Pixel Recorder preps ‘Clear voice’ background noise discount

Google is engaged on a “Clear voice” characteristic for the Pixel Recorder that may “Cut back background noise whereas recording for clearer speech playback.”

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Strings in model 4.2.20241001.701169069 element how “Clear voice” will “Preserve human speech and take away background sounds.” It solely works along with your telephone’s inside microphone and Mono audio: “Exterior mic and stereo will not be supported.” Google refers to this characteristic as “hdmic.”

Clear voice isn’t but reside after sideloading the newest model of Pixel Recorder, with a server-side element required.

• <string identify=”hdmic_setting_title”>Clear voice</string>
• <string identify=”hdmic_setting_summary”>Cut back background noise whereas recording for clearer speech playback. Exterior mic and stereo will not be supported.</string>
• <string identify=”hdmic_tooltip_with_learn_more”>Preserve human speech and take away background sounds. Study extra in Settings.</string>
• <string identify=”not_mono_channel”>This motion requires mono audio. Please change your audio channels to mono.</string>
• <string identify=”off_for_new_recordings”>Clear voice is off for brand new recordings</string>

When it comes to 2024 updates, Pixel Recorder solely noticed a handful. The most important was Summarize having the ability to work on longer transcripts due to Gemini Nano with Multimodality on the Pixel 9 sequence. The telephone app additionally bought a “Report” app shortcut.

The opposite massive occasion was Recorder coming to the Pixel Watch 3 after which older fashions to permit for wrist-based recordings.

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