Upload your video plus a music file. Your speaking stays up front; the music gets quieter when you talk (ducking). Choose mild, balanced, or strong.
What do I get back?
The same video with your original speaking track kept, plus your music mixed underneath so it softens when you talk.
What does Audio Ducking change in the publish-ready file?
Audio Ducking produces your voice stays clear while music softens underneath.
Outcomes specific to Audio Ducking:
- Your original speaking stays in the file.
- Mild / balanced / strong cover most voice-first mixes.
- Works with common music files (MP3, M4A, WAV).
What publish problems remain without Audio Ducking?
Without Audio Ducking, uploads face music that talks over you, or a full editor just to fix levels.
Risks of shipping without Audio Ducking:
- One fixed music volume often covers speech.
- Replace Audio removes the voice you wanted to keep.
- Drawing volume lines by hand slows every repost.
How does Audio Ducking relate to platform ingest and early watch?
Audio Ducking yields a voice-first clip with music already mixed in.
Ingest and retention angles for Audio Ducking:
- Clear speech holds up better on phone speakers.
- Music softens when you talk instead of one flat volume.
- You still choose the music file you own or license.
- Run a loudness check before you post if the feed feels quiet.
Audio Ducking changes file readiness before upload; platforms still re-encode after receipt.
Mild, balanced, or strong?
Mild leaves more music. Balanced is the usual voice-first mix. Strong pushes music down more when you speak a lot.
How is this different from Replace Audio?
Ducking keeps your original voice and adds music under it. Replace Audio removes the old soundtrack and puts the new file in its place.
Pick the right audio job:
Use Audio Ducking when you want background music under your own voice without opening a full editor.