Manually balance audio tracks in Multicam Clip

I have an audio file taken from the sound board for a theatrical performance that I videoed on two cameras.  The audio on this file is clean, but weak in comparison to the ambient audio I recorded with my camcorders, and alone is not adequate.  How can I best juice that audio track -- I have used the auto balancing as I understand it, but that understanding may be inadequate?  The mix of all gives the fullest sound, but I don't think the audio source which should be best on voices is really contributing much.  Can I do this in the editor for the multi clip, or would it be best for me to enhance it separately and re-create the multi cam clip with that enhanced audio file?
Ernie

I have marked this solved, even tho' I have not yet attemped to follow the advice.  What I think is solved, given your knowledge Tom, is that I have not missed something in the editing of such a multi cam clip with respect to audio.  I will need to figure out how I want to enhance the audio clip before jump in, and what tools I have available.
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