# Optimize audio quality (/en/ai/best-practices/audio-setup)

> For AI agents: see the complete documentation index at [llms.txt](/llms.txt).

In real-time audio interactions, the rhythm, continuity, and intonation of conversations between humans and AI often differ from those between humans. To improve the AI–human conversation experience, it's important to optimize audio settings.

When using the Android, iOS, or Web RTC SDK with the Conversational AI Engine, follow the best practices in this guide to improve conversation fluency and reliability, especially in complex network environments.

## Server configuration

When calling the server API to create a conversational AI agent, use the default values for audio-related parameters to ensure the best audio experience.

## Client configuration

To configure the client app, implement the following:

### Integrate the required dynamic libraries

For the best Conversational AI Engine audio experience, integrate and load the following dynamic libraries in your project:

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    * AI noise suppression plugin: `libagora_ai_noise_suppression_extension.so`
    * AI echo cancellation plug-in: `libagora_ai_echo_cancellation_extension.so`

    For integration details, refer to [App size optimization](/en/realtime-media/rtc/build/optimize-and-operate/app-size-optimization/android).
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    * AI noise suppression plugin: `AgoraAiNoiseSuppressionExtension.xcframework`
    * AI echo cancellation plug-in: `AgoraAiEchoCancellationExtension.xcframework`

    For integration details, refer to [App size optimization](/en/realtime-media/rtc/build/optimize-and-operate/app-size-optimization/ios).
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    * Integrate the `agora-extension-ai-denoiser` extension. Refer to [AI Noise Suppression](/en/realtime-media/rtc/build/enhance-the-audio-experience/ai-noise-suppression/web).
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## Optimize audio for optimal performance

You can optimize audio settings in the following ways:

* **(Recommended) Use the Toolkit APIs**

  Supported in Video/Voice SDK version 4.5.1 and above.

* **Use the Video/Voice SDK APIs directly**

  Supported in SDK version 4.3.1 and above.

### Use the toolkit APIs

In this solution, you use the toolkit APIs to optimize audio settings.

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    1. **Integrate the toolkit**

       Add the toolkit to your project using Maven or source code. See [Install the Android toolkit](/en/api-reference/api-ref/conversational-ai/client-toolkit/android#installation).

    2. **Create a toolkit instance**

       ```kotlin
       val config = ConversationalAIAPIConfig(
           rtcEngine = rtcEngine,
           rtmClient = rtmClient,
           renderMode = TranscriptRenderMode.Word,
           enableLog = true,
           enableRenderModeFallback = true
       )

       val api = ConversationalAIAPIImpl(config)
       ```

    3. **Set optimal audio settings**

       Before joining the RTC channel, call `loadAudioSettings()` to apply the optimal audio parameters.

       ```kotlin
       api.loadAudioSettings()
       rtcEngine.joinChannel(token, channelName, null, userId)
       ```

    4. **Release resources**

       ```kotlin
       api.destroy()
       ```
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    1. **Integrate the toolkit**

       Add the toolkit to your project using CocoaPods, Swift Package Manager, or source code. See [Install the iOS toolkit](/en/api-reference/api-ref/conversational-ai/client-toolkit/ios#installation).

    2. **Create a toolkit instance**

       ```swift
       let config = ConversationalAIAPIConfig(
           rtcEngine: rtcEngine,
           rtmEngine: rtmEngine,
           renderMode: .words,
           enableLog: true,
           enableRenderModeFallback: true
       )

       convoAIAPI = ConversationalAIAPIImpl(config: config)
       ```

    3. **Set optimal audio settings**

       Before joining the RTC channel, call `loadAudioSettings()` to apply the optimal audio parameters.

       ```swift
       convoAIAPI.loadAudioSettings()
       rtcEngine.joinChannel(rtcToken: token, channelName: channelName, uid: uid, isIndependent: independent)
       ```

    4. **Release resources**

       ```swift
       convoAIAPI.destroy()
       ```
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    * **Integrate the transcript processing toolkit**

      Add the toolkit to your project using a package manager or source code. See [Install the Web toolkit](/en/api-reference/api-ref/conversational-ai/client-toolkit/web#installation). Refer to [Folder structure](#folder-structure) to understand the role of each file.
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### Use the SDK APIs

In this solution, you use the RTC SDK to optimize audio settings.

