Bad audio = lost viewers. Fix yours with these essentials:

1. Kill the Noise

Tools: Audacity (free), Adobe Audition, or DaVinci Resolve

• Step 1: Record 5 sec of “silence” (just background noise).
• Step 2: Apply Noise Reduction → Capture Noise Profile → Adjust slider (50% is safe).
• Pro Tip: Use High-Pass Filter (cut below 80Hz) to remove hums.

2. Voice/Music Balance

• Dialogue First: Music should be at least 6dB quieter than speech.
• EQ Trick: Cut music at 1-3kHz (makes space for vocals).
• Compress Vocals: Set ratio 3:1, threshold -15dB (evens out volume).

3. Sync Dubbing Perfectly

• Visual Hack: Match waveform spikes between original and new audio.
• Shortcut: In Premiere Pro, use “Synchronize” (right-click clips).
• Warning: Avoid time-stretching beyond 5% (causes robotic sound).

Bonus: Instant “Pro” Polish

• Preset EQ: Boost 3kHz (+2dB) for clearer voice.
• Loudness: Set peak at -3dB, average at -16dB (YouTube standard).

Free Cheat Sheet: [Download our audio settings preset pack here].

Why This Works

• No jargon → Only actionable steps.
• Tool-agnostic → Applies to most software.
• Time-saving → Covers 90% of common issues.

Need a specific tutorial? Reply with your editing software!