In Microsoft Teams, meeting participants who use language interpretation will be able to control the volume ratio between the original meeting audio and the interpretation audio after they select the language to listen to in the meeting. This message applies to Teams on Windows desktop and Teams on Mac desktop. NOTE: Meeting organizers must enable language interpretation when setting up the meeting.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 411569.
[When this will happen:]
Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out early October 2024 and expect to complete by early October 2024.
General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out mid-October 2024 and expect to complete by late October 2024.
General Availability (GCC): We will begin rolling out late November 2024 and expect to complete by late November 2024.
General Availability (GCC High): We will begin rolling out early December 2024 and expect to complete by early December 2024.
General Availability (DoD): We will begin rolling out late December 2024 and expect to complete by late December 2024.
[How this will affect your organization:]
Before this rollout: Meeting participants using language interpretation are not able to control the volume ratio of the original meeting audio and the interpretation audio.
After this rollout: If a meeting organizer has enabled language interpretation when setting up the meeting, participants will be asked which language they want to listen when they first join the meeting, or they can go to the More menu > Language and speech > Language interpretation to choose a language:
After choosing a language, participants will see the control for the volume ratio of the original meeting audio and the interpretation audio:
[What you need to do to prepare:]
This rollout will happen automatically by the specified date with no admin action required before the rollout. You may want to notify your users about this change and update any relevant documentation.
Learn more: Use language interpretation in Microsoft Teams meetings – Microsoft Support (will be updated before rollout)
Source: Microsoft
The upcoming update in Microsoft Teams will allow meeting participants using language interpretation to control the volume ratio between the original meeting audio and the interpretation audio. This means users can adjust the volume to suit their preferences after selecting their preferred language. It’s like having your own personal audio mixer in a meeting!
For admins, this update means smoother multilingual meetings with participants having more control over their audio experience. Users will appreciate the flexibility to adjust the volume ratio based on their needs, making communication more effective and enjoyable.
In terms of criticality, this update is quite significant for organizations that frequently conduct multilingual meetings. It enhances the user experience, promotes inclusivity, and streamlines communication, ultimately leading to more productive meetings. So, get ready to fine-tune your audio experience in Microsoft Teams meetings and make your multilingual interactions even better!