Make Your Voice Sound Better - Final Cut Pro X

[@jonnytacooutdoors]

wow thank you so much! night and day difference.......

[@benjohnsoncreative]

You're welcome!

[@kahsay]

Being a musician I'm blown away that I haven't thought about to implement my mixing skills into my YT vids. Thanks again for these tips!

[@benjohnsoncreative]

It’ll make a big difference! Thanks for watching!

[@dustyodyssey]

I used your method on a really rough voice sample that I had, and admittedly it still doesn't sound great, but the speech is sooo much more intelligible, it's incredible how well this method worked! Great tutorial!!

[@benjohnsoncreative]

I’m glad it helped!!

[@TECHDRONEMEDIA]

Thank you soo much, you can't belive how much I have struggled with getting my audio on point

[@benjohnsoncreative]

I struggled with it myself for a long time, fortunately I have some good friends that do audio professionally who gave me some tips!

[@MainelyFlies]

Such a GREAT Tutorial! Thank you so much for the clear strait forward process! The improvements heard without a mic upgrade were incredible

[@benjohnsoncreative]

Awesome glad it helped!

[@PierceJPeterson]

Hi Ben, can you please explain why you use an adaptive limiter and not just a regular limiter? Also, what does the out ceiling knob on the adaptive limiter do exactly?

[@rashedalpha]

After all of my search on how to enhance my voice when I record myself, this is by FAR the best sound I've got out of my setup!! thank you so much for this very helpful video. Really, really appreciate it 🙏🏻

[@benjohnsoncreative]

Glad I could help!

[@AndersNielsenAA]

Much appreciated. Had to go through a few to find it! :) I'd actually like to see the detailed video on the compressor..

[@benjohnsoncreative]

I’ll add that to my list!

[@hoodaffairstv]

Just had to save this as a prest for my wireless go 2.. thanks

[@benjohnsoncreative]

Awesome glad it helped!

[@michaelsantangelo2936]

how did I not find this sooner? this is excellent! I turned iPhone audio into near pro-sounding audio with this tutorial! Thank you so much!

[@benjohnsoncreative]

So glad it helped!

[@monicahime]

HOLY CRAP! When I say this is the most useful final cut pro sound editing video/tutorial I've ever watched I mean it 100000%! you just saved my audio man, thank you so much! I was watching all sorts of videos but none of them helped I'm so glad I found your page, just subscribed!

[@benjohnsoncreative]

Awesome Monicahime! I’m glad that the video helped and was useful for you 😃

[@AlecBaulding]

Thanks for this video, it really saved me a lot of time getting up and running in fCPX

[@benjohnsoncreative]

I'm glad to hear that Alec!

[@SouthTexasLivingRealEstate]

Every time I come across a YT video that adds this level of value and does it quickly. I always feel compelled to start a wave like they do in sports events to show my appreciation for your help. Thanks, man! 🙌🏻🌊🙌🏻

[@benjohnsoncreative]

I’m glad it was helpful!!

[@SERGE_Tech]

Now all these modules that you are adding to the audio is there a way to systemize this bit so I can just clone the settings I want to my next clip/recording or do I need to go in and adjust everything manually so to speak.. how this question makes sense? And I guess its ok if I have to its just that humans are lazy and want a simple preset tweak but based on what I'm seeing here it looks like its a manual process? I often have to remove planes and random people walking by, I'm also guessing removing people talking from next door would be next to impossible huh? Looks like my question is partially answered at 06:50

[@benjohnsoncreative]

You can create a preset from the effects and also you can copy and paste them clip to clip if needed

[@colinshreffler5537]

Ben, this is a fantastic video. I was amazed at how your suggestions had immediate and positive results on my own audio. I was wondering if you'd consider doing a similar video that shows how to remove/reduce wind noise from a clip?

[@benjohnsoncreative]

Thanks Colin glad it helped and sure I can try to cover that in the near future

[@user-yg3vk8cm5s]

That would be awesome! I like these tips but am finding it hard to reduce wind noise and other background noise from some audio clips (like when I'm at a noisy cafe or walking outside with cars driving by).

