[SC-CSTD] Voice Isolation Microphone Mode, on an Apple iOS Device: Rita’s iDevice Advice for January 30, 2023

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Voice Isolation Mic Mode, on an Apple iOS Device:  Rita’s iDevice Advice for January 30, 2023


Note that Mic Mode only appears when you are running an app that supports the feature, such as FaceTime, Zoom, and so on. 
Not only do you need to be in an app that supports Mic Mode such as, FaceTime, Zoom, Facebook Messenger Video, etc. Also, you have to be in an active call for the Mic Mode option to appear in the Control Center. 
Voice Isolation in FaceTime
Voice isolation in FaceTime uses Machine Learning to block unwanted background noise in FaceTime video/voice calls.  It’s not limited to FaceTime calls only.  Apple will allow third-party apps such as WhatsApp, Skype, and Telegram to utilize the tech for seamless audio calls.
When on a call, go to the Control Center (on newer phones, swipe down from the top-right corner) and hold down on the Mic.  There you can turn on voice isolation, which will decrease background noise, such as a dog barking or other environmental sounds.  This will work in other video-calling apps, too, and will help even if you're wearing AirPods.
The Voice Isolation mode for your microphone, separates your voice from any distracting background noise that might be on the call • Launch the FaceTime app and initiate a video call.
• Open Control Center with a diagonal swipe down from the top-right corner of your screen.
• Tap the Mic Mode button, top-right:  FaceTime Mic modes say Standard and you have to open it to get the other options.
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• Tap Voice Isolation to enable it.
• Swipe up from the bottom of the screen to dismiss Control Center and return to the call There are two other Voice Isolation Modes:  Standard or Wide Spectrum To disable Voice Isolation and use Standard or Wide Spectrum mode, simply repeat the above steps and choose one of the different Voice Isolation modes for the Mic.

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More information related to Voice Isolation mic Mode:
The feature is called Voice Isolation, and it can be found under Mic Mode, which appears on the Control Center panel on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac.
Make sure your hardware supports Voice Isolation in Mic Mode.
You can access Control Center on the iPhone and iPad by swiping down from the top right-hand corner of the screen and on the Mac by clicking the Control Center icon in the menu bar.
Note that Mic Mode only appears when you’re running an app that supports the feature, such as FaceTime, Zoom, and so on. 
Not only do you need to be in an app that supports Mic Mode — FaceTime, Zoom, Facebook Messenger Video to name a few, you also have to be in an active call for the option to appear in Control Center. 
Mic Mode has three settings:
Standard
Voice Isolation
Wide Spectrum
Standard is the default setting that Apple uses, a sort of middle ground where the mic picks up your voice but also some of the ambient sound.
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The setting you want to pick for the best voice sound is Voice Isolation. This captures your voice and filters out as much of the ambient sound as possible.
Select the one you want… during your call,