Cyberlink AudioDirector - 6.0 Operation Manual
CyberLink
AudioDirector
User's Guide
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Contents
Introduction
................................................................................................1Welcome
.................................................................................................1Latest Features
.................................................................................................2DirectorZone and CyberLink Cloud
.................................................................................................2AudioDirector Versions
................................................................................................4System Requirements
AudioDirector Workspace
................................................................................................5AudioDirector Rooms
................................................................................................6Media Library
................................................................................................6Adjustments and Effects Panel
................................................................................................6AudioDirector Timeline
.................................................................................................8Audio Channels
.................................................................................................10Range Selection
.................................................................................................10Timeline View
.................................................................................................12Timeline Markers
.................................................................................................13Timeline Zoom
.................................................................................................13Determine Tempo/Metronome
................................................................................................15AudioDirector Quick Bar
................................................................................................16Playback Controls
.................................................................................................17Video File Playback
.................................................................................................18Audio Level Meter
................................................................................................19Expanding the Workspace
................................................................................................21Keyframes Panel
.................................................................................................22Volume Tab
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.................................................................................................22Effect Tab
Importing Media
................................................................................................23Importing Audio and Video Files
.................................................................................................23Supported Formats
................................................................................................24Downloading Sound Clips and Media Files
.................................................................................................24Downloading Sound Clips from DirectorZone
.................................................................................................25Downloading Media Files from CyberLink Cloud
.................................................................................................26Sound Clips Library
................................................................................................26Recording Audio
.................................................................................................27Recording Settings
.................................................................................................28Using Loop Recording to Record Audio
AudioDirector Projects
................................................................................................31Exporting Projects
................................................................................................32CyberLink Cloud Projects
Editing Audio
................................................................................................33Converting Audio Profiles
................................................................................................34Using the Editing Tools
................................................................................................34Normalizing Audio Channels
................................................................................................35Adjusting Audio
.................................................................................................35Boosting Audio Volume
.................................................................................................36Applying Fades
.................................................................................................38Trimming Audio
.................................................................................................39Adjusting Length
.................................................................................................40Adjusting Pitch
.................................................................................................41Inserting Silence
.................................................................................................41Inserting Noise
.................................................................................................42Reversing Audio
.................................................................................................43Adjusting the Master Volume
.................................................................................................44Panning Audio Left/Right
................................................................................................45Applying Audio Effects
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.................................................................................................45Using Dynamic Range Control
.................................................................................................46Adding Delays
.................................................................................................47Adding Reverb
.................................................................................................49Creating a Phase Effect
.................................................................................................50Creating a Flange Effect
.................................................................................................51Adding a Chorus Effect
.................................................................................................53Adding an Echo Effect
.................................................................................................54Transforming Vocals
.................................................................................................55Using the Equalizer
.................................................................................................56Applying the Radio Effect
.................................................................................................57Applying the Phone Effect
.................................................................................................57Applying a Noise Gate
.................................................................................................58Removing Vocals in Music
.................................................................................................59Applying VST Effects
Restoring Audio
.................................................................................................61Regional Selection Tools
.................................................................................................72Repairing the Audio
.................................................................................................74Auto Denoise
.................................................................................................75Noise Reduction
.................................................................................................78Simple Mode
.................................................................................................79Advanced Mode
Mix Room
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................................................................................................61Using Visual Repair
................................................................................................74Using Noise Reduction
................................................................................................76Using Clipping Removal
................................................................................................77Using Click Removal
................................................................................................78Using Hum Removal
................................................................................................81Using Hiss Removal
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................................................................................................83Creating an Audio Mix
.................................................................................................85Configuring Audio Profile Settings
.................................................................................................85Adding Media to Your Mix
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.................................................................................................86Mixing Audio
.................................................................................................90Using Audio Transitions
.................................................................................................93Applying Audio Effects in the Mix Room
................................................................................................94Using Automated Dialogue Alignment
Producing the Audio
................................................................................................97Supported Formats
................................................................................................97Producing Audio
................................................................................................99Producing Video
Sharing and Backing Up Audio
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Creating CDs
AudioDirector Preferences
AudioDirector Hotkeys
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................................................................................................105General Preferences
................................................................................................106File Preferences
................................................................................................106Project Preferences
................................................................................................107DirectorZone Preferences
................................................................................................107Audio Settings Preferences
................................................................................................107CyberLink Cloud Preferences
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Licensing and Copyright
Information
Technical Support
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................................................................................................113Before Contacting Technical Support
................................................................................................114Web Support
................................................................................................114Help Resources
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Note: this document is for reference and informational use only. Its content
and the corresponding program are subject to change without notice.