[@JohnDennery]

Finally came back and used this to create my own preset - it sounds 100x better! This information is so much more valuable than going out and buying "better" gear. Thanks again!

[@benjohnsoncreative]

Awesome John glad it helped!

[@steveium]

Thanks for this video. If you ever do make a longer video on using the compressor, I'd definitely watch it!

[@benjohnsoncreative]

Thanks Steve, I may in the future!

[@YogaconMarinaBuedo]

This video was so useful! Thank you so much Ben!!

[@benjohnsoncreative]

Thanks Marina! 🙌🏻

[@thewaxandgreaseremover6182]

Hey Ben, can you make a video, or if you already have a video can you show me where, on how to enhance the music for the background of the podcast?

[@RubenSegura]

Dude! My sound sounds so much better! Especially since I’m shooting in my garage for my car build, cheers man keep them coming!

[@benjohnsoncreative]

Awesome Ruben glad this helped!

[@thatonemindfulguy3724]

So I just used all your tips. YOU SAVED MY WORK. self declared your biggest fan. Thank you thank you thank you. My audio on my first upload was unusable. I followed your tutorial and I was happy enough to post it, in fact I just uploaded! Exciting! Next I need to get a mic!

[@benjohnsoncreative]

Awesome I’m glad that this was able to help!

[@cloudconsultant]

Amazing, using to up my podcast quality. Appreciate the content!

[@benjohnsoncreative]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@GCMYT]

This video rescued me.. FOR THAT I THANK-YOU

[@benjohnsoncreative]

Glad it helped!!

[@SERGE_Tech]

came here from your lighting tutorial today.... damn dude some of the best tutorials ever. my lighting and sound so bad... this will help.. thx again subbed and notifications on!

[@benjohnsoncreative]

Thanks for watching glad you enjoyed the tutorials! 🔥

[@nhannguyenthanh5264]

Many thanks! It helped me a lot for a newbie like me. Great tutorial!

[@benjohnsoncreative]

Glad it helped!

[@dvampofo]

I used this tutorial for my channel and tiktok videos and the results were just what I wanted.

[@benjohnsoncreative]

Amazing!

[@vittogol]

Thanks man, but what about music background, do you just add it and lower the volume or is theer any auto plugin or way to enhance voiceover music, I mean I want it to push up music when I0m not talking and down when speaking like camtasia does automatically, I don't want to draw it manually.

[@benjohnsoncreative]

I do mine manually

[@ArhamSheikh]

Exactly what I was looking for! Thanks mate!

[@benjohnsoncreative]

Awesome glad you found it!

[@chevaova]

Thank you. I am going to record a VO for a film. I was wondering if you have any tips. Peace !

[@benjohnsoncreative]

Make sure to be in a quiet room with no echo and have the mic close. Sometimes recording in a closet surrounded by clothes to dampen the sound can yield a great result

[@screensanctum]

great video. I am going to test this on my next video that I am going to record today.

[@benjohnsoncreative]

Awesome!

[@DonCholo]

Gracias por tus Videos! Your content and your light are 🔥🔥

[@benjohnsoncreative]

De nada :) glad you enjoyed the video!

[@DonCholo]

@@benjohnsoncreative I also started a channel a few months ago. Your channel is inspiring !!

[@dejansimic]

The video is great, you helped us a lot. I have a question if you can help me. I have a YT channel, I use FCPX but I have a sound problem. Spokesperson has an artificial heart valve, which hears in the background of every conversation. When we record with a lavalier microphone, it is unusable material. A directional microphone we found to be best to shoot overhead. That's how we get the "Best" result. Is there in FCPX or any plug in that could soften or remove such sound?

[@benjohnsoncreative]

That is an interesting issue. I’m not 100% but I’d guess getting the mic overhead like you said is best. I’d mess around with a combination of the subtractive eq, noise gate, and maybe noise removal to try to find the frequencies at which it is loudest and remove it

[@dejansimic]

@@benjohnsoncreative Thank you for the quick response. I will definitely give it a try. If you want to experiment a bit I can send you a 1-2 minute video. Half speech half silence. To try several variants...Along the way, I hooked up to a canal. I know a lot, but you have shown a different approach with interesting solutions.

