Introduction

Sanas handles the heavy audio processing for you, including Accent Translation, Speech Enhancement, and Language Translation. To get the cleanest result, your hardware and any other audio processing should be set up to let Sanas do that work without interference. The headset you use and the audio processing running around it have a direct impact on how clearly you are heard and how well Sanas can process your voice.

This article explains what to look for in a headset and which audio processing to disable for the best experience with Sanas.

What to Look for in a Headset?

For the best results with Sanas, use a headset with these characteristics:

• Dedicated boom microphone: A half-length to full-length boom mic keeps the microphone close to your mouth, so your voice stays loud and consistent. This helps Sanas clearly capture your voice as the primary speaker and process it accurately.

• USB connectivity (Type-A or Type-C): A wired USB connection gives Sanas a stable, low-latency audio signal. It avoids the added delay and compression that come with Bluetooth.

• No additional onboard processing: Choose a headset that does not apply its own noise cancellation, voice enhancement, or other audio effects. Sanas already handles this, and a second processor working on the same audio can degrade quality.

Tip: A headset does not need to be expensive. Sanas handles advanced features like Accent Translation and Speech Enhancement, so a straightforward wired USB headset with a boom mic is usually the best fit.

Disable Additional Audio Processing

Any audio processing applied before Sanas, or on top of it, can work against Sanas and reduce the quality of your audio. Sanas is designed to be the only processor on your microphone signal, so we recommend turning off all other audio processing.

Operating System

In your operating system's sound settings, disable features such as:

• Audio enhancements or microphone effects

• Built-in noise suppression or noise reduction

• Automatic gain control or automatic volume adjustment

Softphone or Calling App

In your softphone or calling app, disable any built-in audio processing, such as:

• Noise cancellation or noise suppression

• Echo cancellation

• Audio enhancements or voice clarity features

Important! If your headset has its own noise cancellation or audio enhancement, turn it off as well, either in the manufacturer's companion app or on the device itself. Hardware processing happens before Sanas and cannot be corrected afterwards.

Automatic gain control deserves particular attention, since volume normalization can fluctuate your input level in ways that interfere with Sanas's processing. If your calling platform or OS has an automatic gain control setting, disable it before using Sanas.

Recommended Devices

For the most reliable experience, use a wired USB headset with a boom microphone and no onboard audio processing. This combination gives Sanas a clean, consistent input signal to work with.

You can still use other headsets, including Bluetooth models or headsets with a shorter on-device microphone, but results may vary. The cleaner the input signal, the better Sanas performs.

For easier reference, see the list below.

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