#### Set audio parameters

The settings in this section apply to Video/Voice SDK versions 4.3.1 and above. If you are using an earlier version, upgrade to version 4.5.1 or above or [Contact Technical Support](mailto\:support@agora.io).

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    For the best conversational AI audio experience, apply the following settings:

    1. **Set the audio scenario**: When initializing the engine, set the audio scenario to the AI client scenario. You can also set the scenario before joining a channel by calling the `setAudioScenario` method.

    2. **Configure audio parameters**: Call `setParameters` before joining a channel and whenever the `onAudioRouteChanged` callback is triggered. This configuration sets audio 3A plug-ins (acoustic echo cancellation, noise suppression, and automatic gain control), the audio sampling rate, the audio processing mode, and other settings. For recommended parameter values, refer to the sample code.

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    The following sample code defines a `setAudioConfigParameters` function to configure audio parameters. Call this function before joining a channel and whenever the audio route changes.

    ```kotlin
    private var rtcEngine: RtcEngineEx? = null
    private var mAudioRouting = Constants.AUDIO_ROUTE_DEFAULT

    // highlight-start
    // Set audio configuration parameters
    private fun setAudioConfigParameters(routing: Int) {
        mAudioRouting = routing
        rtcEngine?.apply {
            setParameters("{\"che.audio.aec.split_srate_for_48k\":16000}")
            setParameters("{\"che.audio.sf.enabled\":true}")
            setParameters("{\"che.audio.sf.stftType\":6}")
            setParameters("{\"che.audio.sf.ainlpLowLatencyFlag\":1}")
            setParameters("{\"che.audio.sf.ainsLowLatencyFlag\":1}")
            setParameters("{\"che.audio.sf.procChainMode\":1}")
            setParameters("{\"che.audio.sf.nlpDynamicMode\":1}")

            if (routing == Constants.AUDIO_ROUTE_HEADSET // 0
                || routing == Constants.AUDIO_ROUTE_EARPIECE // 1
                || routing == Constants.AUDIO_ROUTE_HEADSETNOMIC // 2
                || routing == Constants.AUDIO_ROUTE_BLUETOOTH_DEVICE_HFP // 5
                || routing == Constants.AUDIO_ROUTE_BLUETOOTH_DEVICE_A2DP) { // 10
                setParameters("{\"che.audio.sf.nlpAlgRoute\":0}")
            } else {
                setParameters("{\"che.audio.sf.nlpAlgRoute\":1}")
            }
            
            setParameters("{\"che.audio.sf.ainlpModelPref\":10}")
            setParameters("{\"che.audio.sf.nsngAlgRoute\":12}")
            setParameters("{\"che.audio.sf.ainsModelPref\":10}")
            setParameters("{\"che.audio.sf.nsngPredefAgg\":11}")
            setParameters("{\"che.audio.agc.enable\":false}")
        }
    }
    // highlight-end

    // Create and initialize the RTC engine
    fun createRtcEngine(rtcCallback: IRtcEngineEventHandler): RtcEngineEx {
        val config = RtcEngineConfig()
        config.mContext = AgentApp.instance()
        config.mAppId = ServerConfig.rtcAppId
        config.mChannelProfile = Constants.CHANNEL_PROFILE_LIVE_BROADCASTING
        // highlight-start
        // Set the audio scene to AI dialogue scene (supported by 4.5.1 and above)
        // Version 4.3.1 ~ 4.5.0 is set to chorus scene AUDIO_SCENARIO_CHORUS
        config.mAudioScenario = Constants.AUDIO_SCENARIO_AI_CLIENT
        // Register audio route change callback
        config.mEventHandler = object : IRtcEngineEventHandler() {
            override fun onAudioRouteChanged(routing: Int) {
                super.onAudioRouteChanged(routing)
                // Set audio related parameters
                setAudioConfigParameters(routing)
            }
        }
        // highlight-end
        try {
            rtcEngine = (RtcEngine.create(config) as RtcEngineEx).apply {
                // highlight-start
                // Load the audio plugin
                loadExtensionProvider("ai_echo_cancellation_extension")
                loadExtensionProvider("ai_noise_suppression_extension")
                // highlight-end
            }
        } catch (e: Exception) {
            Log.e("CovAgoraManager", "createRtcEngine error: $e")
        }
        return rtcEngine!!
    }

