2.4.2 Enveloping Issue

Audacity Help Forum Windows
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Hi, I am using Windows 10, version 2.4.2 of Audacity and am having an issue with the enveloping tool.

Earlier today, no matter how much I dragged the lines down to make my audio quieter the volume would stay the same, now the tool appears to be working again in-program (though I did nothing to fix it) however, when I export the audio (I’ve tried both .mp3 and .wav), the volume is loud to the point of clipping as if I never enveloped it.

I’ve already tried reinstalling the program to no success, if there’s any way I can fix this please let me know, I use this program for work and need the files as an mp3 by tonight.

Thanks,

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Perhaps you’ve accidentally set the “Track Gain” slider too high.

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I dont think so, I have the gain at around 11, when listening in program the loudest bits of audio go up to around -7 on the playback level bar, the sections I enveloped to fit that range climb noticeably passed that when I export the audio

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How many tracks are in the project?
It could be helpful if you posted a screenshot (https://manual.audacityteam.org/man/screenshot.html)

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Okay I just attached one, its just one mono track
IMG_3308.jpg

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What happens if you: “Tracks menu > Mix > Mix and Render” the track? (if you don’t want the envelope shape to become permanent, “Ctrl + Z” to undo the mix & render).

As a general point, I’d recommend a higher audio level in the track (which can be done with the Amplify effect), and if necessary, use the the track gain to lower the playback volume.

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Hey don’t want to jinx anything but the problem seems to have fixed itself, if it ever happens again I will definitely try that.

Also yes, I was in a bit of a rush while recording this but next time I’ll try to pump up the recording volume a bit or I’ll give amplify a try.

Thanks for responding so quickly and helping me out :smiley: