Noise Cancellation
Noise cancellation is the first-line control when the room is noisy but the meeting should stay on video. It is best suited for removing non-speech distractions while leaving the speaker's voice intact.
Use it when people join from environments with persistent background sound that would otherwise pollute the meeting for everyone else.
Wireframes
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│ Audio settings │
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│ Input: Studio USB Mic Output: Desk speakers │
│ Noise cancellation: High Voice isolation: On │
│ Spatial audio: Off Echo protection: Auto │
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│ Live test │
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│ │ Mic level [||||||||||----] │ │
│ │ Speaker test [ Play sample ] │ │
│ │ Network audio path Stable │ │
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│ [ Save audio profile ] [ Reset ] │
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Users can change microphone, suppression level, and audio tests from one panel while staying in the meeting.
When to use this
- Background sound is the main problem and the speaker's own voice is already reasonably isolated.
- You want a low-friction fix for common distractions such as keyboard noise, HVAC, traffic, or room chatter.
Before you start
- Select the intended microphone before adjusting enhancement settings.
- Test suppression in the same environment where the meeting will happen.
Settings and options
Tuning intensity
- Use lighter suppression when the room is quiet and voice naturalness matters most.
- Use stronger suppression in louder environments where intelligibility matters more than absolute voice fidelity.
- Re-test when switching microphones because the same preset can behave differently on built-in and external devices.
What this feature helps with
AI-powered removal
Machine learning models trained on thousands of noise types eliminate distractions without affecting your voice quality.
On-device processing
All noise cancellation happens locally on your device. No audio sent to the cloud, no privacy compromise.
Adjustable intensity
Control how aggressively noise is filtered. Light mode for quiet offices, full mode for noisy environments.
How to work with it
Join a meeting
- Noise cancellation is enabled by default
- Works with any microphone — built-in or external
AI filters background noise
- Background sounds are removed in real time
- Your voice remains natural and unaffected
Adjust if needed
- Open audio settings during the call
- Choose light, standard, or aggressive filtering
Where it fits well
Remote workers
- Work from coffee shops without distracting others
- Home office with kids, pets, or construction nearby
- No need for expensive noise-cancelling headphones
- Professional audio quality from anywhere
Open offices
- Filter out neighboring conversations
- Keyboard and mouse clicks removed
- HVAC and office noise suppressed
- Focus on the meeting, not the environment
On the go
- Take calls from airports, trains, or cars
- Wind and traffic noise eliminated
- Mobile hotspot + noise cancellation = meeting anywhere
- Sounds professional even from noisy locations
What to expect
- On-device AI processing
- Sub-10ms latency
- Adjustable intensity
- Works with any microphone
- No cloud upload
- Natural voice preservation
Trust and controls
- Audio processed locally
- No recordings sent to cloud
- User-controlled settings
Questions that come up often
Does noise cancellation affect my voice?
No. Our AI models are trained to preserve natural voice characteristics while removing only background noise. Your voice sounds like you, just without the distractions.
What types of noise does it remove?
Keyboard clicks, dog barking, construction, traffic, HVAC, other people talking, and hundreds of other common background noises.
Can I turn it off?
Yes. Toggle noise cancellation on or off at any time during a call from the audio settings panel.
Related tasks
Limitations and rollout notes
- Aggressive suppression can soften room tone and make some voices sound more processed.
- Noise cancellation is not a substitute for correct microphone selection or a failing network connection.
Troubleshooting
My voice sounds thin after turning this on
- Lower the suppression level and test again.
- Move the microphone closer to your mouth or switch to a headset mic.
- Use voice isolation instead when the problem is competing voices rather than steady background noise.