    // Join the channel
    fun joinChannel(rtcToken: String, channelName: String, uid: Int, isIndependent: Boolean = false) {

        // highlight-start
        // Initialize audio configuration parameters
        setAudioConfigParameters(mAudioRouting)
        // highlight-end

        // Configure channel options and join the channel
        val options = ChannelMediaOptions()
        options.clientRoleType = CLIENT_ROLE_BROADCASTER
        options.publishMicrophoneTrack = true
        options.publishCameraTrack = false
        options.autoSubscribeAudio = true
        options.autoSubscribeVideo = false       
        val ret = rtcEngine?.joinChannel(rtcToken, channelName, uid, options)
    }
    ```
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    For the best conversational AI audio experience, apply the following settings:

    1. **Set the audio scenario**: When initializing the engine, set the audio scenario to the AI client scenario. You can also set the scenario before joining a channel by calling the `setAudioScenario` method.

    2. **Configure audio parameters**: Call `setParameters` before joining a channel and whenever the `rtcEngine:didAudioRouteChanged:` callback is triggered. This configuration sets audio 3A plug-ins (acoustic echo cancellation, noise suppression, and automatic gain control), the audio sampling rate, the audio processing mode, and other settings. For recommended parameter values, refer to the sample code.

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    The following sample code defines a `setAudioConfigParameters` function to configure audio parameters. Call this function before joining a channel and whenever the audio route changes.

    ```swift
    class RTCManager: NSObject {
        private var rtcEngine: AgoraRtcEngineKit!
        private var audioDumpEnabled: Bool = false
        private var audioRouting = AgoraAudioOutputRouting.default
        
        // highlight-start
        // Set audio related parameters
        private func setAudioConfigParameters(routing: AgoraAudioOutputRouting) {
            audioRouting = routing
            rtcEngine.setParameters("{\"che.audio.aec.split_srate_for_48k\":16000}")
            rtcEngine.setParameters("{\"che.audio.sf.enabled\":true}")
            rtcEngine.setParameters("{\"che.audio.sf.stftType\":6}")
            rtcEngine.setParameters("{\"che.audio.sf.ainlpLowLatencyFlag\":1}")
            rtcEngine.setParameters("{\"che.audio.sf.ainsLowLatencyFlag\":1}")
            rtcEngine.setParameters("{\"che.audio.sf.procChainMode\":1}")
            rtcEngine.setParameters("{\"che.audio.sf.nlpDynamicMode\":1}")
            if routing == .headset ||
                routing == .earpiece ||
                routing == .headsetNoMic ||
                routing == .bluetoothDeviceHfp ||
                routing == .bluetoothDeviceA2dp {
                rtcEngine.setParameters("{\"che.audio.sf.nlpAlgRoute\":0}")
            } else {
                rtcEngine.setParameters("{\"che.audio.sf.nlpAlgRoute\":1}")
            }
            rtcEngine.setParameters("{\"che.audio.sf.ainlpModelPref\":10}")
            rtcEngine.setParameters("{\"che.audio.sf.nsngAlgRoute\":12}")
            rtcEngine.setParameters("{\"che.audio.sf.ainsModelPref\":10}")
            rtcEngine.setParameters("{\"che.audio.sf.nsngPredefAgg\":11}")
            rtcEngine.setParameters("{\"che.audio.agc.enable\":false}")
        }
        // highlight-end
    }

