Adobe Express: Normalize audio volume

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Demo summary

The instructor demonstrates applying the Normalize effect to -3dB using the Favorites menu to increase the overall volume of a recording.

Step-by-step

Ensure no specific section of the waveform is selected to apply the effect to the entire file by default
Go to the Favorites menu
Select the Normalize to -3dB option
Verify the loudest peak of the waveform touches the -3dB line

Options

Normalize to a percentage value instead of decibels
Normalize to 0dB (100%) to make the highest peak touch the zero line
Apply effects via the Effects menu instead of the Favorites menu

Watch out for

Effects with 'process' in parentheses are only available through the Effects menu, not the Effects rack
You must have a selection in the waveform view to apply the effect to a specific area, otherwise it defaults to the whole track

Tips

Normalizing to a DB amount is more convenient than using percentages
Normalizing to -3dB is considered common practice
Use the Favorites menu as a single-click shortcut for frequently used effects
Adobe Audition is a good choice if you are looking for professional paid software for voiceover recording and editing

Highlights

“you can apply effects from favorites in a single click it is a kind of shortcut for effects”

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