Chapter 1:
Introduction
This chapter introduces the CyberLink AudioDirector program and includes an
overview of its features. It also outlines the recommended system requirements for
running the program.
Welcome
Welcome to the CyberLink family of digital software programs. CyberLink
AudioDirector lets you record, trim, cut, restore, and enhance digital audio from
both imported audio files or the audio track in your videos. You can also apply
effects to audio, save audio in different formats, and mix the audio from multiple
sources into one file.
Latest Features
The latest version of CyberLink AudioDirector includes many new features that
make editing audio even easier. This section lists the latest features in the CyberLink
AudioDirector program.
import and edit audio files in the APE audio format.
view audio in the timeline by tempo/BPM (beats per minute).
determine the tempo in music manually or enable the metronome to listen to
the tempo of a clip.
add color labels to tracks in the Mix room timeline and mixer panel.
dub video clip dialogue recorded in a noisy environment using Automated
Dialogue Alignment tool.
use loop recording to record multiple audio takes in quick succession.
adjust audio in the Mix room timeline without changing to the Edit room.
output audio in the APE and FLAC audio formats.
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Note: CyberLink Cloud is a subscription cloud storage service that is
included with some CyberLink products, and is available for purchase
through our web site. For more detailed information, see http://www.
cyberlink.com/products/cyberlink-cloud/.
DirectorZone and CyberLink Cloud
You can upload/download sound clips, and back up media, preferences, projects,
and more with the DirectorZone and CyberLink Cloud features.
DirectorZone
DirectorZone is a web service that lets you download sound clips created by other
users, so you can use them in your audio. You may also share your own custom
sound clips by uploading them to DirectorZone.
To access the benefits of DirectorZone, you can sign in by clicking the button at
the top of the window to open the AudioDirector preferences, and then on the
DirectorZone tab. See DirectorZone Preferences for more information.
Also, be sure to periodically click the button to check out the latest
DirectorZone Bulletin. Just click in this section in the Notifications window to view
the bulletin. Or go to http://directorzone.cyberlink.com to find out more
information on the features and benefits of the DirectorZone web service.
CyberLink Cloud
CyberLink Cloud is a cloud storage service from CyberLink where users can upload
and download their sound clips, AudioDirector projects, produced media clips, and
more. CyberLink Cloud allows users to back up media, preferences, projects, etc.,
and ensure their working environment is the same on multiple computers.
AudioDirector Versions
The features that are available in CyberLink AudioDirector are completely
dependent on the version you have installed on your computer. Click the
AudioDirector logo in the top right to determine the version and build number for
your copy of CyberLink AudioDirector.
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Note: you must connect to the Internet to use this feature.
AudioDirector Live
AudioDirector Live is a subscription based version of CyberLink AudioDirector that
provides all the audio editing features you expect, and adds the CyberLink Cloud
storage service and more.
With a AudioDirector Live subscription, you get:
All the advanced audio editing features of the Ultra version of CyberLink
AudioDirector.
The ability to back up program preferences, projects, and sound clips on the
cloud storage space CyberLink Cloud.
Guaranteed updates to the latest versions of CyberLink AudioDirector Ultra.
AudioDirector Live is the must-have solution for on-the-go audio editors who want
easy access to their media and the latest up-to-date editing technologies.
Updating AudioDirector
Software upgrades and updates (patches) are periodically available from CyberLink.
