Windows 11 Bluetooth Audio Improvements
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At a glance
- Microsoft has announced Super wide band stereo sound for Bluetooth on Windows 11.
- Previously, Bluetooth headsets automatically switched to an 8 kHz sampling frequency when the microphone was activated, limiting audio to mono.
- The update also enables spatial sound in Microsoft Teams, even with wireless Bluetooth headsets.
Microsoft improves Bluetooth Audio Quality in Windows 11
Microsoft has announced Super wide band stereo sound for Bluetooth on Windows 11. This new system prevents Bluetooth headsets from reducing audio quality when the microphone is in use.
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Previously, Bluetooth headsets automatically switched to an 8 kHz sampling frequency when the microphone was activated, limiting audio to mono. The update increases the sampling frequency to 32 kHz,allowing for continued stereo sound during calls and chats.
The update also enables spatial sound in Microsoft Teams, even with wireless Bluetooth headsets. Audio from chat participants will now originate from the direction of their video stream on the screen.