Quickly adding short mutes or volume dips? Editing curses.

[ejp]

Not sure if there's a program that automates this, and if there was, it's probably not 100% effective. If there is one, please point me in the right direction.

I'll most likely have to manually do this. What program (or way) can I quickly add mutes to the audio? Or maybe something less "harsh" like a dip in the volume.

Thanks.

[gadgetguy]

What format is your source audio in?
Manually, you can use Audacity to do this if the source is WAV or MP3 (or a couple others that I can't remember right now, but not AC3).

[ejp]

It's mp3. Does Audacity have a function like this already built in where I can just "paste" that action? Or do I have to set it up?

[guns1inger]

If this is for a commentary track or voice over, there is a filter called Auto Duck that uses one audio track to control the volume on another.

https://forum.videohelp.com/topic304728.html#1870815

However as you have provided no context for your request - on what basis are you muting or reducing the volume ? - I don't know if this is what you are after.

[ejp]

It's actually a stand-up comedy video. It's just the main audio track.

[guns1inger]

Nothing is going to automate this. You will have to find the parts you want to mute, then mute them. It's not difficult, or even that time consuming, but it is manual

[ejp]

I know I was going to have to manually do this, but what program can make it easier for me? Adding, like, half-second mutes very quick.

[gadgetguy]

In Audacity you select the section you want to block out and then Edit/Silence. This silences out the section but keeps the file the same length so if you remux it with video it will still be in sync.

[ejp]

Thanks. I'll give it a try.