Audio Editing in DaVinci Resolve - A Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners

In this comprehensive Da Vinci Resolve tutorial, you'll learn how to master audio editing for your videos, even if you're a beginner. Follow along as we guide you through the essential steps to enhance your video's sound quality, from importing audio files to applying effects and optimizing your audio tracks. Elevate your video production to the next level with these expert audio editing techniques!

Key Video Moments

00:00 - Introduction to video editing in Da Vinci Resolve.
00:21 - Importing voiceovers.
00:28 - Adding sound effects.
00:49 - Preparing the timeline and tracks for audio editing.
01:14 - Cutting and focusing on a specific voiceover segment.
02:04 - Applying compression and limiting to the voiceover.
02:27 - Adjusting audio levels and dynamics.
03:14 - Adding a limiter to prevent clipping.
04:17 - Inserting an effect to address clipping and distortion.
05:02 - Fine-tuning audio levels.
05:51 - Using keyframes to adjust audio levels.
06:17 - Applying dialog level optimization.
06:52 - Applying equalization and other effects.
07:15 - Trimming and editing audio for a smoother transition.
08:04 - Fine-tuning audio levels further.
08:36 - Adding an echo effect for additional vocal effects.
08:59 - Conclusion and invitation to watch the next tutorial.

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Hi there! I'm Mike Russell from Music Radio Creative. I am an Adobe Certified Professional and my aim is to teach you the secrets you need to know to create better-sounding audio with the use of various techniques. From Adobe Audition tips and tricks to your choice of microphones, audio gear, home recording setup, and many more! Podcasters, Livestreamers, Filmmakers, and even YouTubers can make use of what I am about to show!

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[john]

For a beginner video, it would have been helpful to provide explanations not only of what you were doing, but more of an explanation of why you were doing it. I'm not sure I'll be able to apply much of this.

[EricLatek]

Tons of great information here Mike! I know it notes for beginners, but I think this applies to professionals as well. Great one! 👏👏👏👏

[reconmaster]

As someone who is shifting from Premiere to davinci, This video was the perfect beginner sound tutorial. TY

[KE]

That was packed with a lot of good information.

[DJBRIANRIKHOTSO]

What is your advise: Do we have the best software VO recorder or is about a combination of everything? Mic, Soundcard?
Hope I am making sense...

[CarolynCashwell]

Thank you for this video. If I could make a recommendation, make your cursor bigger when you are doing screen shot videos. it's hard to see where you are clicking and a bigger cursor would help. Also, it would be helpful, to say "over on the right"... etc. The information is great in the video, but I had a hard time seeing where you were clicking. For example, I couldn't see where you were clicking to start and stop the audio. I know that's a below the basics, but for someone who is truly a beginner, it's easy to get caught up in something as simple as this. Thank you again for the video.

[OleFromTheNorth]

Cool video! Is there a way to edit waves inside resolve? I'm used to Audition <-> Premiere workflow.

[fascinationdreams]

Premiere Pro hasn't been working for the types of projects I create. It's been nothing but a pain, headache, and worse! So I'm switching. As someone who isn't trained, nor is video production part of my artist skill set or actual content, I am learning as many beginner tips as I can before I redo an entire project Premiere refused to export the day of my first massive staged (filmed with audience) piece. I had to make it a Technical Dress Rehearsal and use my deeply flawed sound check reel...crossing fingers all the tutorials aid me in creating it fast! I have 3 weeks...Thank you for this. A short primer with so much information! You've given me confidence that I'll be okay and this will be easier than PPro for how I edit.

[kapozarecords]

Please Mr Russell I need lasers how can I get some

[swagmag]

Hey @mikerussell! Can’t wait for Audio Presets for Resolve!!

[humangameryt]

which is the best sound software for film ? like mixing etc

[cung]

how to play only certain parts ? Lets say want to repeat certain part of audio

[leonelk]

Can you make a video on how to balance all audio for a gaming/youtube type video like Mr Beast but properly mixed?

Things such as sfx, music and dialogue