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John Doran · May 2nd, 2006, 02:12 AM

I have shot(captured) low audio, , is there a way to higher it on the edit or on the import to the edit, using" final cut express one", (it sounded find with the headphones on)

john

John Doran · May 2nd, 2006, 03:13 AM

I have shot(captured) low audio, , is there a way to higher it on the edit or on the import to the edit, using" final cut express one", (it sounded find with the headphones on)

john

Steve House · May 2nd, 2006, 04:29 AM

I don't know Final Cut Express but all the NLEs I've worked with allow you to set audio levels in the edit. If your's doesn't (doubtful!) a quick search online for "Audacity" will help - it's a freeware audio editing program available for downloading.

Mark Bournes · May 2nd, 2006, 07:45 AM

If you run it through a mixer when you capture you can raise the level before you import it. You can also raise it once it's in fce. Either way should work for you,

Mark

Chris Hocking · May 2nd, 2006, 08:03 AM

Yes Steve, Final Cut Express does have a gain/volume control. It's audio controls are VERY similar to FCP. In fact, it has a lot of the FCP effects plugins.

John, you're probably best to read the Final Cut Express Manual, specifically the Audio section.

Good luck!

Chris!

Abe Dolinger · May 3rd, 2006, 12:08 PM

Your best bet would be to recapture the audio, monitoring it so you can set the highest input level possible without peaking. Raising the level of already-recorded audio often results in audible line/equipment noise.

Also, try listening on monitors/speakers - headphone monitoring is notorious for leading to low levels.

Ty Ford · May 5th, 2006, 05:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by John Doran

I have shot(captured) low audio, , is there a way to higher it on the edit or on the import to the edit, using" final cut express one", (it sounded find with the headphones on)

john

Headphones shouldn't be used to set gain levels. Next time look at the meters.

Ty Ford

Marco Leavitt · May 5th, 2006, 07:00 AM

If you have really low levels and your NLE won't let you raise them high enough, one trick is to duplicate the track. I don't know how many audio tracks you can have in FCE, but it works in the pro version.

Cole McDonald · May 5th, 2006, 08:51 AM

After import, if you double click on the clip you wish to work with, there will be an audio tab in the browser window. click on that and there are volume and pan controls.

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John Doran Major Player Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: belfast, northern ireland. Posts: 212	low audio I have shot(captured) low audio, , is there a way to higher it on the edit or on the import to the edit, using" final cut express one", (it sounded find with the headphones on) john

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John Doran Major Player Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: belfast, northern ireland. Posts: 212	a I have shot(captured) low audio, , is there a way to higher it on the edit or on the import to the edit, using" final cut express one", (it sounded find with the headphones on) john

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Steve House Inner Circle Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada Posts: 5,742	I don't know Final Cut Express but all the NLEs I've worked with allow you to set audio levels in the edit. If your's doesn't (doubtful!) a quick search online for "Audacity" will help - it's a freeware audio editing program available for downloading. __________________ Good news, Cousins! This week's chocolate ration is 15 grams!

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Chris Hocking Major Player Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 595	Final Cut Express Audio... Yes Steve, Final Cut Express does have a gain/volume control. It's audio controls are VERY similar to FCP. In fact, it has a lot of the FCP effects plugins. John, you're probably best to read the Final Cut Express Manual, specifically the Audio section. Good luck! Chris!

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Cole McDonald Trustee Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Sauk Rapids, MN, USA Posts: 1,675	After import, if you double click on the clip you wish to work with, there will be an audio tab in the browser window. click on that and there are volume and pan controls. __________________ Web Youtube Facebook

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Mark Bournes Major Player Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Jupiter, FL Posts: 565	If you run it through a mixer when you capture you can raise the level before you import it. You can also raise it once it's in fce. Either way should work for you, Mark

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Abe Dolinger Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 111	Your best bet would be to recapture the audio, monitoring it so you can set the highest input level possible without peaking. Raising the level of already-recorded audio often results in audible line/equipment noise. Also, try listening on monitors/speakers - headphone monitoring is notorious for leading to low levels.

May 5th, 2006, 07:00 AM	#8
Marco Leavitt Inner Circle Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Albany, NY 12210 Posts: 2,652	If you have really low levels and your NLE won't let you raise them high enough, one trick is to duplicate the track. I don't know how many audio tracks you can have in FCE, but it works in the pro version.