Reported By: Shaurya Sharma
Last Updated: January 29, 2024, 12:50 IST
Redmond, Washington State, USA
Microsoft’s Voice Clarity feature was previously exclusive to its Surface devices.
Windows 11’s new AI-powered feature works by canceling echoes, suppressing background noise, and reducing reverberations in real-time.
If you are a corporate employee or just have a workflow that demands extensive use of online video meeting apps such as Microsoft Teams or Google Meet, you would know how finding a quiet place for your meetings can be a tricky affair. All kinds of background audio can filter in while you are in a meeting, and this can hamper your communication with teammates.
Luckily, Microsoft Teams is now testing a new Canary test build for Windows that introduces a new Voice Clarity feature, which was previously a Surface exclusive. This feature is going to be available on a range of devices, including ARM-based and x64. “We are expanding Voice Clarity, which has been available on Surface devices, and making it available to more people,” Microsoft announced in a blog post.
What It Is and How Does It Work?
Microsoft says that this AI-powered feature works by canceling echoes, suppressing background noise, and reducing reverberations in real-time.
“This feature is enabled by default and can be utilized by applications using Communications Signal Processing Mode, such as Phone Link and WhatsApp. No additional hardware is required, as Voice Clarity is supported on x64 and Arm64 CPUs,” Microsoft notes.
This technology will also work for PC games as they would be able to use AI to deliver a more rich sounding experience. That said, this feature could come in more handy for people who are frequently on calls for work.
Also, in a way, this is reminiscent of Apple’s Voice Isolation feature that is present across MacOS, iOS, and even iPad OS. It, too, blocks ambient noise and pays emphasis to your voice. It works with FaceTime, WhatsApp, and even some third-party apps like Zoom.