    extension RTCManager: RTCManagerProtocol {
        
        func createRtcEngine(delegate: AgoraRtcEngineDelegate) -> AgoraRtcEngineKit {
            let config = AgoraRtcEngineConfig()
            config.appId = AppContext.shared.appId
            config.channelProfile = .liveBroadcasting
            // highlight-start
            // Set the audio scene to AI dialogue scene (supported by 4.5.1 and above)
            // Versions 4.3.1 ~ 4.5.0 support chorus scenes .chorus
            config.audioScenario = .aiClient
            rtcEngine = AgoraRtcEngineKit.sharedEngine(with: config, delegate: delegate)
            // Register audio route change callback
            rtcEngine.addDelegate(self)
            // highlight-end
            return rtcEngine
        }
        
        func joinChannel(rtcToken: String, channelName: String, uid: String) {
            
            // highlight-start
            // Initialize audio configuration parameters
            setAudioConfigParameters(routing: audioRouting)
            // highlight-end

            // Configure channel options and join the channel
            let options = AgoraRtcChannelMediaOptions()
            options.clientRoleType = .broadcaster
            options.publishMicrophoneTrack = true
            options.publishCameraTrack = false
            options.autoSubscribeAudio = true
            options.autoSubscribeVideo = false
            let ret = rtcEngine.joinChannel(byToken: rtcToken, channelId: channelName, uid: UInt(uid) ?? 0, mediaOptions: options)           
        }
    }

    // highlight-start
    // Implement the AgoraRtcEngineDelegate interface to handle audio route change callbacks
    extension RTCManager: AgoraRtcEngineDelegate {
        public func rtcEngine(_ engine: AgoraRtcEngineKit, didAudioRouteChanged routing: AgoraAudioOutputRouting) {
            setAudioConfigParameters(routing: routing)
        }
    }
    // highlight-end
    ```
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## Reference

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### Sample project

Refer to the following open-source sample code to set audio-related parameters.

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    * [`CovRtcManager.kt`](https://github.com/AgoraIO-Community/Conversational-AI-Demo/blob/main/Android/scenes/convoai/src/main/java/io/agora/scene/convoai/rtc/CovRtcManager.kt)
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### Folder structure

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    * `IConversationalAIAPI.kt`: API interface and related data structures and enumerations
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    * `ConversationalAIUtils.kt`: Tool functions and event callback management
    * `subRender/`
      * `v3/`: Transcript module
        * `TranscriptionController.kt`: Transcript Controller
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### API reference

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    * SDK
      * `setAudioScenario`
      * `setParameters`
      * `onAudioRouteChanged`
    * Toolkit
      * [`loadAudioSettings`](/en/api-reference/api-ref/conversational-ai/client-toolkit/android#loadaudiosettings)
      * [`destroy`](/en/api-reference/api-ref/conversational-ai/client-toolkit/android#destroy)
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    * SDK
      * `setAudioScenario`
      * `setParameters`
      * `rtcEngine:didAudioRouteChanged:`
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      * [`loadAudioSettings`](/en/api-reference/api-ref/conversational-ai/client-toolkit/ios#loadaudiosettings12)
      * [`destroy`](/en/api-reference/api-ref/conversational-ai/client-toolkit/ios#destroy)
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    * Toolkit
      * [`IConversationalAIAPIEventHandlers interface`](/en/api-reference/api-ref/conversational-ai/client-toolkit/web#iconversationalaiapieventhandlers-interface)
      * [`EConversationalAIAPIEvents`](/en/api-reference/api-ref/conversational-ai/client-toolkit/web#econversationalaiapievents)
      * [`subscribeMessage`](/en/api-reference/api-ref/conversational-ai/client-toolkit/web#subscribemessage)
      * [`unsubscribeMessage`](/en/api-reference/api-ref/conversational-ai/client-toolkit/web#unsubscribe)
      * [`destroy`](/en/api-reference/api-ref/conversational-ai/client-toolkit/web#destroy)
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