Stereo sound in iMovie

I shot a video in stereo with two wireless mics. Is it possible to edit the right and left channels in Imovie independently?

Posted on Sep 27, 2023 5:38 PM

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Rich839

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Posted on Sep 28, 2023 10:21 PM

I meant to say that the setting affects only the device and not the file itself. Sorry for the typo.

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Rich839

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Sep 28, 2023 10:21 PM in response to Rich839

I meant to say that the setting affects only the device and not the file itself. Sorry for the typo.

Rich

Rich839

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Sep 27, 2023 8:55 PM in response to PatrickjosephKenny

No, iMovie does not have a feature for editing the right and left stereo channels independently. In the System Preferences/Sound you can set the device player sound balance between left and right channels, but that setting affects only the device, the file itself.

I believe that there are some audio editing apps out there that can edit channels independently. Regrettably, I am not familiar with any on them so cannot provide a recommendation.

-- Rich

Oct 1, 2023 4:20 AM in response to Rich839

Rich,

Thanks for taking the time to reply. I appreciate it...

Pat

Rich839

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Oct 1, 2023 8:35 AM in response to PatrickjosephKenny

You are very welcome. If you find a solution, and have time, would you post back with your results? It might help others who have the same issue.

-- Rich

Stereo sound in iMovie