# Audio Balance

Adjust the volume balance between left and right channels

> Canonical page: https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/audio-balance

- **Category:** Media

- **Keywords:** audio, balance, stereo

## Overview

The Audio Balance tool adjusts the volume balance between the left and right channels of an audio file. Upload your audio, set the desired percentages for each channel, and download the balanced output in your preferred format.

## Inputs

- **Audio File** (file): Select an audio file
- **Left Channel (%)** (number): 100
- **Right Channel (%)** (number): 100
- **Output Format** (select)

## When to use

- When audio playback is louder on one side, causing listener discomfort.
- To enhance stereo imaging for music production or creative audio projects.
- For accessibility needs, such as compensating for hearing differences between ears.

## How it works

- Upload an audio file in a supported format like MP3, WAV, or AAC.
- Specify the volume percentage for the left and right channels, ranging from 0% to 400%.
- Select the output format from options including MP3, AAC, OGG, FLAC, and more.
- Process the file and download the balanced audio directly to your device.

## Use cases

- Correcting unbalanced audio recordings from microphones or devices.
- Creating custom stereo effects for podcasts, music, or video soundtracks.
- Adjusting audio for personal listening preferences on headphones or speakers.

## Frequently asked questions

### What audio formats are supported for input?

The tool accepts common audio formats such as MP3, WAV, AAC, OGG, FLAC, and others via the audio/* file type.

### What is the maximum file size I can upload?

The maximum file size is 200 MB (209715200 bytes).

### Can I make the audio mono by setting one channel to 0%?

Yes, setting either left or right channel to 0% will effectively create a mono output from the other channel.

### How do I restore the original balance?

Set both left and right channel percentages to 100% to revert to the original balance.

### Is there a limit to how much I can amplify the channels?

Channels can be amplified up to 400% of their original volume, but excessive amplification may cause distortion.

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## Samples

- [Copyright-Free FLAC Audio Samples](https://elysiatools.com/en/samples/flac-samples): Lossless FLAC audio samples for testing and development, mirrored from MP3 set with nature sounds and meditation music
- [Copyright-Free MP3 Audio Samples](https://elysiatools.com/en/samples/mp3-samples): Collection of royalty-free audio samples for testing and development purposes including nature sounds, meditation music, and ambient audio
- [Copyright-Free WAV Audio Samples](https://elysiatools.com/en/samples/wav-samples): Uncompressed PCM WAV audio samples for testing and development, mirrored from MP3 set with nature sounds and meditation music
- [Copyright-Free Raw PCM Audio Samples](https://elysiatools.com/en/samples/pcm-samples): Raw PCM s16le audio samples featuring nature ambience and relaxing music for waveform, playback, and conversion workflows

## Related content

- [Audio Channel Routing and Delivery Verification](https://elysiatools.com/en/hubs/audio-channel-routing): Route, split, join, and convert mono or stereo audio while preserving left/right intent and checking the final file before delivery.