How to Fix Audio Sync Drift in Final Cut Pro

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Have you ever faced the frustrating issue of audio sync drift in your videos? 🤔 You start with perfectly synced audio, but as your video progresses, the sound gradually falls out of sync, making your content less polished and professional. But fear not! In this comprehensive tutorial, I'll walk you through not only how to fix audio sync drift but also why it happens in the first place, so you can prevent it from occurring again in the future!

Audio sync drift commonly plagues multicam edits, whether it's interviews, music videos, or concert footage. And there are two primary culprits behind this annoyance:

Different Audio Sample Rates: Audio is typically recorded at either 44.1kHz (music standard) or 48kHz (video standard). Ensuring that your audio sample rates match is crucial. If you're recording audio separately or syncing a music track to your footage, make sure it's set to 48kHz. Otherwise, you'll encounter sync drift issues.

Divergent Frame Rates: Mismatched frame rates between your camera angles can also lead to audio sync drift over time. For instance, if your main camera is shooting at 24fps while a secondary camera is at 30fps, you're likely to experience sync issues, especially in longer videos.

Now, onto the solution! I'll guide you through the step-by-step process of fixing audio sync drift using Final Cut Pro, though the same principles apply to any non-linear editing (NLE) software:

Activate Audio on Both Angles: Ensure that audio is enabled for all angles in your multicam setup.
Identify Sync Drift: Listen to the audio at the beginning and end of your footage to pinpoint where the drift occurs.
Mark Sync Points: Place markers at corresponding points at the beginning and end where the audio should sync.
Retime and Align: Use retiming tools to align the audio tracks, correcting any drift that has occurred.
Repeat if Necessary: If your project includes multiple clips, repeat the process for each one to ensure consistent sync throughout.
With your audio sync drift issues resolved, you can now dive back into your editing process with confidence! And while you're refining your video, why not take your skills to the next level with these 10 Quick Final Cut Pro Tips You'll Wish You Knew Sooner? Don't let audio sync drift hold back your content—master the fix today and elevate your videos to the next level!


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00:00 - My Audio Drifts out of Sync
00:35 - Reason #1
01:12 - Reason #2
01:40 - How to Fix Audio Sync Drift


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