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Record audio using the Audio Track Mixer

Last updated on Dec 14, 2023

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Learn how to record and add audio to an existing or new sequence in Premiere Pro.

Before you begin

Add an audio track to the timeline appropriate for the number of channels you'll record. For example, if you're recording voice with a single monaural microphone, record to a mono audio track. A track appears in the Audio Track Mixer for each track you add to the timeline.

In the Audio Track Mixer, select the Enable Track For Recording icon (R icon) for the track you added to your audio device.
Choose the recording input channel from the Track Input Channel menu.
Create a new sequence or record to an existing sequence.

Note:

Recording to an existing sequence is useful for voiceovers. You can record your voice while watching the playback of the sequence. When you record voiceovers to an existing sequence, it’s good practice to select the Solo Track icon (S icon) in the Audio Track Mixer for the track that you’re recording on. Clicking the icon mutes the other audio tracks.

Select the audio track that you want to record on and adjust the levels on the input device to achieve the proper recording level.
Select Meter Input(s) Only in the Audio Track Mixer panel menu to meter only the sound card’s inputs.
Select the Record button at the bottom of the Audio Track Mixer to enter Record mode.
Test the input levels by playing a selection from the analog source, or by having the narrator speak into the microphone. Ensure the input levels for record-enabled tracks are high but not clipping.
Select the Play and Stop toggle button to start recording. If necessary, adjust the track volume slider up (louder) or down (quieter) as you record to maintain the monitor level you want.

Note:

The red indicators at the top of the VU meters light up if the audio is clipped. Make sure that the audio level isn’t loud enough to cause clipping. Generally, loud audio registers near 0 dB, and quiet audio registers around -18 dB.

Click the Stop icon to end recording.

The recorded audio appears as a clip in the audio track and as a primary clip in the Project panel. You can always select the clip in the Project panel and rename or delete it.