Using the Built-in Audio Editor in Myriad Playout 6

Myriad Playout 6 features a simple built-in audio editor that allows you to perform basic edits, apply effects, and even compile clips into new media items — all without needing external software.

While audio editing is a skill in itself, this article will guide you through how to access and use Myriad's editing tools for common tasks.

? Opening the Audio Editor

To begin editing a media item:

1. Locate the media item (e.g., an interview or voiceover) on the Media Wall

2. Click the Edit button on the ribbon
   or Right-click and select Edit

The waveform of the audio will appear in the editor window.

? Navigating the Editor Interface

• Zoom In/Out: Use the scroll wheel on your mouse or the zoom buttons on the side panel
  
  
  

• Highlight Sections: Click and drag to select the portion of audio you want to work with
  
  
  

• Undo: Click the Undo button to revert the last change
  
  

✂️ Common Editing Actions

? Delete Audio

• Highlight the section

• Press Delete on your keyboard or click the Delete button 

? Copy & Paste

• Use the standard Copy and Paste buttons 

• Advanced paste options include:
  
  

  • Paste Mix

  • Insert Media Item

  • Insert Mix

These allow you to combine multiple audio sources or insert content into the timeline.

? Exporting Audio

You can export selected audio for use elsewhere:

• EF (Export File) – Saves the highlighted section as a file (e.g., WAV, MP3)

• EM (Export to Media) – Sends the selection to another media item on the Media Wall
  Example: Export to Media ID 1312

? Adjusting Volume & Levels

• Highlight the section or double-click to select all 

• Click the Volume Adjustment button
  

  • Normalize the audio

  • Or set a specific volume level in dB

? Fading Audio

• Fade In and Fade Out buttons are available

• Just highlight the desired section and apply the effect

? Audio Effects & Filters

Select a section and open the Effects dropdown to apply:

• Telephone filter

• Echo

• Chorus

• Flange

• Pitch shift

• Reverse

• Insert Silence

These are ideal for voice disguising or creative mixing.

? Using the Pad for Compiling Clips

The Pad allows you to gather multiple sections and mix them down into a new item.

Step-by-step:

1. Enable a dynamic layout with the Pad (e.g., “Default with Pad”)

2. Open the desired media item in the editor

3. Zoom in, highlight a section, and click EP (Export to Pad)

4. Name the clip

5. Repeat to add more clips to the Pad

6. Once ready, go to the Mix tab and select:

   • Mix Down Pad to Media Item

   • Choose a Media ID for the new item

Now, you'll have a new compiled media item on the Media Wall!

✅ Summary

The built-in Audio Editor in Myriad Playout 6 allows you to:

• Trim and clean up audio

• Combine clips and export selections

• Apply fades, normalize, and use basic effects

• Compile highlights using the Pad

It’s a versatile tool that enhances your ability to quickly prepare and manage audio content inside Myriad.

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