CyberLink AudioDirector automatically prompts you when either is available.
To update your software, do this:
1. Click the button to open the Notifications window.
2. Check the New Updates and Upgrade Info sections.
3. Select an item in these sections to open your web browser, where you can
purchase product upgrades or download the latest patch update.
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Note: to ensure you can enjoy all the features within CyberLink
AudioDirector, make sure your computer meets or exceeds the minimum
system requirements.
Minimum System Requirements
OS
Microsoft Windows 10 (32 bit and 64 bit).
Microsoft Windows 8/8.1 (32 bit and 64 bit).
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Basic, Home Premium,
Professional, Ultimate (32 bit and 64 bit).
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic, Home Premium,
Business, Ultimate (32 bit and 64 bit) - service pack 2 or
higher required.
Memory
1 GB (2 GB recommended).
CPU
Intel Core 2 Duo 2.0 GHz.
HDD Space
1 GB free space required.
Sound Card
Windows-compatible sound card.
Device
Microphone for recording audio.
Resolution
1024x768 16 bit color or higher.
Internet
Connection
Required for program activation and other online services.
System Requirements
The system requirements listed below are recommended as minimums for running
CyberLink AudioDirector.
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Chapter 2:
AudioDirector Workspace
This chapter provides a complete overview of the CyberLink AudioDirector
workspace. It also takes you through the settings used to customize the program to
your preference.
A - Im port M edi a, B - Open Sou nd Cl ips Libra ry, C - Downloa d Sound Cl ips From Direc torZone, D Downloa d Y our Au dio Fi les Fro m D irectorZone/ Cyb erLink C loud, E - M edia Li bra ry, F AudioDirector Ro om s, G - AudioDirector P references, H - Timel ine Slider, I - Au dioDirec tor Qu ick Ba r,
J - R ange Sel ection, K - Aud io Cha nnel s, L - Timeb ase D isp la y (Tim eco de/Tem po), M - Ch annel
Sel ecti on, N - Toggle Ti meline View , O - Timel ine Z oom Controls, P - Audi o Level M eter, Q Determ in e Tem po/M etron om e, R - K eyfra me P anel , S - Expa nd W orkspa ce, T - R eco rd Au dio, U Pla yba ck Control s, V - Adjustm ents a nd Effec ts P anel
AudioDirector Rooms
CyberLink AudioDirector has the following main rooms: the Edit, Restore, Mix, and
Create CD rooms.
Edit: in this room you can adjust, trim, cut, and enhance digital audio, and
much more. See Editing Audio for more information.
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Note: the timeline can display up to 8 channels (7.1 channel). See Audio
Channels for more information.
Restore: in this room you can repair audio clips using the Click Removal,
Clipping Removal, and Noise Reduction features, or manually fix audio using
the Visual Repair. See Restoring Audio for more information.
Mix: in this room you can record and mix multiple audio tracks into one
customized file. See Mixing Audio for more information.
Create CD: in this room you can use the media in the library to create CDs in
the audio CD format. See Creating CDs for more information.
The workspace within each CyberLink AudioDirector room is different, but do
contain common features and areas. All the rooms have the audio library, as well as
the AudioDirector quick bar you use to edit and add audio as required.
Media Library
When you import media into CyberLink AudioDirector, it is available in the media
library. You can freely edit, restore, and apply effects to all of the media in the
media library, or use the media in the Mix room.
You can import audio and also video files into the media library, as CyberLink
AudioDirector lets you edit and restore the audio track of videos you import.
See Importing Media into the Library for more information on importing audio and
videos files into the media library.
Adjustments and Effects Panel
The adjustments and effects panel is where you set the edits you want to make to
your audio clips and apply effects. The adjustments and effects that are displayed
depends on which room you are in.
AudioDirector Timeline
The timeline is a visual representation of the digital audio files selected in the media
library. When a media file is selected, CyberLink AudioDirector displays each of its
audio channels separately in the timeline.
