How to normalize audio data for feature extraction

1. How do I extract audio features?
2. Should you normalize audio before mixing?
3. Should you normalize audio music?

How do I extract audio features?

Audio feature extraction is a necessary step in audio signal processing, which is a subfield of signal processing. It deals with the processing or manipulation of audio signals. It removes unwanted noise and balances the time-frequency ranges by converting digital and analog signals.

Should you normalize audio before mixing?

Should you normalize audio? Normalizing audio is effective for creating consistent levels between samples, vocal takes, and other audio files before/during mixing and even for mastering to bring a group of final music, podcast, or television mixes up to a consistent level.

Should you normalize audio music?

Many new producers are looking for the easiest way to make their songs loud. It's a common mistake to think that normalization plays a role. When it comes to raising the level of an entire track, normalizing is among the worst options. In fact, normalizing an entire track to 0 dB is a recipe for disaster.