When editing reels, how should I handle background music levels when I'm doing voiceover?

Lower the volume of background music so it truly becomes background music and doesn’t interfere with your voice. The music should be audible but secondary—viewers need to clearly understand what you’re saying. When the music volume is too high, it competes with your voice and makes the message unclear. In your editing software, adjust the audio levels of the music track separately from your voiceover track to achieve the right balance.

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Asked by an artist in Switzerland creating voiceover reels · Answered by Juan · Office Hours · 2026-08-04