ElevenLabs – the AI giant that leads the way in speech generation – has added another feature to its audio platform that will take your content to the next level. Similar to Adobe’s Enhance Speech, this clever AI-powered tool is designed to do all the heavy lifting for you. It scans through your audio files, extracts clean speech, and removes those annoying, unwanted noises.
Let’s face it, we’ve all been there. You’ve recorded the perfect podcast episode or interview, only to find that it’s marred by annoying background noise. ElevenLabs understands your problem and is here to help with their brand new Voice Isolator tool. Combined with some of their other features, the possibilities are endless.
While it’s not a magic wand that will fix every audio problem, ElevenLabs Voice Isolator is a powerful tool in your content creation kit. Ready to improve your audio quality? Let’s dive in and explore how this tool can transform your content. Follow these steps:
Step 1. Sign up for ElevenLabs
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To get started, go to the ElevenLabs website. Simply Click Sign in And Choose your preferred login method (like Google, Apple or email). If you are new to ElevenLabs, you can log in by clicking on your preferred login method and confirming your selection in the pop-up window.
2. Find the Voice Isolator tool
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Next, you will be taken to the ElevenLabs Speech Synthesis interface. Here you can edit and refine your audio. At the bottom of the left bar you will find Select “Speech Isolator”.
3. Upload your audio
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If you upload an existing audio file, Click on “Upload Audio” and select your file. Please note that you can only upload files up to 500 MB in size. You can also record directly in the tool.
4. Isolate your voice
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Once your audio is uploaded, Click Isolate Voice.
5. Listen to the new audio
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Below your uploaded file, you will see the now isolated audio file. This is ideal for comparing the two and really hearing the difference in quality. To listen to the new file, Click the play button.
6. Download the file
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To save the file, Click the “Download” button. You can now use the crystal clear sound for your project.
Final thoughts
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After putting the ElevenLabs Voice Isolator through its paces, I am really impressed with its capabilities. The tool’s ability to distinguish between primary vocal content and background noise is remarkable. The Voice Isolator was able to significantly reduce unwanted noise and bring the main vocals to the forefront.
For those who spend a lot of time refining and editing their audio content, this is a game changer. What impressed me most was how it preserved the natural qualities of the speaker’s voice, avoiding the robotic or tinny sound that often accompanies noise reduction tools. It’s not a magic solution to poorly recorded audio, but it’s certainly a powerful ally for content creators struggling with less than ideal recording conditions.
As we’ve seen, these tools can significantly improve the quality of content, but they’re also part of a larger technological wave. ElevenLabs’ AI Reader, for example, can turn any text into audio, revolutionizing content accessibility. At the same time, tech giants like Microsoft are pushing the boundaries to frightening heights. We’ve entered an era where stories starring the likes of Judy Garland are no longer fantasy.
