How to Use Studio Sound in Descript

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May 12, 2026

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Use this interactive demo to learn how to enhance audio clarity with Studio Sound in Descript.

Quick summary

Descript's Studio Sound feature lets you enhance audio quality by applying AI-powered noise reduction and clarity improvements directly to any audio or video track. You can enable and fine-tune Studio Sound from the Layer panel in just a few clicks, without any external audio editing tools.

Steps

Once your file is uploaded, click on the audio or video track in the timeline that you want to apply Studio Sound to.
Select the Layer panel on the right-hand side of the window.
Navigate to the + sign next to audio effects and turn on Studio Sound.
To control how much processing is applied, adjust the intensity parameter in the sidebar.
Applying Studio Sound improves your audio quality, making it clearer and more professional.

📌 Why this matters

Descript's Studio Sound feature addresses one of the most common challenges in podcast and video production: poor audio quality from suboptimal recording environments. By applying AI-driven noise reduction and audio enhancement directly inside the editor, Studio Sound eliminates the need for separate audio tools like Adobe Audition or iZotope RX. Creators can produce broadcast-quality sound in minutes, making it a critical feature for podcasters, video editors, and content teams who need professional results without a dedicated audio engineer. Studio Sound is especially valuable for remote recordings, interviews, and screen-capture content where background noise and inconsistent mic quality are common problems.

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