Voice Isolation
Voice isolation is best when the hard problem is not random noise but other voices or media in the same space. It helps the meeting hear the intended speaker instead of the room around them.
Use it in shared offices, homes, and travel situations where multiple people or devices may be audible at once.
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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│ │ Speaker test [ Play sample ] │ │
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│ [ Save audio profile ] [ Reset ] │
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Isolation settings are easiest to validate when paired with a live microphone test.
When to use this
- Other voices in the room are leaking into the meeting.
- TV, music, or nearby conversations are harder to remove than simple steady noise.
Before you start
- Use the microphone closest to the main speaker whenever possible.
- Tell users to avoid placing the mic between themselves and another loud sound source.
Settings and options
Isolation expectations
- Voice isolation is strongest when one voice should dominate the microphone input.
- If multiple people are intended to participate from one device, consider a room setup instead of heavy isolation.
- Combine with noise cancellation only after verifying the microphone is correct.
What this feature helps with
Speaker separation
AI isolates your voice from other people talking nearby. Only the active speaker's audio is transmitted to the meeting.
Music and TV removal
Background music, TV audio, and other media are filtered out — even when they're in the same room as you.
Works with any setup
Voice isolation works with built-in laptop mics, USB microphones, and headsets — no special hardware required.
How to work with it
Enable voice isolation
- Toggle voice isolation on in audio settings
- Can be set as your default for all meetings
AI learns your voice
- The model adapts to your unique voice signature
- Separation quality improves over seconds
Only your voice is transmitted
- Other sounds in the room are suppressed
- Meeting participants hear only you
Where it fits well
Shared spaces
- Take calls in shared offices or co-working spaces
- Others talking nearby won't be picked up
- No need to find a quiet room
- Professional audio from any desk
Home office
- Family members talking in the background filtered out
- TV and music in another room suppressed
- Pets and household noise removed
- Private conversations stay private
Conferences
- Join remote meetings from busy conference halls
- Crowd noise and announcements filtered
- Speaker audio from nearby talks removed
- Stay connected without leaving the floor
What to expect
- Real-time voice fingerprinting
- On-device processing
- Works with any microphone
- Adapts to your voice
- Sub-frame latency
- Complements noise cancellation
Questions that come up often
How is voice isolation different from noise cancellation?
Noise cancellation removes non-voice sounds (keyboard, construction). Voice isolation goes further — it removes other people's voices too, transmitting only yours.
Does it work with multiple speakers in the same room?
Voice isolation is designed for single-speaker use. If multiple people in the same room are on the same call, each should use their own device for best results.
Does it need training?
No explicit training is needed. The AI adapts to your voice within seconds of you starting to speak.
Related tasks
Limitations and rollout notes
- Very close competing voices can still be challenging for any isolation workflow.
- Isolation should not be used when a single device is meant to capture a whole room equally.
Troubleshooting
The meeting still hears other people near me
- Move the microphone closer to the intended speaker.
- Reduce speakerphone volume or switch to headphones if room audio is feeding back into the mic.
- Use a room device or separate participant devices when multiple people need equal capture.