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Note: you can change the timebase display (the values along the top of the
timeline) by clicking either the Timecode or Bar/Beat button above the
timeline. Timecode displays the audio by playback time, while Bar/Beat
displays the audio by beats per minute (BPM) or its tempo. See Determine
Tempo/Metronome for more information on using Bar/Beat as your timebase
display.
Note: you can switch the view of the timeline by clicking the buttons in the
top right corner of the program. See Timeline View for more information.
The values along the top of the timeline display either the audio file's playback time
(timecode) or tempo (bar/beat), depending on your selected timebase display
preference.
The values along the right of the timeline indicate the audio intensity, or loudness,
measured in decibels.
The timeline is available in the Edit, Restore, and Mix rooms of CyberLink
AudioDirector, and is where you work on editing, restoring, and mixing your audio
files.
When you click the play button, the timeline slider begins to move, indicating the
current playback position. If required, you can click and drag the timeline slider to
any position if you want to jump forward in the audio.
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Note: CyberLink AudioDirector supports the import and edit of audio and
video files with 5.1 channel audio. It also supports the import of audio and
video files with 7.1 channels, but only for .WAV audio files are all 8 channels
displayed in the program and available for editing. For video files with 7.1
channel audio, two of the audio channels (BL/BR) are hidden and
unavailable for editing.
In the Mix room there are multiple tracks in the timeline. Each file you add, adds
another layer of audio onto the final outputted media represented by the Master
Track.
See Mixing Audio for information on mixing audio in CyberLink AudioDirector.
Audio Channels
When a media file is selected in the library, CyberLink AudioDirector displays all of
its audio channels in the timeline. The timeline can display up to eight channels,
and supports the following audio channel configurations:
7.1 surround sound (8 channels).
5.1 surround sound (6 channels).
stereo (2 channels).
mono (1 channel).
Multi-Channel Display
When a media file has more than one audio channel, each audio channel is labeled
in the top left corner. The following table defines the terminology for all the
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Channel Label
Channel Type
L
Front left
R
Front right
C
Center
LFE
Low-frequency effects
Lb
Back left
Rb
Back right
Lc
Front left of center
Rc
Front right of center
BC
Back center
Ls
Side left
Rs
Side right
TpC
Top center
TpFL
Top front left
TpFC
Top front center
TpFR
Top front right
TpBL
Top back left
TpBC
Top back center
TpBR
Top back left
Note: the type of channel that is available in the selected media file is
completely dependent on the audio configuration of the file.
possible audio channel types available in a selected media file and the possible
availability for the various audio channel configurations:
Selecting Channels for Editing
When you are editing and restoring audio in CyberLink AudioDirector, you can
choose to apply the edits, effects, fixes, etc. to all the channels, or just one single
channel.
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Click if you want to apply the edits to all of the audio channels, or to
make edits on one specific channel only. Once selected, just click the channel you
want to apply the edits to in the timeline.
Range Selection
When editing and restoring audio, drag the timeline slider to a position in the
timeline (or use the playback controls to find the position), and then click and drag
one of the yellow nodes on either side of the timeline slider to select a range of the
audio.
You can also click and drag on the waveform directly to select a range of the audio.
Note that when you select a range of the audio, the editing tools on the
AudioDirector quick bar become active. See Using the Editing Tools for detailed
information about using each of these tools.
Details about the selected range are indicated in the Start, End, and Length fields
below the timeline. Once you have a range of an audio file's wave form selected,
you can then preview, cut, copy, delete or crop it as required.
Timeline View
When a file is selected in the media library in the Edit or Restore rooms, CyberLink
AudioDirector by default displays the waveform view for each channel in the
timeline.
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There are two available timeline views to choose from: click for the waveform
view, or for spectral frequency view.
Click the buttons in the top right corner of the timeline to switch between the two
available views.
Waveform View
When a file is selected in the media library, CyberLink AudioDirector by default
displays the waveform information for each channel in the timeline. The waveform
view is a visual representation of both the time and the audio intensity (or loudness,
measured in decibels) of the audio in each channel.
