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Subtle Voicebuds Use AI to Capture Speech in Quiet and Noisy Environments

Subtle Voicebuds transcribe whispered speech and spoken words in loud environments using onboard AI voice-isolation technology. The wireless earbuds are designed to capture user speech even when spoken below a whisper or in high-noise settings such as trade show floors. A multi-microphone array combined with on-device machine learning separates the user’s voice from background sound and converts it into text in real time through a companion app.

The earbuds support transcription, dictation and call audio while maintaining standard wireless earbud functionality. Transcription is processed through Subtle’s software platform, with app support for iOS and macOS. A subscription is included for the first year, with continued access required afterward. Subtle Voicebuds are packaged with a charging case and are intended for discreet speech input without the need for vocal projection or physical keyboards.

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