How to normalize audio in Audacity

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In this video, you'll learn how to normalize your audio files using Audacity.
Be sure to watch all the videos in our Audacity Tutorial playlist - bit.ly/AudacityPlaylist
Normalizing your audio files allows you to adjust the volume or “loudness” of your audio without affecting the dynamic range (the difference between the loud and soft parts of your audio).
The two main reasons to use audio normalization:
1. Match volumes between audio recordings
2. Make your audio files louder
To apply normalization, select the audio tracks or clips you want to normalize and click the “Normalize” option in the Effects tab.
There are 3x fields you can tweak to customize the effect.
1. Remove DC Offset
This allows Audacity to adjust the “center point” of your waveform after applying the normalization effect.
We recommend leaving this box checked.
2. Maximum Amplitude
This is your way of telling Audacity how loud you want your peak amplitude/peak volume to be.
We recommend the professional audio editing and podcasting standard of -1.0 dB
3. Normalize Stereo Channels Independently
Use this if you’re applying normalization to a stereo track where the left and right sides are set at different volumes or are separate recordings mixed together.
==== Time Stamps ====
01:04 - Using The Normalize Effect
01:30 - Remove DC Offset
02:00 - Maximum Amplitude
02:36 - Normalize Stereo Channels Independently
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@mpumim3303 3 года назад

I absolutely love your videos, they're clear & to the point with just enough background information / explanation, thanks a million, you're the best!!

@Buzzsprout 3 года назад

Thank you, Mpumi! Your comment just made my day.

@hosiyar2 2 года назад

I loved how you explain the simplest way to normalize the track.

@keithhupp5995 9 месяцев назад

Awesome straight to the point. Thank you. I was doing some voice cloning and needed a refresher because it has been so long since I used Audacity.

@codymyers1956 4 года назад

These videos are proving to be way more valuable than I anticipated. Thanks for all the great tips!

@Buzzsprout 4 года назад

Glad you think so!

@its_casual 3 года назад

I really appreciate your to the point video. 🙏Many out here just ramble on before getting to the core matter. It's annoying specially when your mid editing and need the solution fast. Thanks! Subbed and liked!

@sunny7176 2 года назад

im recording my voice for my videos this is the best tutorial u explain best of all, i checked many thank you for this m sincere thanks now as u recomended imchecking your playlist it is great short simple and informative videos

@over-50entrepreneur007 2 года назад

Wow. I subscribed because of your "teaching" ability. Some people have the knowledge but don't have the ability to share it in a concise, useful way. Thanks!

@Buzzsprout 2 года назад

Yay! Thank you so much for your appreciation and support!

@InspirationFromThePast 3 года назад

Thanks a lot it was easy to follow and very useful I totally missed that -1dB part for whatever reason it was 0 when I checked I might of changed when I just started using and didn't had a clue completely how to use it.

@spacecoastpodcast 4 года назад

Thanks for the tip. I also add a bit of compression when there is lots of modulation

@Buzzsprout 4 года назад

Indeed! We've got our compression video coming out in June, but it looks like you've already got it dialed in

@dipakchams2179 3 года назад

Thanks sir for your good idea. Please show other essential tools, such as pitch and tempo that show and how to record track with song professionally using the audacity.

@AutodidactAngler 3 года назад

Thank you for the great content- do you have a list of what "effect" to do first while editing, or does it not matter? Normalize- compress- fade in and out- voice over- graphic EQ- filter curve- ect.

@SamuelJibin 2 года назад

Nice video. Are there any steps involved in editing the audio to make it more clear? Like compression then normalise like that

@user-vu3xb7qn8g 4 месяца назад

This one was a game-changer for me. Thanks!

@Buzzsprout 4 месяца назад

Happy to help! :)

@tropicalermine 3 года назад

so helpful- thanks so much.

@TomKaszuba 4 года назад

Thank you. Very helpful.

@Mo-MuttMusic 3 года назад

This is helpful, too, Travis. For now, I'm editing my podcasts with Audacity. Thanks. Shawn R., Mo-Mutt Music

@TechnicallyTaz Год назад

Great video, very helpful.

@Elguja 2 года назад

Is there a way to Remove Background Sound if you have matching sound, and only left the part that is not matching?

@ryuw.5712 3 года назад

This was useful, thanks.

@dannyimp7472 Год назад

I have recorded a vocal for a song that needs to be normalized. It has no EQ on it all all. Should i mix the track first before i normalize, or normalize and then mix?

