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Normalize audio levels in Adobe Audition

Demo summary

The creator demonstrates how to select the entire waveform and use the 'Favorites' menu to normalize audio to -3 dB for consistent volume.

Step-by-step

  1. Double-click within the waveform to select the entire recording
  2. Verify that the whole waveform is highlighted at the top
  3. Navigate to the Favorites menu at the top of the interface
  4. Select Normalize to -3 dB

Watch out for

  • Ensure the entirety of the recording is selected, as double-clicking may sometimes only highlight a specific section

Tips

  • Normalizing to -3 dB is recommended to increase audio levels without causing peaking or distortion

Highlights

it just brings my levels up and rounds them out to make sure that they're at a consistent level

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  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