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236Final Cut Pro User Guide
• Adjust the volume using a relative dB value: Choose Modify > Adjust Volume >
Relative (or press Control-L).
The display below the viewer changes to show relative dB values.
Type a positive or negative value to change the relative volume. The volume is
adjusted by the same amount throughout the selection, preserving any fades or
other keyframe adjustments.
• Silence the selected clip or range to 0 dB: Choose Modify > Adjust Volume > Silence
(–∞).
The selection is silenced, and the volume control for the clip or range is set to –∞
dB.
• Restore the original audio level for the selected clip or range: Choose Modify >
Adjust Volume > Reset (0dB).
The volume of the selection is reset to 0 dB.
If multiple clips are selected, the volume is adjusted for all clips.
Adjust volume in the Audio inspector
1. In the Final Cut Pro browser or timeline, select one or more audio clips or video clips
with audio.
2. If the inspector isn’t already shown, do one of the following:
• Choose Window > Show in Workspace > Inspector (or press Command-4).
• Click the Inspector button on the right side of the toolbar.
3. Click the Audio button at the top of the inspector.
Tip: Double-click the top bar of the Audio inspector to switch between half-height
view and full-height view.