Prime Video is rolling out a new accessibility feature called Dialogue Boost, which has initially launched on select Amazon Originals worldwide. This feature lets you increase the volume of dialogue relative to background music and effects.
While Dialogue Boost was built with the needs of customers who are hard of hearing in mind, anyone can use the feature to suit their personal listening preferences.
“At Prime Video, we are committed to building an inclusive, equitable and enjoyable streaming experience for all our customers,” said Prime Video and Amazon Studios Technology VP Raf Soltanovich. “Our library of captioned and audio described content continues to grow, and by leveraging our technological capabilities to create industry-first innovations like Dialogue Boost, we are taking another step to create a more accessible streaming experience.”
This new feature that allows customers to self-select their preferred dialogue volume is the latest addition to Prime, where members in India enjoy savings, convenience, and entertainment, all in a single membership.
How Dialogue Boost works
Dialogue Boost analyses the original audio in a movie or series and intelligently identifies points where dialogue may be hard to hear above background music and effects. Then, speech patterns are isolated and audio is enhanced to make the dialogue clearer. This AI-based approach delivers a targeted enhancement to portions of spoken dialogue, instead of a general amplification at the centre channel in a home theatre system. As a result, the feature can be enjoyed anywhere the Prime Video experience is available.
How to find Dialogue Boost
During playback, customers can view and choose which level of Dialogue Boost they would like to use via the audio and subtitles drop down menu. The audio tracks are labelled “English Dialogue Boost: Medium” and “English Dialogue Boost: High.“
The detail page for a title will indicate whether Dialogue Boost is available.
Dialogue Boost availability
The feature is available across all devices that support the Prime Video experience and offers a capability that was previously only available to customers with high-end theatre systems, specialised audio equipment, or select smart TVs.
Customers can now access Dialogue Boost on select Amazon Originals including Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan, The Marvellous Mrs. Maisel and Harlem, as well as movies including The Big Sick, Beautiful Boy, and Being the Ricardos. The feature will become available on additional titles this year.