Spectral Frequency View
The spectral frequency view is a graphical representation of the audio in each
channel, and is ideal when using the Visual Repair feature. The colored graph you
see in this view is a three dimensional illustration of the audio attributes in the
selected media file.
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Note: you can double click on a time marker to edit its properties, if
required.
The graph shows playback time along the top, and the frequency (relative pitch) of
the audio (measured in hertz) along the right. The colors on the graph indicate the
amplitude or strength of the audio at the point in time. The lighter the color, the
louder the audio is at that frequency and time.
Timeline Markers
When editing, restoring, or mixing audio, click to add a timeline marker at the
current position of the timeline slider. Markers are used to mark the positions in
your audio files where you might want to edit the audio file or start an effect from.
In the Mix room, use markers when adding audio clips as they will snap to the
timeline markers.
Adding Timeline Markers
To add a timeline marker, do this:
1. Use the playback controls to find, or drag the timeline slider to the position
where you want the marker, and then click .
2. Input a Description for the new timeline marker, if required.
3. Click on OK to add the new timeline marker.
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Note: when using the zoom controls, you can click the button at any to
time to zoom all the way back out for a full view of the audio waveform.
Note: CyberLink AudioDirector does not automatically calculate the tempo
of audio clips in the timeline. The Bar/Beat timebase display is just a
guideline for tempo you can use in your audio and video editing.
Timeline Zoom
When editing, restoring, or mixing audio on the timeline, use the controls to zoom
in on the audio timeline to make your editing more precise. There are two types of
zooming available: horizontal zoom and vertical zoom.
Horizontal Zoom
The horizontal zoom controls let you increase/decrease the time magnification of
the audio in the timeline.
Use these zoom controls if you want to, for example, zoom in on a specific two
seconds in an audio clip.
Vertical Zoom
Vertical zoom lets you increase/decrease the intensity magnification of the audio in
the timeline.
Use these zoom controls if you want to, for example, zoom in on a specific noise to
get a closer look at the waveform.
Determine Tempo/Metronome
When your timebase display is set to Bar/Beat, if required, you can determine your
audio file's tempo or enable the metronome for assistance.
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Note: if you know the tempo of the audio or you want to manually set the
tempo used in the timebase display, you can click in the field next to the
icon and enter it. It must be a number between 1 and 1280.
Note: before closing the Determine Tempo window, you can click Preview
to hear the tempo you set. You can also use the metronome to hear the
tempo during audio playback.
Determining Tempo
If you are not sure what the tempo of an audio file is, click the BPM button at the
bottom of the Edit, Restore, and Mix rooms to open the Determine Tempo window.
You can also access this window in General preferences by clicking the Tempo
button.
To determine the tempo of an audio file, do this:
1. Start the playback of the audio you want to determine the tempo of.
2. Click the BPM button at the bottom of the Edit, Restore, or Mix room to open
the Determine Tempo window.
3. When ready, click the Tap button (or the T key on your keyboard) to the beat
of music. Tap several quarter notes, as the more taps your provide, the more
precise it will be in determining the tempo.
4. When you are done, click OK to set the detected tempo as the timebase
display.
Metronome
When using the Bar/Beat timebase display, you can click the Metronome button to
enable the metronome during playback. Once you click play to start the audio
playback, the metronome will accurately play tapping sounds to the set tempo.
Use this to check that the set tempo is precise, and make any adjustments if
required. You can change the set tempo by clicking in the field next to the icon
and entering it, or by clicking the BPM button to determine it manually. See
Determining Tempo for more information.
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Note: see Creating CDs for a description of the tools on the quick bar in the
Create CD room.
Button
Function
If in the Edit or Restore room, click this button to change the profile or
quality of the selected media file. See Converting Audio Profiles for
more information. If you're in the Mix room, click it to configure the
profile settings of the mixed audio you produce. See Mixing Audio for
more detailed information
In the Edit, Restore, and Mix rooms you can click on this button to cut
a selected portion out of the audio file, and place it on your clipboard
for pasting. See Using the Editing Tools for more detailed information.
