Boosting Audio Beyond 15 dB in Premiere Pro
Boosting Audio Beyond 15 dB in Premiere Pro
The track volume slider in Premiere Pro has a maximum limit of +15 dB. This guide covers methods to boost audio beyond that limit.
Methods
Audio Gain (Recommended)
Applies gain directly to the clip before the track mixer.
- Select clip(s) in the timeline
- Right-click > Audio Gain (or press G)
- Choose Set Gain to or Adjust Gain by
- Enter the desired value
Audio Gain has no practical upper limit for most use cases.
Amplify Effect
Allows up to +48 dB of boost.
- Go to Effects > Audio Effects > Amplitude and Compression > Amplify
- Drag onto the clip
- Adjust the gain parameter in Effect Controls
Stacking Methods
For extreme cases:
- Apply multiple Amplify effects
- Duplicate the audio track and mix together
- Combine Audio Gain with track volume
When to Use Each Method
| Method | Best For |
|---|---|
| Audio Gain | Quick adjustments, batch processing multiple clips |
| Amplify Effect | Keyframeable boost, automation over time |
| Track Volume | Overall mix balance (limited to +15 dB) |
Considerations
If audio requires more than +15 dB of boost, the source recording may be too quiet. Consider:
- Re-recording at proper levels
- Using compression to bring up quiet sections
- Normalizing peaks to -6 dB as a starting point