop Playback for fine-tuningThe instructor activates the loop icon and demonstrates how a selected section of audio repeats continuously during playback.Master Editor
  10. 22:090:30Copying and pasting audio segmentsThe narrator demonstrates selecting a section, using keyboard shortcuts to copy, and pasting it at a different playhead position.Master Editor
  11. 25:171:28Configuring the Normalize effectThe instructor opens the Normalize effect from the Amplitude and Compression menu and explains how to set peak levels using decibels.Master Editor
  12. 27:431:14Analyzing peak levels with Amplitude StatisticsThe demo shows how to use the Amplitude Statistics window to scan audio and find the exact peak amplitude before and after normalization.Master Editor