We usually get our tracks from various sources. Some are extracted from audio CDs while others are downloaded from the internet or local network. With the change of source, one thing that gets messed up is the volume of the tracks. For example, tracks extracted from CDs may have a higher default volume than tracks downloaded from the internet.
Now, fiddling with the volume buttons every time the track changes can be a bit annoying at times. To fix this problem, you can try MP3Gain.
MP3Gain (Windows only) is a nifty freeware that parses your mp3 files and then changes the volume of the files as per your requirement without affecting the quality. Here’s how to use it.
Step 1: Download and install MP3Gain on your computer. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the setup and launch the program.
Step 2: Now add the files (mp3 audio) that you want to normalize using the two buttons located at the top. You can click the add individual files or folder buttons, but I’ve always preferred the drag and drop feature to do the same thing.
Step 3: After adding all the tracks, click the analyze button to see the current volume of each track in decibels (dB). You can skip this step but it’s better to have an idea of the current volume settings before you start making any changes.
Step 4: If you want to change the volume level, find the Target “Normal” Volume and enter your desired volume.
Note: Please do not set the volume too high or too low as it will reduce the sound quality. Any value between 85 and 95 dB is fine in my opinion.
Step 5: Now click on the Increase album button and wait for the files to be processed. This process may take time depending on the number of tracks in the list.
Now you can enjoy all your mp3 music in normalized sound.
Note: Please ensure that the quality of the track is not affected during this process before you exit the program. If you feel better factory settings click Modify Gain and select Undo Gain to change.
My judgment
I have tested the above tool for many audio files downloaded from different sources and I must say it is very impressive. I didn’t find any drop in the quality of the tracks. However, I recommend you try it on one or two individual tracks before doing batch processing on your entire collection.
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