[@حَرَمالجَمَال]

Thank you. Amazing 👍🏻 I have a question Does the sequence matter or can I apply these audio effects randomly?

[@soundwise]

Any reason to use stereo signal (or two mikes?) on your dialogue track? Shouldn't dialogue always be mono?

[@benjohnsoncreative]

Great question! I use a zoom h6 audio recorder on my KZbin videos when I’m in the studio and not using a podcast mic. The h6 has a stereo x and y shotgun style microphone attached to it, hence the stereo signal. I like the quality of the audio it produces which is why I’ve been using it

[@matthiastunger2779]

Hi Ben, great tutorial gratulatios! I have one more question, could you tell me how to reduce the intense Peak Sound when someone is saying a word with s. Do you get what I mean? Once you heard it you´ll always hear it this whispering s that almost everyone uses....

[@benjohnsoncreative]

There’s an effect called DeEsser that you can use

[@BondageTuition]

I enjoyed this breakdown and will try it out in the next video :)

[@benjohnsoncreative]

Awesome hope it works well!

[@hmooblubneegtshiab5078]

Hi Ben, Thanks for an awesome tutorial. May I ask where I can get a similar ring light? Thanks!

[@benjohnsoncreative]

This is a good option: amzn.to/3nO75Wf

[@hmooblubneegtshiab5078]

@@benjohnsoncreative Thank you!

[@BruceAUlrich]

Great info and great video, Ben!

[@benjohnsoncreative]

Thanks Bruce!

[@PierceJPeterson]

Hey Ben, would you recommend changing the pan mode to dialogue?

[@invi_carlos]

Thank you sir! YOU ROCK. Especially for the preset function at the end. GOld!

[@benjohnsoncreative]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Mathodman20]

Awesome straight to the point and answered all my questions thank you

[@benjohnsoncreative]

Great! Glad you found it helpful!

[@VincentKillpastor]

God Bless You and Your family, Magic Ben Jonson) Thanks for fitting a college degree material in an 8 min vid

[@benjohnsoncreative]

Haha thanks for watching I’m glad you enjoyed the video!

[@delightimages]

Thanks for this fantastic tutorial! I'm a complete Final Cut novice and managed to HUGELY improve my audio.

[@benjohnsoncreative]

That’s great! Final Cut is the best

[@JohnDennery]

Amazing, so much info packed into this one! It's definitely worth taking the time to get those presets really dialed in for each of our locations and microphone setups. Thank you so much

[@benjohnsoncreative]

Thanks for watching John!

[@LeviDrops]

I totally used this. Thanks so much.

[@benjohnsoncreative]

Great! Glad it was helpful!

[@TwoTeachers]

Excellent video! Really useful.

[@benjohnsoncreative]

Glad it was helpful!

[@markyourpages]

As always man, thank you. I just switched from Premiere to FCPX - this was super helpful!

[@benjohnsoncreative]

Awesome! a FCPX will take a little learning curve but once you get it, it is SO awesome!

[@RockettDesign]

Really love this tutorial, thanks for all the hot tips, already making a difference with my audio!

[@benjohnsoncreative]

Awesome glad it’s helping!

[@NoelLorenzanaCPA]

This is really helpful, thank you!

[@benjohnsoncreative]

Glad it helped Noel! Thanks for watching

[@ImOothman]

Great tutorial thank you, would like to see a detailed compressor video if you haven't done one already.

[@benjohnsoncreative]

I’ll add that to to list

[@thefilmppl]

Nice video. This was really helpful. Thanks a lot!

[@benjohnsoncreative]

Thanks for watching glad you found it helpful!

[@scottoconnor]

You're the best Ben! Keep these fcpx tutorials coming!

[@benjohnsoncreative]

Thanks Scott! Will do!

[@richardwong73]

You Rock!!!!! This is the best Final Cut Pro video guide.

