HaloVoice User Guide

Everything you need to know to use HaloVoice effectively

Want a deeper look at using HaloVoice as a real-time voice translator for streaming, gaming, and meetings? Explore the real-time translator page

Getting Started with HaloVoice

HaloVoice interface

Understanding the Interface

  • Input Device (Microphone): The microphone HaloVoice listens to
  • Source Language: The language you'll be speaking
  • Target Language: The language HaloVoice will translate to
  • Start Session: Button that starts a live translation session
  • Hear what others hear: Preview the translated audio sent to others

Voice Studio

You can customize your translated voice in Voice Studio. Choose from a variety of voice profiles to find the one that best represents you, or create a personalized voice clone.

Voice Studio

Dictionary

Add the words HaloVoice should never miss, such as client names, product terms and project code names (up to 100 terms). Changes take effect from your next session.

How to Use HaloVoice

  1. 1
    Choose your microphone and source language

    Pick your microphone under "Input Device (Microphone)", then click the "Source Language" dropdown and choose the language you'll be speaking.

  2. 2
    Select your target language

    Click the "Target Language" dropdown and choose the language you want to translate to.

  3. 3
    Start a session

    Click the "Start Session" button to begin real-time translation.

  4. 4
    Use HaloVoice in your application

    Open your preferred application (OBS, Discord, Teams, Zoom, etc.) and select "HaloVoice Virtual Microphone" as the input device.

  5. 5
    Start speaking

    Speak into your physical microphone and your voice will be translated in real-time.

Using with OBS Studio

OBS Studio integration

HaloVoice works seamlessly with OBS Studio for streaming with real-time voice translation.

Setup Instructions

  1. 1
    Launch HaloVoice

    Start HaloVoice and select your source and target languages.

  2. 2
    Start a session

    Click the "Start Session" button in HaloVoice.

  3. 3
    Launch OBS Studio

    Open OBS Studio.

  4. 4
    Add audio input in OBS

    In OBS, go to the Audio Mixer section at the bottom of the window. Click the "+" icon or go to Settings > Audio.

  5. 5
    Select HaloVoice Virtual Microphone

    Add a new audio input capture and select "HaloVoice Virtual Microphone" from the device list.

Using with Discord

Discord integration

Use HaloVoice to communicate across language barriers in Discord voice channels and calls.

Setup Instructions

  1. 1
    Launch HaloVoice

    Start HaloVoice and select your source and target languages.

  2. 2
    Start a session

    Click the "Start Session" button in HaloVoice.

  3. 3
    Open Discord settings

    In Discord, click the gear icon (User Settings) next to your username.

  4. 4
    Navigate to Voice & Video

    In the left sidebar, click on "Voice & Video" under App Settings.

  5. 5
    Select HaloVoice Virtual Microphone

    Under "Input Device," select "HaloVoice Virtual Microphone" from the dropdown menu.

Using with Microsoft Teams

Microsoft Teams integration

Break language barriers in professional meetings with HaloVoice and Microsoft Teams.

Setup Instructions

  1. 1
    Launch HaloVoice

    Start HaloVoice and select your source and target languages.

  2. 2
    Start a session

    Click the "Start Session" button in HaloVoice.

  3. 3
    Open Teams settings

    In Microsoft Teams, click your profile picture in the top-right corner and select "Settings."

  4. 4
    Go to Devices

    In the Settings panel, click on "Devices" in the left sidebar.

  5. 5
    Select HaloVoice Virtual Microphone

    Under "Audio devices," set the Microphone to "HaloVoice Virtual Microphone".

Using with Zoom

Zoom integration

Use HaloVoice for real-time voice translation in Zoom meetings and webinars.

Setup Instructions

  1. 1
    Launch HaloVoice

    Start HaloVoice and select your source and target languages.

  2. 2
    Start a session

    Click the "Start Session" button in HaloVoice.

  3. 3
    Open Zoom settings

    In Zoom, click the gear icon (Settings) in the top-right corner.

  4. 4
    Navigate to Audio

    Click "Audio" in the left sidebar.

  5. 5
    Select HaloVoice Virtual Microphone

    Under "Microphone," select "HaloVoice Virtual Microphone" from the dropdown.

Troubleshooting

Virtual Microphone Not Appearing

  • Grant permissions: Make sure you grant all related permissions during installation
  • Install driver during installation: Ensure the virtual audio driver was installed during the HaloVoice installation process
  • Restart your computer: The virtual audio driver may need a restart to initialize properly

No Audio Output

  • Check microphone selection: Make sure only the HaloVoice Virtual Microphone is selected as the input device in your application (Teams/OBS/Zoom/Discord)
  • Check speaker settings: Set up your speaker/output device to be your regular speaker
  • Verify HaloVoice is running: Ensure HaloVoice is open and you have clicked "Start Session"