If your microphone recordings are consistently too quiet in PlayIt Live, you can use the Default Gain setting to automatically boost the volume of all your voice track recordings without having to adjust each one individually.

Where to find the Default Gain setting:

Go to File > Settings and click on the Voice Tracking tab. In this section, you'll find the Default gain setting which controls the volume boost applied to voice track recordings by default.

How Default Gain works:

The Default Gain setting applies a volume boost to all new voice track recordings when they're created. This is particularly useful if your microphone level is consistently too quiet without additional gain. The gain is applied automatically during recording, so you don't need to manually adjust each voice track afterwards.

Setting the appropriate gain level:

Start with a moderate gain increase and test by recording a short voice track. If the recording is still too quiet, increase the gain setting further. If the recording becomes distorted or too loud, reduce the gain setting. Remember that it's better to start conservatively and increase gradually rather than applying too much gain initially.

Individual voice track adjustments:

Even with Default Gain set, you can still adjust the volume of individual voice tracks if needed. In the segue editor, you can modify the Gain setting under Audio Settings for any specific voice track that needs different treatment.

Alternative approaches:

Before relying entirely on software gain, consider checking your microphone setup. Ensure your microphone is positioned correctly, check your computer's microphone input levels in Windows sound settings, and verify that your Microphone Recording Device is set correctly in the Voice Tracking settings.

Important note:

The Default Gain setting applies to future recordings, not existing ones. If you have existing voice tracks that are too quiet, you'll need to adjust their gain individually through the segue editor or by re-recording them with the new Default Gain setting in place.

This setting is particularly useful for remote voice tracking users who consistently experience quiet recordings, as it ensures all their voice tracks receive the appropriate boost automatically.