Record a voice-over on an audio track from the Timeline

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Learn how to record a voice-over on an audio track from the Timeline panel in Premiere.

Display the Voice-over Record icon

The Voice-over Record   icon lets you record a voice-over directly onto an audio track from the Timeline panel.

Select Timeline Display Settings > Customize Audio Header, select Button Editor.

Drag the Microphone   button to the desired audio track.

Select OK.

Record a voice-over

Mark an In and Out range in the Timeline to specify where you want to record the voice-over.

Select the Voice-over Record   icon on the audio track to begin recording.

A pre-roll countdown appears as an overlay on the Program Monitor. It's a visual cue to give you time to prepare and begin the recording. You can specify the duration of the pre-roll countdown in the Voice-Over Record Settings dialog box.

The Program Monitor is open and there is an indication that the voice is being recorded.
The Recording status in the Program Monitor indicates that your voice-over on an audio track is being recorded.

Recording automatically starts when the playhead reaches the In point in the timeline.

As you record, the audio waveform appears in real time within the clip on the targeted audio track. You can monitor the waveform as you speak to visually check audio activity, identify pauses, and observe changes in recording levels without stopping the recording.

Timeline showing live audio waveforms in a red recording clip on Audio 1, with the Recording status displayed in the Program Monitor.
Live audio waveforms appear in the Timeline as you record a voice-over.

The recording ends when the playhead reaches the Out point in the timeline. The status message on the Program Monitor then changes to Finishing.

Once the recording is complete, an audio file is created. The audio file is imported into the Project panel as a new project item.

Monitor your voice-over while recording

Live waveforms provide immediate visual feedback, helping you:

  • Check audio activity: Confirm that your microphone is capturing audio.
  • Monitor recording levels: Identify unusually low or high waveform amplitudes.
  • Review pacing and pauses: Observe the waveform as you speak and adjust your delivery.
  • Identify usable sections: Visually locate portions of your recording without waiting for the take to finish.