@POODLEBITES 3 года назад

Thank you. Very helpful

@jasminhamid1744 3 года назад

Is this the same as equalizing? I've been told a good basic post production technique for my first podcast is EQ, Compress, DE-ESS, Remove noise, does that sound right?

@onlinebizjp 2 года назад

Thank you. I am looking for audio normalize. It"s so nice!

@Buzzsprout 2 года назад

Happy to hear you found this helpful!

@livingwisdom-barbarabriggs9627 2 года назад

Thank you for simplifying this so well!

@Buzzsprout 2 года назад

You're welcome! Happy to help. Thanks for watching!

@luminous6969 4 года назад

Great video, but should you normalize before applying other effects such as equalization or after?

@djjoeykmusic 2 года назад

Awesome Thank you so much

@TriniTrent 3 года назад

Should we normalize or loudness normalize or both? I understand LUFS but I notice you didn't mention that here. I would skip all of this and just use Auphonic but you mentioned in another video that doesn't work well with fades etc so I'm going the manual route with Audacity.

@leesweets4110 2 года назад

Im not concerned about having a standard volume or clear quality audio throughout a production. What Im looking for is a more rigorous way to standardize my volume across multiple productions, so that anyone listening to my casts back to back in a playlist wont have to adjust volume constantly. There is nothing I hate more than listening to other podcasters playlists and have to crank up the volume just to hear them, then have my ears blown out in the next.

@souslarmure Год назад

Did you manage to find a way to do that ? I'm new to the podcast field :)

@mr.kwamid-86_43 Год назад

This. Bump

@souslarmure Год назад

Thank you for that ! Could you tell how to verify that LUFS and volume are correct in audacity ? I followed your tuto but I don't know how to check it visually. Before doing this normalisation with audacity I did export with Ableton Lite (and a "normalisation" is included in this process), still I don't know if all is ok now

@bolbolinfosec1376 Год назад

big thanks bro

@Teimo Год назад

Ok dumb question here. I'll start off with a song with peaks on both the left and right channels. When I normalize and put DC offset on, one of the audio channels almost always is just a teeny bit more quiet than the other one. I know you partially explained it, and I partially understand it's because of DC, but why are both channels not peaking?

@TJ20423 Год назад

I can't find normalize on my affects tab. I never used audacity before so I have not idea what to do about it.

@sayopro8804 2 года назад

Thanks for helping out man. I'm not a audio composer but I learned how to balance audio today 😅

@Buzzsprout 2 года назад

Happy to help! Thanks for checking in. 😊

@MrNikothman 3 года назад

Nice Tutorial👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻Question: Which One Is First Things To Do Compressor, Amplify,Normalize?🤔 Thank You

@sliotharball 3 года назад

Very good man..Only thing if you upload your video to YT after normalizing at the above method they will reduce the volume of the recording to their standard normalization setting. This can be checked by right clicking on the video "stats for nerds"..I notice that Audacity has now a new Loudness Normalization (L.U.F.S) setting for this purpose.

@henrychinaski3118 Год назад

Should I click "Normalize" after each effect? For example, if I choose the Effect of "Bass and Treble" should I also "Normalize" it after? Or can I just do "Normalize" at the end of all of my Effects edits?

@BrianMountFoot Месяц назад

Thank you!

@RetroTiburon 3 года назад

This man is a national treasure.

@DinDin-jd9lg 2 года назад

This is what i want👍👍👍 explain very well and then tell us how to do👍 subscribed!!

@Buzzsprout 2 года назад

Yay! Thanks, Din Din! 😊

@HeyToccarra 3 года назад

I am a audiobook narrator and my rms levels are too low. Hopefully,this will help. Thanks you!

@MahdiMeskin 2 года назад

Thanks, it really helped me

@Buzzsprout 2 года назад

Glad to know, Mahdi! Thanks for checking in!

@YoussefYoussef-rs6bq 3 года назад

Is that one of the things Auphonic does while mastering?

@LemonMMT-shimaDropleT 3 года назад

thanks so much fo the tutorial!

@Buzzsprout 3 года назад

You're welcome!

@nguyen-minh-nhut 3 года назад

Great tutorial. Thanks :D

@Buzzsprout 3 года назад

Appreciate the kind words. Thank you, Minh!

@MeyriChannel Год назад

Thank You so much 😭

@Buzzsprout Год назад

You're most welcome, Meyri! Thanks for checking in!

@BaroneseBon 3 месяца назад

I have a question. So I'm digitising a few cassette tapes with music, and I've noticed that the right channel is slightly louder than the left one, usually by up to 2dB. What setting should I use if I wanted to balance out the two channels?

