Maximize Volume

Menu Command: Effect | Volume | Maximize Volume

Searches the selection for the maximum volume level, then displays the maximum level and the time at which the maximum occurs for each channel. You can specify a new maximum for the sound.

A value of 0dB normalizes the volume so that it covers the full dynamic range. In other words, it makes the file as loud as possible without distorting or clipping the waveform. Values above 0dB will cause distortion. Values below 0dB will leave some unused dynamic range, which can be useful when using other effects.

This effect should not be used with the effect. Use one or the other, but not both (one cancels the other).

See Also