[@benjohnsoncreative]

Thanks Richard!!

[@mariahakinbi]

Hey Ben! How do you level out all of the audio while keeping the outro music up? Should I leave the outro music out of all the leveling modifications? Thank you!

[@TerryBrennanTech]

Very helpful tutorial. You made my audio sound so much better!

[@benjohnsoncreative]

Glad it helped!

[@science_says_]

Hi! I followed your tips to a tee, and VO sounds better already. However, the levels on the vertical bar at the side are now red. What do I do to bring them down? We did so many steps and I am not sure what to do now. Please help? Thanks

[@TomKaszuba]

Super informative presentation. Thank you very much.

[@benjohnsoncreative]

Thanks Tom!

[@HeisenbergWWhite]

Hey Ben, sorry if you've already answered this question...but what program/template do you use to record your screen and audio at the same time. Trying to do something similar where I am recording myself using a desktop app while narrating my experience as I navigate through. Thanks in advanced.

[@benjohnsoncreative]

Hey great question, screenflow is a good option!

[@the_daniel_life]

Thanks a lot. All the best from Cologne, Germany, Daniel

[@mukhriddinshodiev1335]

Thank you for tips! Could you please name list of apps you use for editing

[@benjohnsoncreative]

Yes I’ll try to make a vid on this soon! I primarily use Final Cut Pro x

[@WesleyFranks]

I'm only a 1/4 the way through and this video is already helping me, *Thank you!*

[@benjohnsoncreative]

Awesome Wesley! Glad it’s helping!

[@maciekfajny]

All good but why you did not show pre and post change

[@benjohnsoncreative]

No big reason, maybe I will next time

[@artvisionproduction4773]

I have learned a lot from this. Thank you so much for spending the time to make this video

[@benjohnsoncreative]

Glad it was helpful!

[@monsignorotarpaigh9297]

Hi Ben, thanks again. This was really informative and now I have a custom preset. I use the RODE Shotgun Mic with FiLMiC Pro (iPad Pro) and I get some really good audio, but there's always that background noise like an air conditioner. These tips are helpful. I'm sure you've used something similar to this set-up, so I'm going to dive deeper into your content for more tips.

[@benjohnsoncreative]

Best tip is to get that microphone as close as you can!

[@MujerCronopio]

Your tutorials are amazing!!!!! Finally, I am starting to understand audio!!!!!! GRACIAS!!!!!

[@benjohnsoncreative]

Awesome glad that it was helpful for you!

[@MujerCronopio]

@@benjohnsoncreative Love your channel!!!!

[@PierceJPeterson]

What would you with the adaptive limiter if the overall volume is too loud?

[@BigCVlogs]

What!!! An Atlanta KZbinr. I never find these. Nice bro. I was in Smyrna but im out in Rockmart now.

[@benjohnsoncreative]

Nice!

[@camilor027]

Appreciate this video, if you can bring same video but in premiere pro would be great!

[@benjohnsoncreative]

Thanks Juan! I don’t plan on doing any premiere tutorials on the channel but we’ll see! In the meantime a lot of these same principles will apply just different tools

[@101hamilton]

This is a great video! Thank you for posting. Please can you help me with two issues? I used every setting you did. 1) My final is around -1dB and shows red in some places. What is the best way to bring that down? 2) Do you have any recommendation to remove mouth clicking sounds? (I have iZotope De-Click but it sometimes cuts out parts of the audio.)

[@benjohnsoncreative]

Make sure you are following the audio meter that’s on the side, not the visual audio waves on the timeline. If those are red it’s ok, you just don’t want the one on the side to be red I’d aim to get it more around -3

[@101hamilton]

@@benjohnsoncreative Will do. Thank you for responding - I really appreciate it 👍 Thank you too for making such great content. Your videos are so helpful and well presented.

[@CalTheMusician]

Awesome video! I have started a KZbin channel recently and this will help level up my production. Thanks again, can't wait to try this out!

[@benjohnsoncreative]

Awesome Cal! Glad it helps and good luck on your KZbin journey!

