Normalize loudness
Balance perceived volume with loudness normalization.
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A practical guide to Normalize loudness
Normalize Audio applies a fixed EBU-style loudness profile targeting −16 LUFS integrated loudness, −1.5 dB true peak, and an 11 LU loudness range. You choose only the output format.
Example: even out a quiet voice recording
Normalize the interview with the fixed speech-friendly profile, preview loud passages for distortion, and keep the raw recording as the master.
Task-specific steps
- 1
Add the audio and listen for existing clipping, sudden peaks, or sections that are intentionally quiet.
- 2
Choose the output format, noting that the loudness target and peak parameters are fixed rather than user-adjustable.
- 3
Run normalization, compare representative quiet and loud passages, and download only after checking for artifacts.
Options that affect the result
- The normalization profile is fixed at −16 LUFS integrated loudness, −1.5 dB true peak, and 11 LU loudness range.
- The output-format selector controls the delivery encoding used after the fixed loudness adjustment.
Limitations to know first
- Normalization does not remove background noise or repair distortion already present in the recording.
- A single pass cannot replace detailed mixing when speakers or sections need independent level control.
Questions specific to this task
Will normalization eliminate clipping?
It can lower an overly loud program, but clipped waveform detail is already lost. Restoration requires specialized repair and may remain imperfect.
Why is normalized audio still dynamic?
Loudness normalization changes the overall level; it does not necessarily compress the difference between quiet and loud moments.