Different audio levels

I have an audio track from a meeting and the levels of the subjects are at different levels. Is there a way to even out the volume so that the soft voices can be heard?

You can apply some compression (as in, the effect/filter) or you can automate the volume. If you choose the former, the noise floor will increase. Whether or not it is acceptable is up to you. Not to say it will not increase when you automate the volume, but it will not be as significant and it will be proportional - (i.e. more natural).
J

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