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New partnership: Raising the audio bar with Elgato

We’re happy to share the news of our partnership with Elgato, a global leader in audiovisual technology, empowering content creators across all video platforms.

Key takeaways

  • Introducing Voice Focus: We’re partnering with Elgato on Voice Focus, a new feature within Elgato’s Wave Link 2.0 software update. Voice Focus eliminates background noise, reduces reverb, and prevents vibration noise with unmatched precision. 
  • Enhanced user experience: The tool is designed for professional content creators and is ideal for using with both live and recorded audio. 
  • Available now: Voice Focus works on both Windows and Mac, and is a free update available now on specific devices. 
Screenshot from Elgato's Wave Link featuring Voice Focus feature powered by ai-coustics on top of a man speaking into an Elgato microphone

Who is Elgato?

At ai-coustics, our mission has always been to push the boundaries of what’s possible in audio technology. We’re so pleased to be pursuing that goal with Elgato, a brand synonymous with empowering creators worldwide.

Elgato is a leader in audio-visual technology for the rapidly evolving workspace. From conference rooms to home offices, their video, sound and lighting equipment brings people together, and their productivity tools make workflows smarter. Founded in 1999, Elgato distributes products including cameras, microphones, stream deck controllers, capture cards and much more, in over seventy-five countries around the world. Elgato’s tools empower anyone to produce professional content for worldwide audiences on Twitch, YouTube, Facebook, Microsoft Teams, Zoom and more. 

Today, Elgato is launching Voice Focus, an innovative feature that leverages our cutting-edge AI-powered audio technology to transform the way content creators approach sound. Voice Focus is compatible with Elgato’s Wave:1, Wave:3, and Wave Neo microphones, and with the Wave XLR and XLR Dock for Stream Deck +. 

“Elgato has been at the forefront of empowering creators worldwide for a long time, and we’re so pleased to contribute to their mission with our AI-powered audio enhancement,” says Fabian Seipel, co-founder of ai-coustics. “Voice Focus is a testament to what’s possible when two teams share a passion for innovation and putting creators first.” 

A new era for professional content creators

 Audio has always been a critical component of content creation, but achieving studio-quality sound has often meant investing in expensive equipment and modifying recording spaces to minimize distractions. Voice Focus, now available in Elgato’s Wave Link 2.0 software update, changes the game entirely. By integrating ai-coustics’ advanced technology, Voice Focus ensures that creators can focus on their content, not their recording environment. 

Open laptop with the Wave Link dashboard

Key features of the SDK:

Here’s what makes Voice Focus a game-changer: 

  1. Background noise removal: Say goodbye to intrusive sounds like air conditioners, lawnmowers, or dehumidifiers.
  2. Echo reduction: Minimize room reflections and reverb for a studio-like recording quality, even in less-than-ideal spaces. 
  3. Vibration noise mitigation: Eliminate unwanted desk or mic arm vibrations, ensuring crystal-clear audio. 

For the creators sharing audio with audiences globally on Twitch, YouTube, Facebook, Microsoft Teams, Zoom and more, this makes creating professional content easier than ever. 

“ai-coustics brings impeccable vocal quality to new and existing Wave Link microphone users—effortlessly. Our solution works seamlessly across both Mac and Windows, with virtually no setup and negligible performance impact, all without requiring an expensive dedicated GPU”
Julian Fest
General Manager, Elgato

Experience the difference

Voice Focus is available as a free update for all users of Wave devices, including Wave:1, Wave:3, Wave Neo, Wave XLR, and Wave XLR Dock. Whether you’re a seasoned content creator or just starting your journey, this feature is designed to elevate your audio quality effortlessly. 

Try Voice Focus today and experience the future of audio technology. We can’t wait to hear what you create! 

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