@Buzzsprout 3 месяца назад

Hey there! Shoot us an email at support@buzzsprout.com so we can take a look into this for you.

@karlhans6678 2 года назад

The volume on my recording is very high so no matter what number i put in the Normalizer it will reduce it A LOT and ends up sound with a very low volume.

@jwinn1427 4 года назад

Can someone please show how to normalize audio, noise reduction, etc. using GarageBand?

@carola-lifeinparis 2 года назад

thank you very much

@Buzzsprout 2 года назад

Happy to help! Thanks for dropping by to watch the video. 😀

@TrevorJoren 4 года назад

Aloha friends! I am a new podcaster using your service. I've been paying for it for a couple months now and I'm just about getting to my uploading of podcast. However I need to do some finishing of the audio editing and audacity and I can use your input. I know you guys have some extensive RU-vid videos on this topic and I'm wondering if you can link me to some of the relevant things. For example I have different volumes and my recording. Some of the recording was done on a high quality microphone and the speaker was close to the mic. Other recordings the speakers were further away so their volume is lower. Furthermore, some audio recorded on cell phones. Also the quality and sound level of the music and the intro the bumpers and the outro is much louder. So can you please give me some advice and links to the RU-vid videos I should watch to fix this. I just finished watching how to normalize audio and audacity and it gave me some of this stuff that I need but I'm wondering if you can link me up to some of the other relevant videos. Thanks so much. Trevor Joren

@brandonstorm 4 года назад

I think you're audacity videos are very informative and easy to follow but one question I have is does the settings work the same for recording vocals for songs?

@Buzzsprout 4 года назад

Yes. They should work for singing as well

@ShoeOwl Год назад

You literally saved my mental health

@RameshChandran-fq2ft Год назад

👍Thank you

@Cosmic-Mind 3 года назад

Idk why but the pitch of my voice sounds horrible when I normalize it. I naturally have a very soft voice. As soon as I normalize it I hear all this buzzing in the back even though I have already used noise reduction prior.🤯

@Bestofthoughts 3 года назад

Bro Do Tutorial Videos for Adobe Premiere Pro

@speshalkmf9273 2 года назад

iv got a problem, i jus want to normalize my whole vocal, its jus 1 track, but im quiet in 1 part and loud at the beggining, i want to make it so im rapping at the same loudness throughout the whole vocal track, how do i do that? this vid didnt help

@Buzzsprout 2 года назад

Hey! Shoot us an email at support@buzzsprout.com and we can look into this for you!

@brandymariagrove 11 месяцев назад

Is it normal to have small waveforms? Mine are barely above 0. I record on a Shure sm7b with the Volt 2 interface. I was getting a lot of static or a "hissing" noise, so I reduced the gain on my interface to minimize it on my audio while I record. I think that me reducing the gain is the reason why my audiowaves are so small and I have to manually increase the dB in audacity. What can I do to get rid of the hissing sound in the raw audio? Is this normal?

@Buzzsprout 11 месяцев назад

Hi there! Yes, it's normal to have small waveforms if you've reduced the gain on your interface. You can try using a noise gate or noise reduction plugin to remove the hissing sound.

@brandymariagrove 10 месяцев назад

@@Buzzsprout oh okay!! Super helpful video btw- ill look into that ☺️

@djsoulmonkeyindahouse730 3 года назад

Hi there Mr; One question,,, If I am normalizing a track (whole track) in Aud, do I've to do it with the channels separated or uncheck the box that says ''normalise channels separated''???? I normally do the normalizing with channels separated, Am I doing something wrong??? Thank you kindly for your time Marlon,,;)

@Buzzsprout 3 года назад

You're not doing anything wrong! In this example we were normalizing a Mono file, so there was only one track. If you've recorded a Stereo track, then you can check that box when applying the effect

@gameonken_pnc 2 года назад

Do you normalize all of the tracks or just the voice files? I have background music with my voice. Does the music need to be normalize?

@Buzzsprout 2 года назад

Hey there! That depends on the audio quality you have recorded. Our tip on when is the best time to normalize audio is: One # You want to match the level of your audio (music and vocal) Two # You may want to make the original file louder 🔗 www.buzzsprout.com/blog/how-to-normalize-audio-in-audacity

@hybridpodvid8376 3 года назад

*Question:* I thank you very much for the help and explanation, but what if I would like to use Normalise WITH Noise Reduction...can I, or should I, do that? Me; myself, I use Noise red. + Normalize + compression. And to me, it sounds great...but...I'm still unsure if this is the way to go. ?:(

@Buzzsprout 3 года назад

As long as you're okay with the settings that you've implemented, that works fine.

