Best audio and video editing software....

[sunkast]

I don't think anyone could definitively say what is the best. But there are definitely some top tier choices. Adobe Audition and Audacity would be the top programs for audio. Personally I prefer audition. For video editing, it can partially depend on what platform you are using. Adobe Premiere, Final Cut Pro, and Sony Vegas would be my top 3. Again my personal favorite is Vegas. Sometimes I just feel that Premiere is overly complicated for simply making a couple of edits.

Now video encoding, that's an entirely different story. Both Premiere and FCP are better at encoding than Vegas. I've ended up using DebugMode Frameserver and MeGui to server video from Vegas into MeGui's x264 encoder. The result is much better than anything Vegas can encode on its own.

Also for audio processing, I have a few VSTs that work great in Vegas.

[CharlesWillson]

I thought I would pose this question and get the views and opinions from everyone.

Now in my studio I use several applications to accomplish my final result. I use Wirecast to record both my audio and video. Then I use Sony Vegas Pro to edit my video and strip out the audio. Finally I use Adobe Audition to clean up any audio issues I may have.

What do you use in your Studio?

I also use Wirecast to record the audio and video. While I get any technical problem I directly contact to Adobe Technical Support. They help me many times. I always prefer adobe software.

[MovieBuff]

Adobe Premiere Pro CS6(Encore for blurays & dvds) & CC for everything else.
Adobe Audition CC (They still need to fix the UI/UX).

[MyTakeRadio]

I use Sony Movie Studio 12 for Video and Audacity for Audio.

[chrisnitzel]

Vegas is great and very affordable to get started with.

[andrewzarian]

I think Vegas is great for anyone looking to learn editing. it has nearly every feature you need and is affordable.