Edit audio using the Properties panel

Last updated on Apr 7, 2026

Learn how to adjust volume, panning, and mute settings using quick audio controls in the Properties panel.

The Properties panel in Adobe Premiere provides immediate access to frequently used audio controls without opening separate panels. Use these controls to adjust volume levels, balance stereo output, mute clips, and add keyframes for precise audio editing.

This workflow applies to audio clips already placed on the timeline. The Properties panel displays contextual audio controls when you select one or more audio clips, enabling quick adjustments during the editing process. For more advanced audio mixing with effects and presets, use the Essential Sound panel instead.

Adjust audio clip properties

Select one or more audio clips on the timeline.

In the Properties panel, drag the Volume slider left or right to decrease or increase the clip volume.

Properties panel showing audio controls for a selected audio clip, including Volume and Mute options. — Perform quick audio actions based on the options given under the Properties panel.

Select Mute to temporarily silence the clip audio without adjusting volume levels.

For mono clips, drag the Pan slider to position sound output between the left and right speakers.

Select the keyframe icon to add keyframes to the audio clip for time-based volume changes.

Select the three-dot menu icon and choose Open more audio controls to access the Essential Sound panel, or select Browse Adobe Stock audio to find music and sound effects.

Edit multiple clips simultaneously

When you select multiple audio clips on the timeline, the Properties panel lets you batch edit shared properties.

Matching values: If all selected clips share the same value for a property, that value displays in the control. Changing the value updates all selected clips to the new setting.
Different values: If selected clips have different values, the control displays a dash. Dragging from the dash applies a relative adjustment, increasing or decreasing each clip's value proportionally.
Absolute values: Selecting the dash and entering a specific value applies that exact setting to all clips in the selection.

This multi-clip editing capability speeds up workflows when balancing audio levels across interview segments, music tracks, or sound effects.

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