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Fairlight audio guides for DaVinci Resolve — cleaning up dialogue, noise reduction, EQ, levels, and muting or splitting audio.
4 guides, updated for Resolve 21
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8 min read
How to Sync Audio and Video in DaVinci Resolve 21
Sync camera video with externally recorded audio by waveform, timecode, markers or a manual clap. This Resolve 21 guide separates Media Pool Auto Sync from timeline Auto Align, explains Retain Embedded Audio, and diagnoses failed matches and long-recording drift.
9 min read
How to Record Voiceover in DaVinci Resolve 21
Record narration directly into a Resolve 21 timeline with the Cut or Edit Voiceover tool, then move to Fairlight only when you need explicit patching, multiple tracks or ADR. Includes a meter-first fix for silent takes, monitoring lag, one-ear audio and low levels.
9 min read
DaVinci Resolve Audio Ducking: Ducker, AI & Sidechain
Make room for dialogue without riding the music fader through every sentence. This guide separates Ducker Track FX, bus-capable sidechain compression and Studio's AI Audio Assistant, then shows how to tune and troubleshoot each route.
9 min read
Fairlight EQ: Clean Dialogue in DaVinci Resolve
Use Fairlight EQ for dialogue in DaVinci Resolve 21. Choose clip or track EQ, set high-pass and Q by ear, order processors, and avoid copied curves.