[@CalTheMusician]

@@benjohnsoncreative thank you! I look forward to watching more content of yours in the future!

[@RohitBhuta]

Hi Ben, I found your video to be real helpful. Thankyou for guiding me on this.

[@benjohnsoncreative]

Glad it was helpful!

[@darrencampbell638]

Super Helpful. Really great video Ben. Thank you!

[@benjohnsoncreative]

Glad it was helpful!

[@LuisAlvarez-fj5ny]

I think this is the best tutorial on this topic. Good job!

[@benjohnsoncreative]

Glad it was helpful!

[@NikosKatsikanis]

If you import 90 video clips (common in VLOG) how do you get all the audio to sound good without having to repeat steps like 90 times?

[@benjohnsoncreative]

You can copy the audio attributes using shift command c and paste it using shift command v Apply it to once clip, paste it onto all the others

[@NikosKatsikanis]

@@benjohnsoncreative oh great thx

[@mediafactoryinternational]

Hey Ben your audio sounds GREAT! I have a question... I shot an interview with 2 people and they had a lab on them plus we had a boom - if I was to add and clean up sound using compressor and other tools - should I do it on individual audio tracks or together? I see my main audio in Final cut as LAV1,LAV2,LAV3and NTG3 - Four Mono - On adding any audio effect, it gives me the option of adding to individual or as Dialogue... Please suggest. THANKS

[@benjohnsoncreative]

I'd do it individually - every mic will sound slightly different and so will every voice. Adjusting each track individually gives you more control

[@mediafactoryinternational]

@@benjohnsoncreative Thanks a ton Ben. Appreciate that

[@mediafactoryinternational]

@@benjohnsoncreative Hey Ben, I tried adding effects to all my audio lanes individually - sounds 'too much' - we had 3 lavs and a boom - so adding Compressor, Channel EQ, Limiter and Noise gate on each track - Please suggest? Thanks again

[@MelissaLennox-j6h]

Super helpful video, thanks Ben! Also loved your ambient transition music!

[@enricotakeoffphotography]

lovely video Ben, do you know if is out there an adjustment layer for audio??

[@vitabcdefghijklmno]

This is what I need! thanks for making this. BTW, when saving preset should I select stretch to fit or maintain?

[@OfficialNerdSingh]

Wow, awesome tutorial, awesome filming and love your studio/lighting setup, so clean and crisp. Thanks so much for making this video.

[@benjohnsoncreative]

So glad you found it helpful!

[@OfficialNerdSingh]

I sent you a message on Instagram asking some more in depth questions hope to hear from you soon!

[@OfficialNerdSingh]

So i'm filming multicam video podcast with the Sm7b and the zoom f8... 1. Is there an effect on FCP X for setting the output gain to the level that the podcasting distributors prefer to like radio standards, LUFS or something? Is this needed or is it just okay to set it to -3dB like you did in your video? 2. Is exporting as a WAV on fcp sufficient for the podcast platfroms as an audio file compared to for example editing it in adobe audition and exporting like that - only issue being it won't have the cuts/edits in it 3. For a 2 mic podcast, so 2 zoom files synced, how would you edit them in a multicam? One person is speaking way more than the other...just wondering if you'd keep them both on with both all the effects from your video or bring them together into one track?

[@expressivoarts]

Excellent video. I learned a lot. Thank you for sharing! I wish you all the very best in your channel success.

[@benjohnsoncreative]

Thanks Marshall! Glad you found this helpful!

[@adamdittrichone]

Well explained and super clean video look. Just what I've been looking for my next video. Thanks

[@benjohnsoncreative]

Thanks Adam! Hope the techniques work well for your vid!

[@adamdittrichone]

@@benjohnsoncreative yes, will test it today thanks

[@prakhar.odyssey]

Hey Ben, thank you for your awesome tutorial. I just implemented all your tips and saved my new preset, and honestly I sound so much better in my video all thanks to you 🙌🏾

[@benjohnsoncreative]

Awesome Prakhar! Glad it helped!!

