Overview
Audio editing is an essential skill for content creators, podcasters, and communicators—and Adobe Audition provides professional-grade tools that are accessible to beginners. This course introduces you to digital audio concepts and Audition’s core workflows, giving you the foundation to record, edit, and produce quality audio.
You’ll learn digital audio fundamentals, navigate the Audition workspace, understand the difference between Waveform and Multitrack editing, record from microphones and system sources, apply basic editing and cleanup techniques, and export audio for common use cases. Whether you’re starting a podcast, cleaning up video audio, or producing content for any medium, you’ll have the skills to work confidently with audio.
Format: 2 Days | VILT or In-Person
Who Should Attend
- Designers adding audio skills to their toolkit
- Content creators working with audio and video
- Podcasters starting their production journey
- Radio staff and anyone new to audio editing
What You’ll Learn
- Understand digital audio concepts: sample rate, bit depth, and formats
- Navigate and customize the Audition workspace
- Choose between Waveform and Multitrack editing workflows
- Record audio from microphones and system sources
- Apply basic editing: trimming, fades, normalization, and gain
- Use the Essential Sound panel for quick results
- Apply effects for cleanup and enhancement
- Export audio for common delivery formats
Course Outline
Module 1: Digital Audio Fundamentals
- Understanding sample rate and bit depth
- Audio file formats and when to use each
- Quality considerations for different projects
- Setting up projects with appropriate settings
Module 2: Audition Workspace
- Interface orientation and navigation
- Workspace customization and layouts
- Panels, toolbars, and preferences
- Keyboard shortcuts for efficiency
Module 3: Waveform vs. Multitrack Editing
- When to use Waveform Editor
- When to use Multitrack Session
- Moving between editing modes
- Destructive vs. non-destructive workflows
Module 4: Recording Audio
- Setting up microphones and inputs
- Recording levels and monitoring
- Recording from system audio sources
- Punch-in recording and takes
Module 5: Basic Editing and Cleanup
- Selection, trimming, and cutting
- Fades and crossfades
- Normalization and gain adjustment
- Using the Essential Sound panel
Module 6: Effects, Export, and Organization
- Applying basic effects for enhancement
- Export settings for common use cases
- File organization best practices
- Using markers and metadata
Prerequisites & Technical Requirements
- General computer proficiency
- No prior audio editing experience required
- Adobe Audition installed
- USB or SLR microphone (not a mic built into the computer)
- For in-person classes students must all have headphones
Customization Options
This course can be tailored to your team’s specific audio needs—podcast production, video post-production, voiceover work, or music editing. We can focus on the workflows most relevant to your projects.