Voice Over — Adobe Audition Presets For

If you narrate for Audible or ACX (Audiobook Creation Exchange), you cannot use heavy processing. The standard demands RMS between -18dB and -23dB, with true peak below -3dB. This preset prioritizes loudness normalization over "color."

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Critical Note: Never use noise gates for audiobooks. The breathing and room tone between phrases must remain natural. adobe audition presets for voice over

We will categorize these presets by their primary function. To follow along, open Adobe Audition, go to the Effects Rack (Window > Effects Rack), and click the small menu icon (three lines) to load or save presets. If you narrate for Audible or ACX (Audiobook

This is the classic FM broadcast sound. It emphasizes the "presence" frequencies (2kHz-5kHz) to make you sound authoritative and close, while adding a touch of "warmth" at 120Hz. Critical Note: Never use noise gates for audiobooks

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Pro Tip: Use this for commercials or podcast intros, but avoid it for audiobooks (listeners get ear fatigue from over-hyped presence).