In the Edit, Restore, and Mix rooms you can click on this button to
make a copy of a selected portion on your clipboard for pasting. See
Using the Editing Tools for more detailed information.
In the Edit, Restore, and Mix rooms you can click on this button to
paste the audio wave form you cut or copied to the right of the
current timeline position. See Using the Editing Tools for more
detailed information.
In the Edit, Restore, and Mix rooms you can click on this button to
delete a selected portion of the audio file. See Using the Editing Tools
for more detailed information.
In the Edit and Restore rooms you can click on this button to crop to
the selected portion of the audio file. See Using the Editing Tools for
more detailed information.
In the Edit, Restore, and Mix rooms you can click this button to add
timeline markers at the current timeline slider position. See Timeline
Markers for more detailed information.
AudioDirector Quick Bar
The AudioDirector quick bar offers you several tools you can access in all the
rooms. Depending on which room you are in, the buttons on the quick bar differ.
The available functions on the AudioDirector quick bar are as follows:
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In the Edit, Restore, and Mix rooms you can click this button to
normalize the selected audio. See Normalizing Audio for more
information.
In the Edit, Restore, and Mix rooms you can click this button to share
the selected audio file on DirectorZone. See Sharing Audio on
DirectorZone for more detailed information.
In the Edit, Restore, and Mix rooms you can click this button to
produce the selected audio or video file, exporting it with all the edits
you made applied. See Producing Audio for more detailed
information.
Click this button in the Mix room to add a mix track to the timeline.
See Mixing Audio for more detailed information.
Click this button in the Mix room to split an audio file that is selected
on a mix track into two separate parts. See Mixing Audio for more
detailed information.
If you have a video clip that has audio recorded in a noisy
environment, click this button to use Automated Dialogue Alignment
to replace the audio. See Using Automated Dialogue Alignment for
more information.
Playback Controls
Click to play the audio from the current position to the end of the track.
Click to pause playback.
Click to stop playback.
If is displayed, the current audio file plays to the end of the track. If
is displayed, the audio will loop continuously until you click pause or
stop. Click to toggle between the two available audio playback behaviors.
Playback Controls
Once media is imported into the program, use the available playback controls to
preview it. To preview a file, select it in the media library and then use the controls
as follows:
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Click to make the timeline slider jump to the beginning of the current
selected audio track or selected range of the audio waveform.
During playback, click and hold this button to rewind through the current
audio track.
During playback, click and hold this button to fast forward through the
current audio track.
Click to make the timeline slider jump to the end of the current selected
audio track or selected range of the audio waveform.
Click to record custom audio in CyberLink AudioDirector. See Recording
Audio for detailed information on recording custom audio in the
program.
Video File Playback
When you import video files into the library, a small video preview displays in the
bottom left corner of the CyberLink AudioDirector window when it is selected.
When you click play, the video plays with the audio for added reference when
editing the video file's audio track.
During playback, you can:
click to minimize the video preview window. Click to restore it.
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click to undock the preview window if you would like a larger preview
that you can resize to your preference.
the video preview window also includes slightly different playback controls,
that include the and buttons you can use to step backwards or
forwards one frame when the video is paused.
click to re-dock the preview window to the bottom left.
Audio Level Meter
Use the audio level meter to view the audio level, or loudness in decibels, of the
current clip at different moments in time during playback. If the audio levels rise to
the red levels, you can adjust the master volume to lower the audio level.
In the Mix room, each mix track has its own audio level meter. Just use the volume
slider to the left of the track to adjust the audio level as necessary.
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There are also audio level meters for each track in the Mix room's mixer panel. See
Mixer Panel for more information.
Expanding the Workspace
You can adjust the CyberLink AudioDirector workspace to fit your editing
requirements. For example, you can expand out the adjustment and effects panel
to get better look at all the available controls, if required.
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You can also expand the keyframe panel for a better view when adjusting the
master volume and panning audio left or right. Doing so, reduces the width of the
audio tracks in the timeline.