@sarahbacaller4872 Месяц назад

Thanks! Super helpful. But your plosives are killing me :P hahaha

@ChuckandLindaBabli 8 месяцев назад

I teach line dancing and am always adjusting the volume for each song I play. Is Normalize the best way to alleviate this problem?

@Buzzsprout 8 месяцев назад

Hi there, Linda! Send us an email at support@buzzsprout.com, and we'll gladly assist in recommending the best audio settings and editing solutions for you.

@veebee3969 8 месяцев назад

Thank you for the video. How do I Normalize multiple mp3 files in one go, on Audacity? Appreciate your brief instructions.

@Buzzsprout 8 месяцев назад

Thanks for the kind words and appreciation! Regarding your question on how to normalize multiple mp3 files, try this method: Import your MP3 files and select all tracks by clicking on 'Edit', then 'Select', and finally 'All'. Next, head to 'Effect' and choose 'Normalize'. From the settings box that appears (defaulting to -1 dB), adjust the maximum amplitude. Click 'OK' to start normalizing. Remember, normalization ensures consistent volume levels across all files. Happy editing!

@veebee3969 8 месяцев назад

@@Buzzsprout Thanks for the prompt reply. I was able to select all files and Normalize which I should have mentioned in my post. However, I do not know how to export the normalized files as separate files. I believe once you export, all individual files get consolidated into a single file. Appreciate your instructions.

@Buzzsprout 8 месяцев назад

Ah.. Try this then. After normalizing your tracks in Audacity, use the ‘Export Multiple’ feature to export each track as a separate file. After which, go to ‘File’ > ‘Export’ > 'Export Multiple'. In the dialog box that appears, choose the destination for saving the exported files, then click 'Export’. This will export each track as a separate file. I hope that helps!

@veebee3969 8 месяцев назад

@@Buzzsprout Perfect. Thank You.

@Thatsmessedupman Год назад

so if you are not working in stereo but importing two different voice tracks, sound effects and a little music, do you normalize each before import, or before mixing or all at once at the end with select all?

@Buzzsprout Год назад

Hey there! Great question. When working with multiple tracks in Audacity, it's best to normalize each track separately before mixing them. This ensures each element has the correct volume level and helps achieve a harmonious mix. After normalizing, tweak levels as necessary while mixing. Double-check overall audio levels when finished. Hope that helps!

@Thatsmessedupman Год назад

@@Buzzsprout okay thank you. Shouldn't I be doing something, some feature that will make sure the levels are the same? Same? For some reason I thought that's what normalizing was doing. But now I'm thinking if I am doing each track separately, that I still could have volume levels to adjust. Is there a tool that analyzes everything so that it makes sure things are in balance?

@Buzzsprout Год назад

@@Thatsmessedupman That's correct! The normalize option in Audacity does help with adjusting volume levels. However, when working with multiple tracks, it's still possible to have some differences in volume. As for the tool, feel free to email us at support@buzzsprout.com so we can look into this for you.

@johann.callaghan 4 года назад

I just subscribed to your incredible channel! Should you use 'normalise' before or after other adjustments like hard limiter and compression? Thank you.

@Buzzsprout 4 года назад

Typically you do them in this order - Compression > Normalization > Limiter

@thursdaythe12thpodcast-r2m 4 года назад

@@Buzzsprout I was about to ask this same question. Thank you both.

@thursdaythe12thpodcast-r2m 4 года назад

Where does Levelator fit into that sequence?

@Thedigitalschool1 4 года назад

Nice video..

@dealwithyourcrud 3 года назад

Thank you for the GREAT info. Do you normalize the background music and the voice stuff altogether? Or separate?

@Buzzsprout 3 года назад

You'll want to normalize them separately

@MattEliteStorm 3 года назад

What's the difference between a Compressor and Normalize audio, they look very similar or are they completely different??

@Buzzsprout 3 года назад

Hi, MattEliteStorm! Try checking this links to help you differentiate both audio setting: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Zw9nkEHQ5B8.html ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-R0nsSY6Ahm0.html ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-VoBVcaMEJxo.html ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-gnEWfAEONTA.html Thank you!

@luisamedina1 3 года назад

Hi Travis, can you still download SpitFish (De-Esser, De-Click, etc) for a Mac (version 10.11.6 "El Capitan") or it's completely gone? And also, do you know when Audacity version 3.0 will be released? I have some issues with my 2.3.3 version, that's why. Thanks a lot, Travis!

