How to Enhance Audio in Premiere Pro Using AI (Essential Sound Panel)
Making your audio sound crisp and professional doesn’t have to be complicated. In this quick Premiere Pro guide, we’ll show you how to enhance your audio using Premiere’s built-in AI tools, all through the Essential Sound panel. No external plugins or audio engineering knowledge required, just a few clicks and you’re done.
Whether you’re editing a vlog, a podcast, or a client video, these tools can make a big difference. Let’s dive in.
Step 1: Open the Essential Sound Panel
To access Premiere’s AI audio tools:
Go to the Window tab
Click on Essential Sound
This will open a panel where you can tag clips and apply various presets based on the type of audio you're working with.
Step 2: Tag Your Audio as Dialogue
Once the panel is open:
Click on your audio track (voiceover, recorded dialogue, etc.)
In the Essential Sound panel, tag it as Dialogue
This enables a list of AI-powered presets designed to optimize spoken voice.
Step 3: Choose an AI Audio Preset
Now it’s time to pick your sound vibe. Under the Presets dropdown, you'll find options like:
From the radio
Podcast voice
From the telephone
Balanced background voice
And more…
Click one and you’ll immediately hear the difference. For example, selecting "From the radio" will add a more compressed, punchy feel great for YouTube narration or energetic content.
Step 4: Adjust the Mix Amount
You can fine-tune the intensity of the effect using the Mix Amount slider. Drag it up or down depending on how strong you want the effect to sound.
Quick Tip: Preview it live by hitting play to hear the changes instantly.
Step 5: Experiment with Different Presets
Try switching between presets like:
From television – adds a polished, broadcast-ready sound
Podcast voice – great for narrative or interview formats
Each preset has subtle differences that can elevate your content, even if you're using a basic mic.
Why Use This Tool?
This feature is a game-changer for creators who:
Don’t have access to a sound engineer
Are using consumer-grade audio gear
Need fast, reliable audio improvements
Instead of manually EQ’ing every clip, let Premiere’s AI handle it for you.
Final Thoughts
That’s it! You now know how to automatically enhance your audio in Adobe Premiere Pro using the Essential Sound panel. Quick, simple, and surprisingly powerful.
If you're editing frequently, this should be a go-to step in your post-production workflow.
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