Audio Volume decreases after export/upload to Youtube (specifically when listened to on PC)

[camh82962255]

I have recently been editing interviews that were originally recorded on a DSLR (Mark III 5D, using the built-in audio). When I am editing the videos on my iMac, the audio is loud and clear, but when I export the video (using the Youtube presets), The exported video that I upload to Youtube, has an extremely low volume when played on my clients computer (which is a PC). I have tried messing with the Audio Levels and Gain, but it has cause a ridiculous amount of trial and error to get the volume to an audible level (sometimes even having the Audio level at 6.0dB and gain at 20.0dB). I know in the future the best practice is probably using an external mic, but i want to get these past videos in the right quality for my client. I am fairly new to Premiere Pro so there is probably a step that i am doing incorrectly, but has anyone else ran into this issue/know what is the cause?

Any other audio best practices for Premiere Pro would be greatly appreciated as well!

Thanks in Advance!

Cam

[Richard M Knight]

What is the volume like if you import the file back into Premiere?

[camh82962255]

Thanks for the reply Richard!

Just tried that and the sound volume is the same as when i first exported it.

[Richard M Knight]

I wonder if it could be similar to this thread just asked

Audio problems with exported MP4 through VDI?

[camh82962255]

Ok, let me try this out and see if it works, sounds like it could be the right fix.

[camh82962255]

Hey Richard,

So i tried the "Fill Left with Right" Effect and my client still said the audio level is low. Is there perhaps some amplification practices I can use in Audition for the Audio or is there more to be done other than adding that effect?

[Angelote18]

Hey camh82962255 

I know this was posted a long time ago but hoepfully you still have this account but were you able to solve the problem? I'm having the same problem as well and just that I use a regular mic and my videos in youtube always sound out low, I hope you figured it out and hoepfully you can tell me and help me out, thats if you still have this account.

[PaulMurphy]

This video will help you set the loudest levels for YouTube: How to Set Loudness Levels for YouTube.

Cheers,
Paul

[Angelote18]

Thank you for the response! I've already seen the video and that didn't help. I appreciate that you responded, havent had any luck getting any type of response since I've posted for help on this situation since last week but on a different forum, so again thank you again.