What can Adobe Audition's batch processing do?

It lets you apply the same effects and adjustments to multiple audio files at once. You can batch-apply recorded template processes such as volume adjustment, noise removal, EQ, and compression, significantly reducing the time spent on individual editing.

What features does it offer?

It includes template recording (record and reuse operations), drag-and-drop support for multiple files, various effects like multiband compressor, customizable export settings (overwrite or save as new), metadata options, and real-time processing status display.

It takes 7 steps: (1) Press the record button in the template window, (2) apply the desired effect (e.g., multiband compressor at +12dB), (3) press stop to save the template, (4) open Window > Batch Process, (5) drag and drop audio files, (6) select your template and export settings, (7) click Run.

A template records the sequence of effects and adjustments you perform between pressing the record button and pressing stop. Once created, you can reuse the same processing on any number of files, improving workflow efficiency and consistency.

What are some practical use cases?

Common use cases include batch-boosting SFX volume for video editing, normalizing sound effects for game development, batch-normalizing podcast episodes, applying noise removal to multiple recordings, and leveling out volume across a BGM collection.

What should I know about export settings?

You can choose to save files to the same location as the source or a different folder, and decide whether to overwrite existing files or save as new copies. Unchecking 'Include markers and other metadata' prevents unnecessary extra files from being generated.

How to Batch Process and Boost Volume for Multiple Audio Files in Adobe Audition

While working on video editing and game development, I came across several SFX files with volumes that were too low. I could adjust them one by one, but this time I decided to use Adobe Audition's batch processing to boost the volume of all of them at once.

Steps for Volume Adjustment

Create a template for the volume boost process
Drag and drop audio files into the batch processing panel
Select the template created in step 1
Configure export settings and run the batch process

Creating a Template

First, create a template that defines the changes you want to apply to your sound effects (in this case, a volume boost). For this example, we'll create a template that increases the multiband compressor output gain by +12dB.

Open the template window and press the record button. Everything you do between pressing record and pressing stop will be saved as a template.

Press the record button in the template window

With the recording active, load any audio file and select "Effects > Amplitude and Compression > Multiband Compressor" from the top menu.

Select Multiband Compressor from the menu

For this example, set the output gain to +12dB to boost the volume. Adjust this to your preference.

Set the multiband compressor output gain to +12dB

Press the stop button in the template window.

Give the template a name and save it. You're all set!

Running the Batch Process with the Template

Open the batch processing panel from the top menu via "Window > Batch Process." Drag and drop your audio files into the panel. Select the template you created in step 1.

Export Settings

Before running, configure your export settings.

For the save location, choose either "Same as source file's location" or specify a different folder, and set the "Overwrite existing files" option as appropriate for your situation. If you don't want unnecessary extra files, uncheck "Include markers and other metadata."

Running the Batch Process

Now just press the "Run" button. When the status shows "Done" for all files, the process is complete.

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