ElevenLabs launches AI voice isolator to eliminate distracting background noise

If you’ve ever struggled to understand a podcast guest over the hum of an air conditioner, or wished you could magically block out traffic noise from your outdoor interview, ElevenLabs has a solution. The audio AI company just launched Voice Isolator, a free web app that promises to extract clean, clear dialogue from any audio source.

As with its other tools, ElevenLabs is using AI to transform the way content creators approach audio production on its platform. The idea is that podcasters, filmmakers, and journalists working with less-than-optimal recordings can clean up their audio with a few clicks.

Removing background noise using artificial intelligence is nothing new. In fact, several companies already offer similar features. Adobe’s Enhance Speech feature, available in products like Premiere and Adobe Podcast, is a popular option for many creators. CapCut’s noise reduction tool not only cleans up audio but also offers additional customization options. Descript, another major player, has built its reputation on providing an all-in-one podcast creation and editing platform that also includes noise reduction features.

By adding speech isolation capabilities to its platform, ElevenLabs reduces the need for users to rely on third-party solutions. This integrated approach could streamline workflows for content creators who already use other ElevenLabs speech AI products.

The real difference, in my opinion, is that the company plans to release an API for Voice Isolator in the coming weeks. This will allow developers to integrate the technology directly into their own applications and services, and ElevenLabs could reach a wider range of users through third-party integrations.

Note that Voice Isolator is primarily designed for spoken content, focusing on dialogue and interviews rather than music production. While this limits its scope compared to more comprehensive tools, it could be just the thing for podcasters and journalists looking for a specialized solution.