Adobe Audition: Adjusting audio gain

Demo summary
The creator demonstrates using the Audio Gain tool (G) to normalize music levels so they do not overpower the vocal track.
Step-by-step
- Select the audio clip on the timeline
- Press G on the keyboard to open the Audio Gain tool
- Enter a negative value (e.g., -34) to lower the decibels
- Press Enter to apply the gain adjustment
Tips
- Aim for background music to peak around -34 or -36 dB to ensure it doesn't overpower the vocal track
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