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question on audio mastering
hi everyone,
I’ve got the levels of my audio track (someone speaking) averaging at around -12db.
Before I render and finalize for authoring, is there some sort of normalization/processing/effect I should apply?
Cheers,
Gilles -
5 Replies
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If it’s only one audio track and it only reached -12dB then right click on the audio event, switches, and click normalize. Hope this helps, Danny Hays
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Thanks Danny,
It’s a couple of audio tracks…
any way to normalize the Master? Is it wise to normalize the master?\
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If you are doing a lot of stuff I would HIGHLY recommend investing in Izotope Ozone….it is AWESOME and has a ton of presets. I put it on my audio master track, AFTER I an happy with a mix…sounds amazing!
Scott Francis
Mind’s Eye Audio/Video Productions -
Thanks Scott, I’ll give Izotope a look.
What about any native ways to “master”?
tips/tricks?
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Mastering involves EQ’ing, leveling and loudness maximizing (and placement enhancing if in 5.1). You can use some of those tools in Vegas…but to be honest…it takes a little bit of time and a lot of practice. I have owned a audio studio for 13 years and started video in 2000, I find that it is nice to have a “quick fix” if you will when it involves a couple of tracks for video and such….if I am mastering an audio CD or video concert…it takes hours and multiple hardware and software plug-ins..I also take it to a different studio than my own so I am not “tricked” by using the same speaker set-up as my mix. Just so you know this is a “whole new can of worms” that you are opening depending on your end product…. hope this helps and good luck!
Scott Francis
Mind’s Eye Audio/Video Productions
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