Audio Normalizer 2025: Elevate Your Sound Quality

How to normalize your audio

01
Add your audio to a new project
Start by creating or opening a project. Drag your audio file(s) in, or record directly into the workspace. Once it’s there, Descript will analyze and prepare your tracks for editing.
02
Enable audio normalizer settings
Look for the mastering or enhance settings that allow you to adjust loudness, target levels, and speech thresholds. Enable the audio normalizer so your entire track sits at a consistent volume.
03
Preview and export
Give it a quick listen. Tweak levels if you notice pops or dips. When it sounds right, simply export or share. You’ve just used the audio normalizer to unify your track’s running volume, saving your audience from the dreaded volume rollercoaster.

Why normalizing your audio matters

Keep your volume consistent
No one loves awkward volume jumps. The audio normalizer ensures each segment meets your chosen loudness, so your show sounds cohesive from start to finish.
Prevent listener fatigue
Loud bursts or quiet whispering leads to a lot of fiddling with volume controls. Normalizing helps your listeners focus on your content instead of adjusting levels.
Make multi-speaker projects easy
If you’re juggling multiple voices, normalizing helps every speaker stand out just right. No more overshadowing or barely audible guests.

Beyond the audio normalizer

Descript’s advanced features let you fine-tune every detail before or after you normalize your audio.

Add clarity with EQ
Push or pull frequencies in your track to highlight vocals or tame boomy backgrounds. A couple dB in the right spot can transform your sound.
Eliminate background noise
Turn on AI noise reduction to sweep away buzzes, hums, keyboard clicks, or dog barks. Make your voices front and center without heavy lifting.
Fine-tune dynamics
Automatically nudge your speakers’ quieter lines up, and ease louder ones down, for smooth transitions that keep your listeners hooked.
Collaborate easily
Share your project link so teams and clients can preview your normalized tracks, leave comments, and suggest changes—all in one place.

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Questions about normalizing audio

Does normalizing audio lower my audio quality?
No. Normalizing adjusts loudness to a target level without distorting your original recording. Always preview your track so you can ensure you’re not pushing your volume too hot.
What’s the difference between normalizing and compression?
Normalization lifts or lowers your entire track by a set offset, while compression reduces dynamic range between loudest and quietest parts. You can use both for a better listener experience.
Why might my audio still sound uneven after normalizing?
Some voices or environments are tough to balance with a single setting. Consider using noise reduction, EQ adjustments, or mild compression to even out the extremes.

Audio Normalizer: Make All Your Audio Sound Great

How to normalize your audio

Why normalizing your audio matters

Beyond the audio normalizer

Surely there’s one for you

Questions about normalizing audio