For more control when editing audio, extract a clip's audio track.
1. | Select a video clip. |
2. | Choose Extract Audio from the Advanced menu to create a new clip on the upper audio track. |
It's easier to edit audio clips when you can see the audio waveforms. Choose Show Audio Waveforms from the View menu.
The waveforms display the peaks and valleys of the sound levels, letting you easily split a clip just before someone starts speaking. (This approach is also great for isolating loud, unexpected sounds, such as a cough or sneeze in the background, and editing the volume to minimize the noise.)