Miggy Sanchez
June 18th, 2012, 01:01 AM
Hi all,
I've spent considerable periods of time trying to get across most of the relevant posts and threads here, and elsewhere. My aim has been to find a 'formulaic' post-audio workflow within my NLE, which is Prem Pro CS4. However, I do have SOUNDBOOTH, so I am willing to explore.
The workflow would consist of an 'at minimum' number of steps to laying-out and processing my various audio signals for a more professional result.
I'm the producer of a community TV show, and typically my audio channels consist of:
1 X Presenter on lapel mic, often in busy event type environments
4XInterviewees on lapel, as above, usually in busy/loudish environments
1XRoyalty Free Music track, fading in and out at times
1X VO: Voice-overs either shot wild or in the studio
This is what I've been doing so far:
1. Assign individual channels to each of the differing signals i.e interviewee 1, presenter, music etc.
2. Ensure each clip on each audio channel is lighting up around the -6db mark. If clip signal is weak, I raise the gain on the clip.
3. On each individual channel I apply compression. To voice, my average settings have been: -25dB threshold, ratio of 2-3. Boost the make-up gain till clip is averaging -6dB. The royalty free music I do not compress.
4. Mix music in and try to cross-fade clips when/where necessary, always keeping an eye on level.
It's a spartan treatment of the audio I know. And I'm sick of neglecting something I really would love to work on.
As part of the workflow, I'd love to incoporate some steps to cleaning up background sounds/spill etc, within reason of course.
Anyway, I look forward to anything you may contribute!
Cheers
Mig
I've spent considerable periods of time trying to get across most of the relevant posts and threads here, and elsewhere. My aim has been to find a 'formulaic' post-audio workflow within my NLE, which is Prem Pro CS4. However, I do have SOUNDBOOTH, so I am willing to explore.
The workflow would consist of an 'at minimum' number of steps to laying-out and processing my various audio signals for a more professional result.
I'm the producer of a community TV show, and typically my audio channels consist of:
1 X Presenter on lapel mic, often in busy event type environments
4XInterviewees on lapel, as above, usually in busy/loudish environments
1XRoyalty Free Music track, fading in and out at times
1X VO: Voice-overs either shot wild or in the studio
This is what I've been doing so far:
1. Assign individual channels to each of the differing signals i.e interviewee 1, presenter, music etc.
2. Ensure each clip on each audio channel is lighting up around the -6db mark. If clip signal is weak, I raise the gain on the clip.
3. On each individual channel I apply compression. To voice, my average settings have been: -25dB threshold, ratio of 2-3. Boost the make-up gain till clip is averaging -6dB. The royalty free music I do not compress.
4. Mix music in and try to cross-fade clips when/where necessary, always keeping an eye on level.
It's a spartan treatment of the audio I know. And I'm sick of neglecting something I really would love to work on.
As part of the workflow, I'd love to incoporate some steps to cleaning up background sounds/spill etc, within reason of course.
Anyway, I look forward to anything you may contribute!
Cheers
Mig