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Audio in the Timeline
This section contains information on audio editing on the Avid Liquid Timeline. Audio clips basically
behave the same as any other object, whether in the Clip Viewer, Source Viewer, Master Viewer or on the
Timeline. Nevertheless, there are a few special points that you should note. (For more information on the
subject of audio, see the section on “Audio Postproduction and Audio Effects” on page 806).
“Audio” Tracks
Because in Avid Liquid there is no such thing as an “Audio Timeline Tr a c k” , it is important to think about
how you will position the audio before you begin editing. A correctly configured Timeline containing
clear assignments will help you maintain an overview. By the time you reach postproduction, you will be
glad you took the time get organized. See “Configuring Tracks” on page 378 and “Au d i o P l a y b ac k” on
page 377.
Synchronicity
In Avid Liquid, two or more clips are “synchronous” if they have been digitized together. If they are then
moved with relation to one another, the clips become asynchronous. This can happen, for example, if
you insert a clip on the Timeline in Film Style when not all of the Tr a c k s are active. In order to avoid this,
check the following when inserting clips:
 Edit Style - Film Style (objects are moved) or Overwrite Style? page 390
 Active Tracks - When inserting in Film Style, only objects on active Tr a c k s are moved. page 381
Grouped video and audio clips (i.e. video and audio Source Tracks integrated in one clip) are less likely to
become asynchronous because the audio and video are linked, being embedded in one single object.
Two methods are available:
 Drag&drop: If you insert clips on the Timeline using the mouse, the audio and video remain
linked within these clips, meaning that they remain synchronous. For details, see the section on
“Timeline Editing” on page 422.
 Switch Source Track Mapping to Grouped: Then audio and video clips will also be grouped when
you insert them on the Timeline using the Insert Arrow. See “The Insert Arrow” on page 409 and
“Source Track Mapping” on page 387.
You will always have the option of disbanding linked clips later on, for example for audio postproduc-
tion. page 436