How to lower volume in DVDA? at DVinfo.net

James Binder · January 23rd, 2007, 03:04 PM

Sorry if this is the wrong forum, but I can’t find a devoted DVDA forum…

I’m aware of the AC3 issues in regard to the volume being lower when imported into DVDA from Vegas – that is not my problem -- but…

I am using a wav file from another source and would like it play quietly under the main menu screen. Trouble is, I can’t seem to find a function to add a volume envelope to the audio file in DVDA – or somehow adjust the volume!

Surely there must be a way to adjust the volume of audio segments within DVDA…? Or fade in/fade out?

Anyone? Thanks

Vegas 7.0d
DVDA 4

Don Bloom · January 23rd, 2007, 03:12 PM

DVDA doesn't let you adjust the levels at least not in versions 1 2 or 3. Not sure about 4.
I generally use Vegas to do my audio levels adjustment then render to AC3 for DVDA to use under menus.

Don

James Binder · January 23rd, 2007, 03:27 PM

Thanks Don –

I must say though, I’m a bit surprised/annoyed. I took what I thought was a ‘step up’ from Ulead DVD Workshop to DVDA. Don’t get me wrong, I like many of the functions in DVDA – and it does seem very flexible. But come on…no way to adjust the volume of audio segments?!! It seems so BASIC. I could do that *and* set fade ins/outs in the Ulead software! Errrrrrr! Ughhh!

Not taking it out on you – thanks again for the response… Anyone else confirm this in DVDA4?

Willard Hill · January 28th, 2007, 05:14 PM

I was astonished about this problem also and the only work around I could find was to adjust the volume of the clip in my audio editing program before placing the clip under the menu.

James Binder · January 28th, 2007, 05:26 PM

Yes, seems that is the only option...what a drag -- particularly insomuch as I would like to adjust the volume of the music under my main menu relative to the music of the first play video.

Hard to believe that this capability doesn’t exist...

David Jimerson · January 28th, 2007, 05:34 PM

You can take the .wav into Vegas and export it as AC-3.

January 23rd, 2007, 03:04 PM	#1
James Binder Major Player Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: NY, NYC Posts: 367	How to lower volume in DVDA? Sorry if this is the wrong forum, but I can’t find a devoted DVDA forum… I’m aware of the AC3 issues in regard to the volume being lower when imported into DVDA from Vegas – that is not my problem -- but… I am using a wav file from another source and would like it play quietly under the main menu screen. Trouble is, I can’t seem to find a function to add a volume envelope to the audio file in DVDA – or somehow adjust the volume! Surely there must be a way to adjust the volume of audio segments within DVDA…? Or fade in/fade out? Anyone? Thanks Vegas 7.0d DVDA 4

January 28th, 2007, 05:14 PM	#4
Willard Hill Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 191	I was astonished about this problem also and the only work around I could find was to adjust the volume of the clip in my audio editing program before placing the clip under the menu. __________________ Willard http://pawildlifephotographer.blogspot.com/

January 28th, 2007, 05:34 PM	#6
David Jimerson Jubal 28 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Wilmington, NC Posts: 872	You can take the .wav into Vegas and export it as AC-3. __________________ www.wrightsvillebeachstudios.com

January 23rd, 2007, 03:12 PM	#2
Don Bloom Inner Circle Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 6,609	DVDA doesn't let you adjust the levels at least not in versions 1 2 or 3. Not sure about 4. I generally use Vegas to do my audio levels adjustment then render to AC3 for DVDA to use under menus. Don

January 23rd, 2007, 03:27 PM	#3
James Binder Major Player Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: NY, NYC Posts: 367	Thanks Don – I must say though, I’m a bit surprised/annoyed. I took what I thought was a ‘step up’ from Ulead DVD Workshop to DVDA. Don’t get me wrong, I like many of the functions in DVDA – and it does seem very flexible. But come on…no way to adjust the volume of audio segments?!! It seems so BASIC. I could do that and set fade ins/outs in the Ulead software! Errrrrrr! Ughhh! Not taking it out on you – thanks again for the response… Anyone else confirm this in DVDA4?

January 28th, 2007, 05:26 PM	#5
James Binder Major Player Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: NY, NYC Posts: 367	Yes, seems that is the only option...what a drag -- particularly insomuch as I would like to adjust the volume of the music under my main menu relative to the music of the first play video. Hard to believe that this capability doesn’t exist...