Standardizing sound volume

MovieExpert wrote on 12/11/2007, 11:21 AM

As a newbie in audio matters and Vegas I need some advice please. I have a video clip which has big differences in sound volumes at various points of the track. I wish to keep the sound volume between upper and lower limits throughout the track. What is the best approach to do this. Thanks in advance.

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Chienworks wrote on 12/11/2007, 11:32 AM

The most foolproof way when you're just starting out is to add the Wave Hammer effect to the audio track. Set the threshold to match the peaks of the quieter sections and set the ratio up a bit, maybe around 10 or so. Check the box that says "auto gain compensate". What this will do is raise the volume of the quieter parts without increasing the louder parts. Play with the sliders until you get a result you like.

rraud wrote on 12/11/2007, 12:50 PM

Another way, more time consuming, but with less distortion, would be using the track's "volume envelope". ("V" key). Double-click the volume line to add env. points and drag up/down.
Without hearing it, it's imposable to speculate the best method.

MovieExpert wrote on 12/11/2007, 1:13 PM

Thanks for the advice. Does this Wave Hammer effect have another or abbreviated name? I cannot not find it. I have Studio 8. I would appreciate if you could point at the right place to find it.

Kennymusicman wrote on 12/11/2007, 2:28 PM

Assuming Studio 8 has a compressor, then use that - it's essentially what wavehammer is.