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If you have lots of media in the library, you can expand it to view all the files.
Keyframes Panel
The keyframes panel provides powerful and precise editing tools in the Edit room.
On the Volume tab you can adjust the master volume of audio, or pan audio to the
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left or right channel. On the Effect tab, you can precisely apply multiple effects to a
single audio clip.
Volume Tab
On the Volume tab on the keyframes panel, you can adjust the master volume and
pan audio the left or right.
See Adjusting Master Volume and Panning Audio Left/Right for more detailed
information on the use of these editing features.
Effect Tab
The Effect tab shows you precisely where effects you applied are located in the
audio clip you are editing.
On this tab you can perform the following on the effects:
deselect an effect to disable it and preview the audio without the effect
applied. Reselect it to reapply it.
hover your mouse over the effect on the tab and then click to edit the
effect in the effects panel.
to remove effects, hover your mouse over the effect on the tab and then click
on the individual effect. Click to the right of the panel to remove all the
similar effects from the entire timeline.
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Im po rting Media
Note: when media is imported into the library, CyberLink AudioDirector
creates a temp working file for each file. It uses the file to log the edits and
changes you want to make to the original files. The changes are not applied
to the original file, as you must produce the audio and output it as a new file
to apply them.
Note: ** CyberLink AudioDirector does not support the editing of WMA audio
files with DRM file protection.
Chapter 3:
Importing Media
You can import both audio and video files from your hard drive or from a
removable device, into CyberLink AudioDirector. You can also record your own
custom audio, or download sound clips from DirectorZone directly into the library.
Importing Audio and Video Files
To import audio or video from your hard drive or a removable device, click ,
browse to its location, and then click on Open. You can import multiple files into
the library at once and then work on them all in CyberLink AudioDirector.
When importing video files you must make sure that Video files is selected from the
format type drop-down so that the files you are trying to import are visible.
Once imported, use the playback controls to preview both the audio and video.
See Playback Controls for more information.
Supported Formats
CyberLink AudioDirector supports the import of audio and video files in the
following formats:
Audio: AIF, AIFF, APE, CAF, FLAC, MP3, M4A (AAC, ALAC), OGG, WAV, WMA**.
Video: 3GPP2, AVI, DivX (on Windows 7), DV-AVI, DVR-MS, HD MPEG-2, M2T (H.264
AVC, H.265 HEVC), MKV (H.264 AVC, H.265 HEVC), MOD, MOV, MOV (H.264 AVC), MP4
(H.264 AVC, H.265 HEVC), MPEG-1, MPEG-2, TOD, VOB, VRO, WMV, WMV-HD.
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Note: CyberLink AudioDirector supports the import and edit of audio and
video files with 5.1 channel audio. It also supports the import of audio and
video files with 7.1 channels, but only for .WAV audio files are all 8 channels
displayed in the program and available for editing. For video files with 7.1
channel audio, two of the audio channels (BL/BR) are hidden and
unavailable for editing.
Downloading Sound Clips and Media Files
You can download audio and video files from CyberLink Cloud, and sound clips
from DirectorZone. Sound clips downloaded from DirectorZone are stored in the
Downloaded Sound Clips Library of CyberLink AudioDirector.
Downloading Sound Clips from DirectorZone
You can download sound clips from DirectorZone that were shared by other
CyberLink AudioDirector users. Sound clips are audio files that are up to 30 seconds
in length.
To download sound clips from DirectorZone, do this:
1. Click on . CyberLink AudioDirector launches DirectorZone in your default
web browser.
2. You must first sign in to DirectorZone to download content. If you don't have
an account, click the Sign up link at the top of the page to get one for free.
3. If required, select the Products > AudioDirector to display all the available
sound clips you can download.
4. Find a sound clip that you want to download, and then click the Download
button.
5. Click Download again.
6. Save the sound clip to your computer. Find the location on your computer
where you saved it, and then double-click on it to install it in the Sound Clips
Library.
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