How To Gain Stage Audio in DaVinci Resolve Fairlight!

Gain staging in DaVinci Resolve Fairlight explained step-by-step for beginners. Learn how to set proper dialogue levels before EQ and Compression so your mix doesn’t fall apart. 👉 Watch the full Fairlight Beginner Series here:    • DaVinci Resolve Fairlight Beginner Series   Watch This Next:    • How to Fix Dialogue in DaVinci Resolve (EQ...   🎥 Gear & Tools I Recommend for Filmmaking & Media Production If you're building your filmmaking or media production setup, here’s gear I regularly recommend: 🎬 Camera & Support Camera → https://amzn.to/448N9Cg Lens → https://amzn.to/4gXEWbo Tripod → https://amzn.to/3RfwdXJ 🎤 Audio Shotgun Mic → https://amzn.to/3QCD51g Lavalier Mic → https://amzn.to/3Rfwjyz Audio Interface → https://amzn.to/4p1PV5U Podcasting Mic → https://amzn.to/4vfvDY1 Podcasting Mic Stand → https://amzn.to/4awPgn1 XLR Cable → https://amzn.to/4vM1hgS 💡 Lighting Key Light → https://amzn.to/3RfwUAj Light Stand → https://amzn.to/4p124I3 Softbox → https://amzn.to/4v2xQG1 🎧 Monitoring Studio Monitors → https://amzn.to/4xWwIXr Headphones → https://amzn.to/4wkc4P0 Reliable tools don’t have to be expensive, but consistent gear makes consistent audio much easier. 📚 Books for Filmmakers & Media Production Students 🎞 Screenwriting “Save the Cat” → https://amzn.to/4eIdahT “Story” by Robert McKee → https://amzn.to/4eW9l7o “Psychology for Screenwriters” → https://amzn.to/4ffCOun "Steal Like An Artist" → https://amzn.to/4eQLSFW 🎨 Color Grading “Color Correction Handbook” → https://amzn.to/4w19VIF “Color Grading 101” → https://amzn.to/4avECNf 🎬 Directing & Film Craft “Directing Actors” → https://amzn.to/4vdVgbM “In the Blink of an Eye” → https://amzn.to/4oVV9zS “Cinematography: Theory and Practice” → https://amzn.to/4bgT4ZF “Lighting for Cinematography” → https://amzn.to/4bpl79p “Sound Design” → https://amzn.to/4azriaG Strong technical skills matter, but understanding story, craft, and visual language makes you a better filmmaker and media producer overall. 🎬 Software Used DaVinci Resolve (Free Version) → https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/prod... 🔔 Subscribe for More Fairlight Tutorials Subscribe here → ‪@ThatMediaProf‬ This series walks through Fairlight in DaVinci Resolve from the ground up — the user interface, gain staging, EQ, compression, and practical mixing for filmmakers and media creators. 🤝 Ways to Work With Me 📘 Get The SCORE Story System Bundle here: https://thatmediaprof.kit.com/product... ❓ Question Have you been adjusting clip gain properly, or are you just moving faders when things sound off? 📢 Sponsorship & Affiliate Disclosure This video is NOT sponsored. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Some of the links above are affiliate links, which means if you choose to purchase through them, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. I only recommend products I genuinely use or would recommend to my own students. 📚 Chapters 0:00 The Clipping Mistake That Started It 0:20 What Gain Staging Actually Is 1:45 Why Dialogue Levels Are Inconsistent 2:37 Proper Dialogue Targets (-18 to -12 dBFS) 3:00 Clip Gain vs Fader (Critical Difference) 6:28 Using Meters the Right Way 9:31 Why Skipping Gain Staging Breaks EQ & Compression 10:40 Why Gain Staging Is the Foundation 11:36 What’s Next: Dialogue Cleanup (EQ & Compression) #️⃣ Hashtags #DaVinciResolve #Fairlight #AudioEditing #FilmProduction #VideoProduction 📘 About This Video In this DaVinci Resolve Fairlight tutorial, I will cover the fundamentals of gain staging for dialogue. You’ll learn how to use clip gain, not the fader, to bring your audio into a healthy working range before mixing. I discuss dialogue targets around -18 to -12 dBFS, how to read meters properly, and why inconsistent levels cause EQ and compression to behave unpredictably. This video is part of the DaVinci Resolve Fairlight Beginner Series, designed for beginner filmmakers, media production students, and video creators who want professional audio results using the free version of DaVinci Resolve. 📄 Full Disclaimer Disclaimer: Some links in this description may be affiliate links. If you purchase through those links, I may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you. This video is not sponsored.