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What volume should background music be in a video?
Most video editors agree that the overall audio level of your audio mix (all of your audio combined) should normalized between -10db to -20db. I personally level my videos around -12db with occasional peaks to -8db. The trick here is to stay away from 0db as best you can.
Where should your audio levels be?
According to Pike, your audio level should stay on the negative side of the number scale and never go above 0. Anything above this results in distortion, which will make your audio torture to listen to. He suggests keeping your level at around -10 to -12, but this can vary depending on your project and your subject.
What level should music be?
Experts recommend keeping sound levels at somewhere between 60 and 85 decibels to minimize the damage your ears are exposed to. If you are listening to music at around 100 decibels, restrict your usage to within 15 mins.
Should I use background music in my videos?
Using background music helps to boost the production value and cohesiveness of your video. Viewers want a professional video that flows well and is well-constructed. And background music is the bridge that allows the video to transition smoothly between different ideas or scenes, especially when you have a jump cut.
What dB is best for YouTube?
Our recommended levels for publishing audio on YouTube are here:
- Dialogue: -6db to -15db(Nb. Most YouTubers tend to stick at -12db max)
- Overall mix Level: -12db to -20db.
- Music: -18db to -20db.
- Sound Effects: -14db to -20db.
What is standard dB level?
about 60 dB
Sound is measured in decibels (dB). A whisper is about 30 dB, normal conversation is about 60 dB, and a motorcycle engine running is about 95 dB. Noise above 70 dB over a prolonged period of time may start to damage your hearing. Loud noise above 120 dB can cause immediate harm to your ears.
What happens if background music is too low in a video?
If background music is too low, it can paradoxically draw attention to itself by making the viewer strain to hear it. The goal of background music to invisibly assist your video, not create a distraction. Mixing the music volume in your video takes practice, and there’s no exact formula for what level the music should be relative to the voice.
How do I adjust the volume of my audio clips?
AUDIO METERS- Using the audio meters, adjust the volume of your clips to keep the human voice peaking between 0 and -6 dB, and your music peaking between -16 and -20. Remember to adjust the volume of the clips independently of one another.
Should you add background music to your videos?
If the volume is too high, the music will overpower the spoken narrative of your video. This… is no good. If background music is too low, it can paradoxically draw attention to itself by making the viewer strain to hear it.
Do you fade out the music in your videos?
-15/-20 DB when you’re talking. Set it to normal if you’re doing something like a tour without talking. Fade it slowly to normal near the end if you’re cutting to an outro. Hope that helps. I do try to fade the music out at the tail end of my videos, especially if the song is longer than my video.