We're working on upgrading Second Life’s voice system from to WebRTC, bringing better audio quality, noise cancellation, and automatic gain control while also enabling voice on mobile clients. Why the Change? Our current Vivox implementation is outdated and lacks modern audio enhancements. WebRTC will improve voice clarity, spatialization, and performance across devices. What’s Changing? Spatial Voice: We’ll use open-source solutions to maintain and enhance spatialized audio. Group & P2P Voice: A new server infrastructure will support these features. New Features: Improved voice clarity, better volume management, and potential for enhancements like reverb effects in certain regions. What to Expect? Viewer Update Required: Upgrading to WebRTC will require an updated viewer. Better voice experience: Lower latency, clearer audio, and improved support across devices. We’re finalizing the technical details and transition plan—stay tuned for more updates!