[@MalawiCurrentAffairs-g4p]

thanks boss, this just saved my project

[@benjohnsoncreative]

Glad I could help

[@elisonbartolomeuu]

I love the callouts! where do u get them?

[@benjohnsoncreative]

Check the link in my description for “my favorite final cut plugins” you’ll find a ton of helpful editing resources there!

[@hankkeutchayee]

Bro, this video! SSoooooo good can't wait to see the rest of your content.

[@benjohnsoncreative]

Thanks! Glad it helped!

[@woman77ch]

Thank you Ben, you made my day with this video🎉! Now my sound is way better. 🙏 I am so grateful for your work and keep recommending you big time. Take care

[@benjohnsoncreative]

I’m so glad to hear that!

[@LoveMoneySecretsTV]

This is super helpful! I could really use your help with something... How do you correct noise distortions heard when saying a letter p? I never have this issue however using my same Blue mic when I recorded a vo on my time line I heard all sorts if distortions. Any advice?

[@benjohnsoncreative]

Those are called “plosives” and it’s what “pop filters” are designed to help diminish

[@LoveMoneySecretsTV]

@@benjohnsoncreative lol didn't know those are called plosives. I use a pop filter on my audio technica mic, and since I'm traveling I travel with my Blue USB mic. Never have an issue on zoom, other recordings like macbookpro memo recording however in FCPX the sound definitely needs editing. Help! Do you think forgoing fcpx voiceover or is there a simple fix?

[@jackspring7709]

Brilliant! Just Brilliant. Thank you very much! Subscribed!

[@benjohnsoncreative]

Glad you enjoyed it! Welcome to the Creative Crew!

[@shylentpoint3973]

You lights setup outstanding I'm inspired from you

[@benjohnsoncreative]

Thanks so much!!

[@Jreybeauty]

Thank you so much Ben!! you are an angel!! I don't know much about audio editing since i am starting to use final cut pro X. But you explain everything so well and it was really easy to follow your steps! thank you once again i truly appreciate! 💖

[@benjohnsoncreative]

Awesome J hope it helps, thanks for watching!

[@UnknownRegion]

Wow, really helpful video. Thank you!

[@benjohnsoncreative]

Glad it was helpful!

[@RichyMcAllister]

Awesome video dude! I'm making the switch from Premiere to Final Cut at the moment and saving preset bundles of effects is such an awesome idea that I'm for sure going to use in my next video.

[@benjohnsoncreative]

Awesome! Yes, super handy tool to have!

[@daniellewer131]

You killed it brother. Thanks much! :)

[@benjohnsoncreative]

Thanks Daniel!

[@CINDERCreative-h8s]

I don't hear anything when I'm trying a sweep. Like not even spoken audio. Is there a setting to turn on/off?

[@timboh8776]

I think this is really going to help me out ! Thank you!

[@benjohnsoncreative]

Awesome, I hope it does! 🤘🏻

[@timboh8776]

Could you give a snap of how to export from final cut 4K best settings for KZbin and insta? That would rock!

[@boardingnature]

Great Video thanks for putting so much information in this short video. Best Greets from Germany

[@benjohnsoncreative]

Glad you found some value in it!

[@danwambo365]

This video is GOD SEND! Thanks man

[@benjohnsoncreative]

Awesome Dan glad it helped!

[@getintermc]

Really great practical tips like the other vids of yours! If can offer any feedback it's that your intro sequence is too long. Could probably make it

[@benjohnsoncreative]

Glad you enjoyed the tips! I appreciate the feedback, and have gotten that from a few others as well :) I am working on a new intro!

[@christ6356]

Ben Johnson I like the intro!

[@josephmein7859]

I can't seem to find one titled 'compressor' in my final cut pro. Is it labelled as something else now?

[@benjohnsoncreative]

It should just be compressor, you may need to see if you have logic plug ins connected

[@josephmein7859]

@@benjohnsoncreative thank you

[@yahwravina]

Nice one. Learned a lot. Thank you!

[@benjohnsoncreative]

Glad it helped!