Audio Levels - Premiere Pro

Gain vs Volume

There are multiple ways to adjust audio levels in Premiere Pro.

Adjusting Audio Levels

The levels of audio clips can be adjusted in the Timeline.

• Clip Keyframes adjust the level of a clip. The keyframes move with the clip if the clip is moved.
  • This what you'll normally use.
• Track Keyframes adjust keyframes on the track. If a clip is moved the keyframe stay at their place in the track. They do not move with the clip.

Creating Keyframes

1. Click the triangle next to the track name to expand the view of the track.
2. Click the Show Keyframes button and select Show Clip Volume.
3. Select the Pen Tool in the tool bar (press the P key on the keyboard.)
4. Click on the yellow line on top off the waveform to create a Keyframe.
5. Click and drag to create a Keyframe and change the levels.

Adjusting Keyframes

1. To adjust Keyframes select the Selection Tool (press the V key on the keyboard.)
2. Click on the Keyframes to adjust the levels ( up or down) or the place in time (left or right).

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