Before vs After: Pro Voice in Premiere
38sImmediate before/after comparison hooks viewers and promises a quick fix for a common problem.
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This video demonstrates how to enhance voice audio in Adobe Premiere Pro using three built-in effects: Parametric Equalizer, Single Band Compressor, and Denoise. The creator walks through each step, providing specific settings and presets to achieve a professional, broadcast-quality sound. The tutorial is concise and practical, aimed at beginners.
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[00:00]
Initial audio test
The video starts with a test clip to show the original audio quality before applying any effects.
[00:24]
Effect order
Apply the Parametric Equalizer, Single Band Compressor, and Denoise in that order. This order is crucial for best results.
[00:38]
Parametric Equalizer settings
Set the Parametric Equalizer to the 'Voice Enhancer' preset. Adjust the bottom line to 40, the third band to 300, and the high shelf (age) to 13.
[01:06]
Compressor settings
Use the 'Voice Thickener' preset on the Single Band Compressor and set the gain to around 9 to avoid clipping.
[01:33]
Denoise settings
Set Denoise to 30-40% to remove background noise. Increase if there is more noise in the recording.
[01:46]
Final result
The final result is a voice with more depth, bass, and detail, sounding more professional.
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What three effects are used to improve voice audio in Premiere Pro?
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What three effects are used to improve voice audio in Premiere Pro?
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Parametric Equalizer, Single Band Compressor, and Denoise.
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In what order should the effects be applied?
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In what order should the effects be applied?
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Parametric Equalizer → Single Band Compressor → Denoise.
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What preset should be used for the Parametric Equalizer?
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What preset should be used for the Parametric Equalizer?
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Voice Enhancer.
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What value is recommended for the bottom line of the Parametric Equalizer?
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What value is recommended for the bottom line of the Parametric Equalizer?
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Around 40.
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What value is recommended for the third band of the Parametric Equalizer?
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What value is recommended for the third band of the Parametric Equalizer?
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300.
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What value is recommended for the high shelf (age) of the Parametric Equalizer?
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What value is recommended for the high shelf (age) of the Parametric Equalizer?
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Around 13.
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What preset should be used for the Single Band Compressor?
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What preset should be used for the Single Band Compressor?
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Voice Thickener.
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What gain value is recommended for the Single Band Compressor?
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What gain value is recommended for the Single Band Compressor?
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Around 9.
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What percentage is recommended for the Denoise effect?
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What percentage is recommended for the Denoise effect?
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30-40%.
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💡 Key Takeaways
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Effect stacking order
The order of effects (EQ → Compressor → Denoise) is critical for achieving the best sound quality.
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Voice Enhancer preset
Using the built-in 'Voice Enhancer' preset quickly adds depth and bass to a voice recording.
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Voice Thickener preset
The 'Voice Thickener' preset on the compressor makes the voice sound more detailed and present.
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Denoise settings
Setting Denoise to 30-40% effectively removes background noise without degrading the voice.
01:33Full Transcript
[00:00] Let me show you exactly how to sound like this in Premiere Pro. So I have my little test video on the track. Let me go ahead and play it real quick so you know what it sounds like before. This is a test for the mic filters in Premiere Pro.
[00:12] And as you can hear, it sounds pretty decent, but I'm going to show you how to even make it better. So you're going to go underneath your effects panel and you're going to search up for the parametric equalizer, which is right here, and then just drag it to your audio.
[00:24] Don't touch anything yet. We're going to add other effects to the audio. The next one we are going to add is a single band compressor. And finally, we're just going to add a simple denoise. I would recommend putting the effects in this order. This is what can make the microphone the best it possibly can be.
[00:38] So the first thing we're going to do is go underneath the parametric equalizer and click on edit. And all you're going to do is go underneath your presets and change it to voice enhancer. And then it's supposed to do this weird kind of roller coaster line. I recommend putting the bottom line to around the 40 mark.
[00:52] And then I would set number 3 to 300. And then finally, I would recommend lowering the age to around 13. And so now this is what my microphone sounds like with just the parametric equalizer. This is a test for the mic filters in Premiere Pro.
[01:06] As you can see, it has a lot more depth. It has a lot more bass. The next thing we're going to add is a single band compressor. And once you're in the compressor, just go to the presets and set it to the voice thickener. And the only thing changing under here is the gain.
[01:19] I will set it to around nine because sometimes it gets a little too loud. So now this is what the audio sounds like with the equalizer and the compressor on. This is a test for the mic filters in Premiere Pro. It pretty much just makes your voice sound more detailed if that's a thing.
[01:33] And finally we're just going to add a denoise. Just go underneath edit and I recommend setting the percentage to around 30%. But obviously if you hear some other noise in the background just up it a little bit more. I would recommend keep it around 30 to 40%.
[01:46] And pretty much denoise is going to get rid of any background noise. So now let's finally hear the final product. This is a test for the mic filters in Premiere Pro. And finally, the last step is to hit the subscribe button, obviously. Other than that, I hope you have a good day.
[01:59] Peace out.