@Buzzsprout 3 года назад

We're not familiar with that plugin series, but as long as it's Mac compatible you should be good to go. Lucky for you, Audacity 3.0 was recently released! - www.audacityteam.org/

@luisamedina1 3 года назад

@@Buzzsprout well.... Not really. I’m switching from Audacity over to Reaper. Too many issues with Audacity....

@UltraRik 3 года назад

can you explain difference from Loudness Normalisation option?

@Buzzsprout 3 года назад

Hey Patrik! Shoot us an email at support@buzzsprout.com and we can look into this for you.

@acspectator8636 3 года назад

What happens if the level meter shows that the sound is peaking and clipping?

@Buzzsprout 3 года назад

Hey! Shoot us an email at support@buzzsprout.com and we can look into this for you.

@knottreel 3 года назад

So how do I save the file. When I export, I get some kind of technical message about lame_enc.dll. I don't know what that is talking about.

@Buzzsprout 3 года назад

Hi Knott Reel! Try checking the following links: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Zw9nkEHQ5B8.html ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-P5WdjYHwxMQ.html ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-t0IPAR4HW78.html ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-R0nsSY6Ahm0.html Thank you!

@knottreel 3 года назад

@@Buzzsprout Thanks a bunch. It took me a while to understand about 3rd party copyright and why I had to do the extra download. I'm set up now!

@elvisandbeachboysfan 3 года назад

mine isnt working, dont know why, preview is right but then it doesnt work, any answers?????

@Buzzsprout 3 года назад

Hey, Jason! Kindly shoot us an email at support@buzzsprout.com and we can look into this for you.

@dallasacuff9335 3 года назад

That didnt work... I still have several tracks that do not have the same volume.

@GuitarreroDaniel 3 года назад

What's the difference between normalization and compression/limiters? Love your content man!

@Buzzsprout 3 года назад

Hi Daniel, Audio normalization is the process of adjusting the level or volume of your audio files without affecting their dynamic range (the relationship between the louder and softer points of the track.) While Compression reduces the dynamic range in your audio files so the overall volume level is even throughout the episode. Without compression, your listeners might hear a blaring loud intro followed by an interview so quiet they have to adjust their volume to hear it.

@GuitarreroDaniel 3 года назад

@@Buzzsprout Thanks for the explanation, now its clear :)

@n3tl4g Год назад

Just what was needed. No more, no less. Not even a little bit too much. Or waaaay too much, as sometimes happens when ... [sic]

@MarwansMindOverMatterTV 4 года назад

i hate when i normalize my audio but the volume increases too much

@monizfilms 3 года назад

Does audacity have the option to normalize LUFS?

@Buzzsprout 3 года назад

Yes, try accessing Effect ► Loudness Normalization ► Perceived Loudness to -23 LUFS. (default)

@0flan 2 года назад

I can't save it as an mp3? Can anyone help?

@Buzzsprout 2 года назад

Hey Eugene! Shoot us an email at support@buzzsprout.com and we can look into this for you.

@kyhxx 3 года назад

thanks*

@CrawlinUKGames 2 месяца назад

The playlist does not exist. (link from the description).

@Buzzsprout 2 месяца назад

Thank you for pointing that out! While we refine our playlist, feel free to explore the Software Tutorial playlist showcasing Audacity tutorials: ru-vid.com/group/PL_7hD9e-mJ3VXNv8G4yXnALfGuHb1XdXw Thank you for taking the time to visit us. Happy podcasting!

@arkrou 2 года назад

a whole video about clicking one button

@elvisandbeachboysfan 3 года назад

nope, still doesnt normalise, changed the programme, sometimes it works sometimes not, preview is totally different from the final normalise. thats just how it is, its a shame it was a good programme.

@PGW1970 2 года назад

Shame your audio sounds so tinny and hollow.

@Klook6950 3 года назад

The narrator of Dragon Ball Z sent me here.

@IsaacWale2004 3 года назад

470th like

@bodaciousleech 9 месяцев назад

"This playlist does not exist." :/

@Buzzsprout 9 месяцев назад

Thanks for catching that, Vince! While we're still polishing our playlist, go ahead and have a look at the Software Tutorial playlist which features Audacity tutorials: ru-vid.com/group/PL_7hD9e-mJ3VXNv8G4yXnALfGuHb1XdXw Appreciate you for checking us out. Keep podcasting!

@truthhitman7473 4 года назад

Buzzsprout, when are you gonna invite close friend of Bruce Lee Dan Inosanto on your show ? Invite Dan Inosanto on your show along with Chuck Norris and see if Chuck will LIE and deny he was Bruce Lee's student.