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  • Audio fix to entire sequence

    Posted by Arturo Glass on August 31, 2008 at 5:13 pm

    I’ve adjusted the peaks so nothing goes over 0db in a sequence. The sound ranges from around -18 to -6. Is there a way I can run a filter or modifier across the entire sequence in order to shift all of these levels so they all stay between -3 and -6? That is, a way to make the sound overall but without running into peaking issues.

    Stephen May replied 17 years, 8 months ago 3 Members · 4 Replies
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  • Andy Mees

    September 1, 2008 at 1:10 pm

    those levels are pretty high .. are you really sure you want to do this? I would be looking at bringing the peaks down not pushing the overall levels up

    to answer your question, you can use the Compressor/Limiter filter to compress the dynamic range of the audio whilst simultaneously boosting the level if necessary

  • Arturo Glass

    September 1, 2008 at 2:40 pm

    What sort of levels are optimal then? Project includes interview footage, field shoot, music, sound effects… overall mix level should be in what range?

  • Andy Mees

    September 1, 2008 at 3:10 pm

    >What sort of levels are optimal then?

    Thats a little subjective Arturo, and a lot depend on your distribution path. Is this for broadcast? You’ll likely get a wealth of ardently defended opinion … my own personal preference is a line up level of -20db with absolute peaks no higher than -12db

  • Stephen May

    September 1, 2008 at 9:57 pm

    Audio Fix for Entire Sequence:

    Create a new sequence. Drag your existing master sequence into this new sequence. Go to MARK > AUDIO PEAKS > MARK. Audio peaks are detected on your timeline. Double-click your master sequence to make necessary changes. Go back to the new sequence and go to MARK> AUDIO PEAKS > CLEAR.

    Now check the sequence again.

    Stephen May
    Keystone Media Productions
    Freelance Videographer

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